SAM 12 months

£400 per day
London Hybrid

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Sarah Walsh

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An internationally recognised branding and design consultancy, working on a prestigious global petcare account. You’ll become part of a talented, ambitious and collaborative Consumer Branding team, leading projects across internationally recognised brands. The role offers significant strategic involvement, exposure to senior global stakeholders and the opportunity to help shape a major global rebrand and complex brand portfolio. Projects span brand strategy, identity, packaging, motion, activation and brand experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the primary day-to-day contact for key clients, building trusted relationships and ensuring exceptional levels of service.

  • Manage multiple branding and design projects from initial briefing and strategic development through to creative execution and final delivery.

  • Work closely with the Creative Director, designers and external specialists to ensure projects meet strategic objectives and creative expectations.

  • Develop detailed project plans, managing schedules, resources, budgets and deliverables to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.

  • Lead client meetings, presentations and project reviews, communicating clearly and confidently with senior stakeholders.

  • Translate client requirements into clear, actionable creative briefs, providing constructive feedback and maintaining momentum throughout the creative process.

  • Oversee project finances, including estimates, proposals, budget tracking and scope changes, ensuring commercial efficiency and profitability.

  • Identify opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships and contribute to the continued growth and reputation of the agency.

Key Skills:

  • A minimum of 6 years’ experience in account management, client services or project management within a branding, design or creative agency.

  • Strong understanding of brand strategy, visual identity and design processes, with the ability to manage projects across multiple creative disciplines.

  • Excellent client relationship management skills, with confidence engaging and presenting to senior-level stakeholders.

  • Highly organised and detail-oriented, with proven experience managing multiple complex projects, deadlines and budgets simultaneously.

  • Strong commercial awareness, including experience preparing estimates, managing project finances and controlling scope.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear briefs and communicate creative ideas effectively.

  • A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach, comfortable working within a small team and taking ownership of projects independently.

  • An interest in arts, culture, education and purpose-led organisations, with the confidence and adaptability to step into an established role and make an immediate contribution.