We’re hiring an Account Manager into one of the7stars’ client teams, working across a mix of nationally recognised retail and consumer brands with very different operating models and media challenges.
This is a genuinely varied planning role. One side of the role sits across a large retail-focused account with multiple locations across the UK, where the pace is fast, the volume of work is high, and campaigns need to be adapted regionally across different markets and audiences. The other side gives exposure to broader national brand activity, including larger‑scale campaigns, partnerships and more culturally‑led media work.
The role would suit someone who enjoys balancing detail with strategic thinking. You’ll need to be comfortable managing lots of moving parts at once, coordinating activity across multiple channels and stakeholders, and keeping campaigns moving at pace.
You’ll work across a genuinely full‑channel media mix spanning digital, AV, audio, OOH, social, search, partnerships and print, giving broad exposure rather than being siloed into one discipline. The accounts are heavily collaborative and involve close work with channel specialists, digital planning teams, strategy, data and insights functions across the agency.
This is a hands‑on planning and account management role where organisation, responsiveness and confidence managing volume are just as important as strategic thinking. You’ll be trusted with real responsibility, client exposure and ownership from day one, while still having strong support around you from a large and experienced team.
Like the wider the7stars business, the team operates with a high degree of autonomy and flexibility. It’s a good fit for someone who enjoys independent thinking, wants broad exposure across media, and prefers a less corporate environment than a traditional network agency.
Key Responsibilities
* Being a key day‑to‑day contact for clients, helping to maintain strong working relationships and ensuring all stakeholders are kept up to date on campaign activity
* Managing multiple workstreams across regional and national campaigns simultaneously, keeping plans, timelines and delivery organised across high‑volume accounts
* Working across a broad media mix including digital, AV, audio, OOH, partnerships, social, search, press and print
* Taking client briefs and working with relevant the7stars teams to develop planning responses and implementation recommendations
* Supporting the development of both nationally‑led brand campaigns and more regionally‑focused activity tailored to specific audiences and locations
* Using industry tools, audience data and consumer insight platforms such as TGI and YouGov Profiles to support planning recommendations and audience segmentation
* Working closely with digital specialists, strategy, insight and channel teams to ensure campaigns are delivered to best practice across all media
* Monitoring campaign performance and coordinating updates with specialist teams to keep clients informed throughout activity
* Managing key account documentation including finance trackers, planning documents, status updates and year plans
* Building strong working relationships with media owners and external partners, helping negotiate opportunities and added value for clients
* Creating and presenting media recommendations and campaign responses alongside wider planning teams
* Supporting wider agency initiatives, pitches and new business activity where relevant
* Continuing to build knowledge across channels, platforms, data and planning disciplines through collaboration with specialist teams
* Active participation in the7stars initiatives, culture projects and Values Weeks
Requirements
* Agency‑side experience in a media planning, account management or integrated planning role
* Experience working across both online and offline media channels, ideally within a full‑service planning environment
* Comfortable managing multiple projects, stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously within a fast‑paced account environment
* Experience working on either large‑scale, high‑volume or multi‑market accounts would be highly beneficial
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and confidence managing campaign delivery across multiple moving parts
* A broad understanding of the media landscape across digital and offline channels, with curiosity to continue learning
* Experience working alongside digital channels such as social and search would be beneficial, though deep specialist expertise is not required
* Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
* Someone collaborative, proactive and solutions‑focused who enjoys working closely with clients and internal teams
* A practical, hands‑on approach with the ability to adapt quickly and stay calm under pressure
* Intermediate Excel skills including reporting, finance tracking and campaign analysis
* A genuine interest in media, culture and communications, with enthusiasm for understanding how different channels work together
* Uncounted holiday
* Discretionary performance related summer profit share & Christmas bonus
* Flexible & hybrid working (4 days per week in the office)
* Personalised training plan & access to coaching
* Flexible pension plan through Royal London (8% employer contribution under £35k)
* Optional private medical insurance (Vitality) & cash back plan (Medicash)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Work from anywhere up to 2 weeks each year
* Paid gym membership with a choice of 5 gyms
* Enhanced family friendly policies
* Personal finance advice & support
* Life Assurance & Critical Illness cover
* Profit share scheme (after 3 years’ service)
* Electric Vehicle scheme
* Nursery Partnership
* Tech & Cycle to Work scheme
* Season ticket loans & expensed Railcard
* New Business Bonus eligible in your first years as a the7stars employee
the7stars is committed to creating a diverse environment where employees feel empowered to share different ideas, perspectives and experiences in a collaborative and creative work environment. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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