Media Account Manager | Independent Media Agency | Auckland

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Campfire Recruitment - Auckland, North Island $80,000 - $85,000 a year Permanent Hybrid 1mo ago , from Campfire Digital Recruitment Grow from media delivery into strategic client leadership. Partner with specialists to solve real business challenges. Build trusted relationships with established client accounts. Auckland | Permanent | Media Agency | Hybrid | $80,000 - $85,000 + Benefits At some point in your career, your role shifts from managing media plans to helping clients make better business decisions. This role is where that transition happens. If you've built a solid foundation in media over the past three or four years and you're ready for more strategic conversations, greater influence and deeper client partnerships, this opportunity will help take your career to the next level. ABOUT THE ROLE You'll become the day-to-day adviser to a portfolio of established clients, building trusted relationships and helping them navigate increasingly complex marketing decisions. Rather than simply responding to briefs, you'll take the time to understand their business, identify opportunities and deliver recommendations that create meaningful commercial outcomes. Working alongside specialists across Media, Performance, SEO and Data, you'll broaden your thinking beyond campaign execution. You’ll contribute to strategic planning, present recommendations with confidence and develop the commercial capability that prepares you for more senior client leadership roles. Become the trusted day-to-day adviser to a portfolio of established clients. Develop integrated media strategies alongside specialist channel experts. Lead client meetings and present insights that influence business decisions. Turn campaign performance and market data into actionable recommendations. Build your strategic capability while working on sophisticated client accounts. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE You're likely working as an Account Manager, Business Manager or similar client-facing role within a media agency. You've mastered the fundamentals and built strong client relationships, but you're looking for an opportunity that gives you more influence and greater exposure to strategic thinking. You enjoy understanding how businesses grow, not just how campaigns perform. Naturally curious and commercially minded, you're motivated by becoming someone clients trust for advice rather than simply delivery. Around 3-4 years' experience within a media agency. Strong understanding of media planning across digital and traditional channels. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to interpret data and turn insights into commercial recommendations. Proactive, organised and committed to delivering exceptional client service. Pay Range: $80,000 - $85,000 + Benefits ABOUT CAMPFIRE Campfire is New Zealand's specialist recruitment agency for digital marketing, e-commerce, digital media, and creative roles. We recruit across permanent, fixed-term contract, and freelance opportunities nationwide. View our current digital talent here: https://www.campfirerecruitment.co.nz/view-digital-talent/ #J-18808-Ljbffr