Account Manager

Overview Hāere mai ki PHD Aotearoa!Interested in joining our award‑winning team? PHD’s reputation as a fantastic place to work is widely recognised, from our limitless learning and development opportunities across an enviable client list and agency specialisms, to our fun culture and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, neurodivergent status, religion and/or beliefs. All applicants are valued for the talents, expertise, experience and perspective they bring. Benefits Free life insurance and discounted health insurance Gym memberships and a wellness program Birthday and long weekend gift day programs that bump up leave days Annual calendar of industry, social and cultural celebration events …and more About the role The development and implementation of media plans that meet the client brief and advertising and marketing objectives. The purchase of media space at a competitive rate. The post‑analysis of campaigns to assess effectiveness. Positive contribution to the team and engagement with the broader agency through active participation in agency initiatives and shared client accounts. The Account Manager helps deliver the day‑to‑day client relationship across their designated client accounts. Responsibilities Develop and implement media plans that align with client objectives. Purchase media space at competitive rates. Analyse campaign performance and report results. Contribute positively to the team and engage with agency initiatives. Manage day‑to‑day client relationships for designated accounts. Skills & Qualifications Minimum of 2+ years of experience with a solid understanding of media and the NZ media landscape. Sound understanding of media terminology, appropriate use, and media channel application. Understanding of planning and trading processes across multiple media channels. Basic understanding of supply/demand market dynamics, modelling tools and impact on marketplace negotiations. Ability to negotiate win/win outcomes. Confidence in presenting internally and/or to clients. Intermediate use of the Microsoft Office suite, Pegasus, Arianna and TV Map. Ability to question or look further when something doesn’t look quite right based on prior analytical experience. Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritising to meet deadlines and timeframes. Next Steps We’d love to tell you more about PHD and the role. Please apply directly through the job ad and we’ll be in touch. #J-18808-Ljbffr