• Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
• Basic Salary: £50,000, depending on experience
• OTE: c. £55,000+ per annum (based on commission on the gross profit of revenue you convert)

We’re looking for a confident and commercially minded Senior Account Manager to join our Third Sector, Energy, Utilities & Sustainability Practice. This role sits at the heart of our purpose-led client work, helping to deliver impactful campaigns that drive awareness, change and measurable results.

The ideal candidate will bring a balance of strong client relationship management, commercial acumen, and creative proactivity – both in nurturing existing clients and developing new business opportunities. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Sales, including your Practice lead (AD), Newsroom and Client Services to deliver high-quality broadcast and integrated PR campaigns that exceed expectations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Growth

• Contribute directly to the agency’s commercial success, achieving a personal gross profit (GP) target aligned with business objectives (minimum 4x your salary per annum)
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular meetings (virtual and in-person) to generate new opportunities and grow key accounts
• Proactively reach out to new, lapsed and existing clients to identify opportunities and expand the sales pipeline
• Negotiate fees confidently, ensuring projects are commercially viable and profitable
• Support forecasting and forward planning within your sector, identifying trends and opportunities to help the agency stay ahead
• Share sector insights, client opportunities and breaking stories that could benefit the wider team

2. Client & Campaign Leadership

• Lead the development and delivery of creative broadcast PR and integrated campaigns from ideation through to execution
• Manage a portfolio of clients across the Third Sector, Energy, Utilities, Sustainability and Consumer ensuring campaigns meet aims and deliver desired impact
• Oversee smooth client handovers and effective collaboration with delivery teams to maintain high quality standards
• Support cross-sector campaigns as required, particularly where you hold existing relationships or relevant expertise

3. Sector Knowledge & News Awareness

• Stay informed on the news agenda and emerging trends, particularly within the Third Sector, Energy and Sustainability spaces
• Monitor breaking stories and relevant cultural moments to identify speech-led opportunities for clients to engage reactively
• Review past and ongoing campaign activity to ensure our work remains timely, relevant and competitive

4. Team Development & Collaboration

• Collaborate across practices to share knowledge, insight and commercial opportunities
• Contribute to the agency’s culture of curiosity, creativity and excellence
• Support and mentor junior colleagues, offering guidance, feedback and opportunities for growth
• Champion teamwork and in-person collaboration, recognising the importance of visibility, morale and collective learning

About You

• Proven experience as an Account Manager or Senior Account Manager within PR, communications, or related industries
• Demonstrable experience managing clients within purpose-led, third sector, energy or sustainability spaces (or a strong interest in these areas)
• Strong commercial focus with the ability to spot, develop and convert new business opportunities (with current, new and lapsed clients)
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proactive, solutions-driven and confident working in a fast-paced, ideas-first environment
• A team player passionate about creating campaigns that make a genuine difference

Salary & Benefits

• Basic Salary: up to £50,000, depending on experience
• OTE: c. £55,000+ (based on commission on the gross profit of revenue you convert)
• Additional benefits can be discussed at the offer stage but include:
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Generous annual leave
  • Free daily office drinks / snacks
  • A personal development fund worth £250 per person per year
  • £500 refer a friend bonus
  • Dental, optical and general health screening worth £150 each per year
  • Regular team drinks and a collaborative, purpose-led culture focused on creativity and growth

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How to apply

To apply for this role, please send your CV to Selina Kisby via Selina.Kisby@Markettiers.com.

When submitting your application, please specify that you heard about the role through the Taylor Bennett Foundation.