Account Manager

Havas

. Own client relationships and lead client conversations .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing client relationships and integrated consumer PR campaigns, with strong project management skills and a robust understanding of the media landscape. Capable of leading teams, managing budgets, and delivering actionable insights through data analysis.

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Client Relationship ManagementProject ManagementStrategic ThinkingBudget ManagementIntegrated PR Campaigns

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget ManagementData AnalysisAudience SegmentationCampaign DevelopmentMedia Landscape UnderstandingInfluencer MarketingReportingForecastingResource Allocation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsLeadershipProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Public RelationsCommunicationsSocial MediaIntegrated AgencyClient Servicing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own client relationships and lead client conversations
Deliver client servicing within scope and identify opportunities to grow accounts
Develop rapport through regular client connections and proactive communication
Manage collation of client decks and presentations
Educate clients on earned media value, coverage outcomes, and timelines
Manage integrated social, PR, influencer, and content campaigns from briefing to delivery
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for multiple consumer PR campaigns
Coordinate press send-outs, influencer visits, and brand activations
Anticipate blockers, risks, and challenges and implement mitigation strategies
Drive innovation through a test-and-learn approach
Develop project briefs and present creative work and rationale to clients
Collaborate with strategy and creative teams to shape insights and ideas
Apply audience segmentation, data storytelling, platform innovation, and ESG communications principles
Oversee reporting across social, PR, and content and turn data into actionable insights
Manage scopes, budgets, forecasting, and resourcing
Track press and influencer coverage and support campaign analysis and optimisation
Lead internal teams, manage senior and junior team members, and support junior development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven ability to own and nurture client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex campaigns simultaneously
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in presenting to clients
Proactive and innovative approach to campaign development and execution
Robust understanding of the media landscape, social platforms, and influencer marketing
Strong financial acumen for managing budgets, scopes, and forecasting
A natural leader who can motivate and guide internal teams
Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail
Team player with a positive, resilient, and can-do attitude
Sense of humour
2-4 years’ experience in a PR, communications, social media, or integrated agency environment, specifically at Account Manager level
Demonstrated experience in independently leading and managing integrated consumer PR campaigns
Experience with budget management, forecasting, and resource allocation
Proven track record of developing strong client relationships and identifying growth opportunities
Experience in supervising or mentoring junior team members

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunities employer
Zero tolerance for discrimination
Permanent employment contract
Hybrid work arrangement