Digital Account Manager (Independent, full service agency)
Salary: £35-42k per annum (DoE)
Location: Manchester
Working pattern: Hybrid – 3 set days in the office, 2 days working from home
Employment type: Permanent
The Opportunity
I’m currently recruiting for a Digital Account Manager to join a growing independent agency based in Manchester.
This role would suit an experienced digital marketer who is confident managing paid media campaigns, owning client relationships and contributing to new-business pitches.
You’ll take responsibility for the full campaign lifecycle, from strategy and activation through to optimisation, reporting and recommendations, while acting as a key digital contact for a portfolio of clients.
A key part of this hire is finding someone who is confident presenting digital strategy and contributing to new-business pitches and tender presentations.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and optimising campaigns across Google Ads and Meta Ads
- Developing data-led digital strategies based on client objectives
- Managing budgets, pacing and campaign performance
- Leading client reporting and performance meetings
- Identifying opportunities to improve results and grow accounts
- Supporting new-business pitches, proposals and tender presentations
About You
We are looking for someone who is commercially minded, proactive and comfortable taking ownership.
Essential Experience
- 3+ years’ experience in Paid Media / Digital Marketing
- Strong hands-on experience across Google Ads and Meta Ads
- Experience delivering lead-generation campaigns
- Strong client-facing and presentation skills
- Confidence managing multiple accounts and priorities
- Experience contributing to or delivering new-business pitches
- Strong analytical and commercial thinking
Experience across LinkedIn, TikTok, Microsoft Ads, Snapchat, CRM platforms or Education clients would be beneficial but is not essential.
Why Join?
- Join a growing independent agency with a strong track record of year-on-year growth
- Work in a lean team where you’ll have genuine ownership of your accounts
- No micromanagement – you’ll be trusted to get on with your work and make decisions
- Opportunity to have a real voice in digital strategy rather than being siloed into one channel
- Work across a varied client portfolio, including lead-generation focused accounts
- Clear progression opportunities as the digital function continues to grow
- Regular fully funded team socials and company away trips
- 21 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off
- Holiday allowance increases with length of service
- Option to purchase additional holiday
- Free on-site parking
- Office refreshments and snacks provided
This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to take greater ownership of client strategy, paid media performance and new-business activity within a growing agency environment.
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