MELB Account Manager (Retail & Lifestyle) $70k-$75k+

• Sth East/Bayside (WFH 2x days)
• Retail, lifestyle & property clients
• $70k-$75k

A vibrant and creatively led Indie agency now seeks an experienced advertising Account Manager with retail or lifestyle client experience to join their expanding team! If you’re a seasoned advertising, brand or design professional looking to develop genuine connections between brands and consumers in a creative, strategic agency – this could be the opportunity for you!

The Opportunity:

• Support the Account Director
• Client and stakeholder liaison
• Manage a portfolio of clients (day-to-day operational activity, retention, grow existing accounts)
• Contribute to new business strategies and new business development
• Collaborate closely with the national team to execute creative business strategy and manage client expectations/budgets
• Financial management (overseeing detailed budgets, and client invoices)
• Contribute to business pitches and presentations for key national retail, blue-collar, lifestyle, property & development clients.

You:

• Live in Melbourne and have full working rights
• Have at least 4+ years experience in a similar role (agency experience preferable) with an advertising, design or brand agency 
• Previous experience working across consumer clients is preferred 
• Strong advertising, brand or creative industry knowledge is ideal for this job opportunity 
• Collaborative, engaging, proactive and hard-working attitude!
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to generate creative ideas and execute a winning business strategy
• Build and foster strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Strong team management and leadership skills