Account Manager

M&C Saatchi World Services is part of the MC Saatchi Group a global creative solutions company headquartered in the UK with major hubs across Europe the Americas Asia Pacific the Middle East and Africa. Guided by the belief that cutting-edge communications and technologies can change the world we help our clients solve some of the worlds most complex challenges operating at the intersection of strategy creativity and impact to shape narratives influence behaviour and deliver meaningful real-world outcomes.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Account Manager to join our team in this role you will manage projects end-to-end build strong client relationships and collaborate closely with creative strategy and production teams to deliver impactful campaigns.

What youll do:

Client & Project Management

• Manage smaller projects from briefing through to delivery with support from an Account Director

• Build strong relationships with junior-level clients becoming a trusted day-to-day partner

• Confidently present work and manage client feedback in a constructive way

• Ensure all projects remain on brief on time and on budget

Creative & Production Oversight

• Collaborate closely with creative teams contributing to briefings and reviews

• Support the development of ideas and help shape high-quality outputs

• Maintain full oversight of the production process including timelines and status updates

• Work in partnership with producers to keep projects moving efficiently

Strategy & Insight

• Support the development of strategy on smaller projects

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of brand strategy and campaign objectives

• Contribute to research and insight gathering to strengthen creative work

Operations & Business Management

• Manage budgets estimates and client approvals

• Ensure accurate invoicing and post-project reconciliation

• Own account administration including timing plans reporting and logistics

• Maintain high standards in all client-facing materials and deliverables

Team & Agency Contribution

• Build strong internal relationships across departments

• Act as a positive contributor to agency culture and initiatives

• Share industry knowledge trends and inspiration with the team

Youll bring:

• Fluent in written and spoken English (additional languages are a plus)

• Strong understanding of commercial and operational processes

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint Excel Word Outlook)

• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Bonus points if you have:

• A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset

• Confidence working with both clients and internal teams

• Passion for global affairs and the communications industry

• A strong sense of ownership and accountability

WHAT YOU GET

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• 27 days annual leave

• Pension contributions

• Private healthcare and discounted dental insurance

• Enhanced maternity and parental leave

Plus a range of additional benefits:

• 250 annual cultural stimulation allowance

• Halfdays off before bank holidays

• Emergency care days for dependants

• Up to 5 days volunteering leave per year

• Up to 10 days special emergency leave

• Up to 10 days military reserves leave

• Season ticket loan

• Payroll giving scheme

• Regular social events including Thursday drinks and annual summer and Christmas parties

Youll also have access to learning and development opportunities DE&I initiatives targeted mentoring programmes and active employeeled networks with full support to help you succeed and grow in the role.

ABOUT M&C SAATCHI WORLD SERVICES

M&C Saatchi World Services is a specialist division of MC Saatchi Group the worlds largest independent communications network. Our specialists work in office hubs across six continents grounding our global expertise in local nuance.

We offer award-winning commercial communications capabilities which are utilized by global organizations to address the worlds most complex problems across defence development diplomacy homeland and national security law and order health education and the environment.

We work with clients that want to help the hardest-to-reach hardest-to-influence audiences. This includes a range of Western Government departments such as DOS and USAID; partner governments including the U.K. and Australia; and prominent IGOs/NGOs such as the U.N.

We are a comms agency that works on behaviour change projects typically focused on issues related to Security Defence and Stabilization. Whether its producing critically acclaimed feature films in Africa to TV shows in the Middle East to pop music videos in Asia we have a record of leveraging creativity to access communities anywhere in the world.

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