An internationally recognised independent creative agency specialising in premium branding and packaging for the wine, beer and spirits industry. With studios across Europe and North America, the team partners with global drinks brands to create distinctive brand identities, packaging and storytelling that stand out on shelf and resonate with consumers. Known for combining strategic thinking with exceptional creativity, the agency delivers award-winning work that shapes some of the world’s most iconic beverage brands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned client accounts, building strong relationships and ensuring an exceptional client experience throughout the contract.
• Manage branding and packaging projects from brief through to final delivery, keeping projects on track, within budget and delivered to the highest standard.
• Quickly develop a strong understanding of client brands, objectives and project requirements to provide informed account support.
• Prepare and manage project timelines, budgets, scopes of work and status updates.
• Coordinate closely with strategy, creative, production and external suppliers to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Lead client meetings, presentations and regular project communications with confidence and professionalism.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain momentum.
• Ensure accurate financial tracking, including budgets, estimates and project profitability where required.
• Support opportunities to strengthen client relationships and identify potential additional project work where appropriate.
• Bring a collaborative, adaptable approach, integrating seamlessly into the agency team and contributing from day one.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as a Senior Account Manager within a branding, design, creative or packaging agency, ideally in a freelance or contract capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to hit the ground running and manage multiple fast-paced projects with minimal supervision.
• Excellent client relationship management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Strong project management and organisational abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets, estimates and project delivery.
• Confident presenting work, managing expectations and navigating client conversations.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience using agency project management and workflow tools.
• An interest in branding, packaging and premium consumer brands, particularly within the wine, beer and spirits sector.