Job Description

Account Manager

Walker is one of the South's leading advertising agencies - with an award-winning team and a fantastic portfolio of clients. A UK Top 100 Creative Agency, we're renowned for our killer work (and nice people), and are proud to have been named in Campaign's Best Places to Work for two years running.

We're now looking for an experienced Account Manager or Account Director to join our team in Bournemouth (just 5 mins from the beach). Someone who's brilliantly organised, commercially sharp, and genuinely enjoys building relationships that last.

The role itself will be quite varied, but that's part of its appeal. You'll work across a mix of clients and media channels - from social and digital to TV, print, OOH and experiential. You'll be at the heart of campaigns, from briefing and creative development through to delivery and results.

You'll also play a key part in shaping strategy, spotting opportunities for clients, and helping our creative and production teams deliver work that makes a real impact.

Job responsibilities:

Building and maintaining strong client relationships, being the first point of contact for the client Working within a very agile environment, liaising across a range of disciplines to ensure the delivery of great ideas Becoming an integral part of the agency, bringing ideas and super organisation skills to the table Presenting and justifying ideas, plans and results both internally and externally to clients Support the social content creation team in helping to plan, manage and report on organic and paid social campaigns.

You'll need:

At least two years' experience in a marketing or agency role (more is even better) Excellent communication and copywriting skills The ability to multi-task and meet simultaneous tight deadlines while handling multiple clients with changing priorities, either independently or as part of a team To be enthusiastic, pro-active and have a can-do attitude To be a dog lover, as we have quite a few that roam our offices!

Why Join Walker Agency?

At Walker, you're not just joining an agency, you're joining a culture that values people, creativity, and impact. Here's what you can expect in return:

Competitive salary (depending on experience) 25 days' holiday Workation allowance - work remotely from anywhere for 5 consecutive days a year Private medical insurance, life assurance, and pension contribution Healthy lifestyle contribution - up to 250 towards gym or wellness each year Cycle to work scheme & EV salary sacrifice scheme Volunteering opportunities each year for a cause you care about Annual bonus opportunity (company performance dependent)
To apply, please email your CV, covering letter and salary expectations through to hello@walkeragency.co.uk

We're committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex, marital or parental status, disability, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.

No recruitment agencies please.

Closing date: 23 November 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

Bournemouth BH2 6HE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Account Management in an Advertising Agency or client-side: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bournemouth BH2 6HE