Media Planner & Buyer Account Manager

Job description

Account Manager | Independent Media Agency | London | Up to £45,000 DOE

We are delighted to be partnering with one of London's most respected independent media agencies on the search for a talented Account Manager.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a close-knit, ambitious team that champions challenger brands and delivers real results. If you're a media professional ready to take full ownership of client relationships, lead junior talent and make your mark — this is the role for you.

✅ MUST HAVES

• Proven experience in a media agency in a planning and buying role

• Strong cross-channel media knowledge across multiple platforms

• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members

• Exceptional attention to detail across plans, reports and financial admin

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

THE ROLE

As Account Manager you will take end-to-end responsibility for a portfolio of clients, working closely with senior leadership to deliver innovative, effective media campaigns. You will be the day-to-day lead for your accounts while also developing the talent around you.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Managing and developing junior planners, buyers and executives

• Delivering effective and innovative media planning and buying across all channels

• Staying ahead of the latest media technology, trends and opportunities

• Building and maintaining strong client and media owner relationships

• Contributing to new business pitches and proactively identifying growth opportunities

• Overseeing financial administration including billing, forecasting and reporting

• Ensuring all client deliverables are accurate, on time and to the highest standard

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Media agency background at planner/buyer or senior executive level

• Strong cross-channel media knowledge

• IPA qualifications (or working towards — supported by the agency)

• Google Ads and/or Facebook Blueprint certification (desirable)

• Commercially minded with a proactive, ideas-driven approach

• A natural relationship builder — with clients, media owners and internal teams

THE PACKAGE

• Up to £45,000 depending on experience

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Flexible working

• Personalised training and development programme

• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme

• Bike to Work Scheme

Interested? Send your CV to joe.georgiou@majorplayers.co.uk or message me directly here on LinkedIn.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

13-06-2026

Profession type

Advertising / Marketing / PR

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English