Senior Account Manager - Public Sector Clients 9 Month Maternity Cover Location: Belfast (Hybrid Tuesday and Wednesday in-office) Salary: Competitive, based on experience Are you a strategic thinker with hands-on energy? A natural relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? The Foundation, a highly respected creative consultancy, is looking for a Senior Account Manager to join their expanding team. Following a period of strong growth, including a successful US expansion and the acquisition of Origin Digital, they are strengthening their client services team. This role offers the chance to lead varied, high-profile projects, work with fantastic B2B brands, and be part of a genuinely supportive and ambitious culture. What Youll Be Doing: Managing a portfolio public sector creative and print account clients. Acting as the main point of contact for your clients, offering insight, confidence, and clarity. Working closely with strategists, creatives, and client partners to deliver brand-led, effective solutions. Identifying opportunities to grow client accounts and supporting wider business goals. Immersing yourself in client industries to bring fresh thinking and strategic input. Supporting tender opportunities and new business pitches. What Theyre Looking For: Agency experience essential ideally 35 years at a senior level. A natural relationship builder trusted by clients, confident presenting, and calm under pressure. Strong commercial acumen able to run profitable projects and align agency work to client goals. Proactive and independent able to spot opportunities and drive work forward without needing constant direction. Collaborative and team-oriented someone who contributes to a positive, supportive environment. Relevant Experience: B2B marketing background, ideally with brand simplification, ABM, and positioning experience. Experience managing complex client structures and brand architecture. Comfortable working with US clients (not essential but a bonus). Familiarity with project management tools like Synergist (or similar platforms). The Culture: A genuinely collaborative, people-first environment mature, kind, and not overly hierarchical. Leadership is approachable, supportive, and genuinely invested in your growth. Performance-led career progression based on impact, not time served. Strong internal communication with regular check-ins and team touchpoints. Whats on Offer: Competitive salary. Hybrid working (Tuesday and Wednesday in-office; Friday remote required). Flexibility options for condensed working weeks (e.g. 4 days). BUPA Healthcare. Contributory pension scheme (with life insurance). Annual training and development budget. Winter wellbeing programme. Employee referral scheme and flu jab initiative. Enhanced maternity and paternity package. Skills: Client Management Branding Agency Marketing Print Benefits: Bupa Parking Pension Enhanced maternity