Account Manager - Temp to Perm

Account Manager - Temp 2 month contract - possible temp to perm

Leeds (Hybrid: Tuesday to Thursday in-office)

Salary £30,000–£35,000 depending on experience

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded Account Manager to join our client services team at Ponderosa initially for a short term contract. If you’re a strong communicator, natural organiser, and relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced agency setting – this could be a brilliant opportunity to work with exciting, sport-focused brands and be part of a collaborative and ambitious team.

About Ponderosa

We’re Ponderosa – a Leeds-based, integrated marketing agency that blends strategic thinking, bold creativity, and digital know-how to make Better Work. We build brands, launch campaigns, craft content, and create digital experiences that drive results. From social and performance to brand strategy and eCommerce, our team works together across disciplines to deliver work that not only looks good – it works hard too. Ponderosa is part of the Audience Collective, a group of specialist agencies connected by a shared belief that different perspectives create better outcomes. That means we bring deep expertise, cross-agency collaboration, and a big-picture view to every project. We’re proud of our down-to-earth, open culture – where curiosity is encouraged, development is supported, and people enjoy working together.

What you’ll do

• Manage your own account portfolio, building strong, lasting relationships with clients to drive long-term success and repeat business
• Work closely with clients, understanding their audiences, objectives, and the unique dynamics of the sector
• Coordinate and deliver campaigns with internal teams, ensuring everything runs smoothly, on time, and to budget
• Act as the key point of contact for clients, keeping them informed of progress and ensuring clarity and alignment throughout projects
• Prepare for and contribute to new business pitches, identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts
• Oversee project workflow, ensuring SLAs and contractual requirements are met
• Coordinate campaign and studio workstreams – ensuring jobs are briefed, tracked, and invoiced accurately
• Contribute to weekly WIP meetings, highlighting capacity and flagging potential challenges early

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in an agency environment (ideally 2+ years)
• Strong relationship-building skills and a confident client-facing manner
• Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving abilities
• Experience managing multiple projects and timelines at once
• A strong commercial mindset and a passion for delivering value
• Familiarity with creative workflows and project management processes
• A calm, proactive approach and a collaborative, team-first attitude