Account manager

• Location: Derby (Office-based with some hybrid working)
• Salary: £28,000–£35,000 (depending on experience)
• Experience: 3+ years in a client-facing marketing or agency role
• Type: Full-time, permanent

Be part of something meaningful

At Koobr, we believe in doing marketing that matters. We’re a full-service agency that partners with ambitious brands to deliver work that builds trust, drives results, and makes a real impact.

We’re looking for an experienced Account Manager who’s confident, collaborative, and passionate about helping clients succeed. If you’re a natural relationship-builder with a strategic mindset, strong organisational skills, and a love for creative marketing, this could be your next big move.

What you’ll do

You’ll be part of a close-knit, multi-disciplinary team working across strategy, content, digital, and design. Your role will be varied, hands-on, and full of opportunities to grow.

Your day-to-day might include:

• Managing a portfolio of client accounts across a range of sectors
• Understanding client objects and developing effective strategies to deliver meaningful ongoing results
• Building strong, trusted relationships with clients through regular communication and strategic input
• Leading client meetings, presenting ideas, and reporting on performance against agreed KPIs
• Briefing internal teams and managing project timelines and budgets
• Writing and reviewing high-quality content with a strong sense of tone, storytelling, and clarity
• Collaborating with creatives and digital specialists to deliver integrated campaigns
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities within existing accounts by anticipating client needs and offering strategic solutions
• Supporting new business activity through research, proposals, and pitches
• Staying up to date with industry trends and client sectors
• Contributing to Koobr’s own marketing and thought leadership

What we’re looking for

• Have 3+ years of experience in a marketing, digital, or agency account management role
• Are a confident communicator who can build rapport and trust with clients
• Have strong content writing skills with a flair for tone, storytelling, and clarity
• Understand how to manage multiple projects and deadlines with ease
• Can think strategically and creatively to solve problems and deliver value
• Are organised, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Enjoy working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Are commercially aware and able to spot opportunities for growth
• Are results-driven and comfortable working towards KPIs
• Have a positive, can-do attitude and a passion for making a difference

Bonus points if you have

• Experience working in a creative or digital agency
• Knowledge of digital marketing channels and tools (e.g. SEO, PPC, email, social media)
• Familiarity with project management tools and processes
• Confidence in presenting and pitching ideas

Why Koobr?

• A supportive, collaborative team that values your ideas
• A culture built on trust, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to grow your skills and shape your career
• A chance to work on exciting projects that make a real impact

Perks and benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus extra paid days off over Christmas
• One extra day of holiday per year of service up to 5 days
• Performance related bonuses
• Optional early finish Fridays (3pm)
• Regular team lunches, socials, and creative sessions
• Ongoing training and development

How to apply

Sound like your kind of place? We’d love to hear from you. Send your CV and a short intro to: hello@koobr.com

Koobr values

We live and breathe our values every day:

• Extreme ownership – We take responsibility and see things through
• Service that sticks – We go above and beyond for our clients
• Olympic mindset – We strive for excellence and support each other
• Make a meaningful difference – We care about the impact of our work

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Polite notice

No recruitment agencies please.