Senior Account Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£40,000 – £55,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£46,000
Going rate
Offer is 0.9× the going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2494 (82% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,000, and Handle Recruitment is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2494 Advertising accounts managers and creative directors Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £36,800 Clears | £41,400 Clears | £46,000 Clears |
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Also possible | £38,600 Clears | £55,200 Misses | £55,200 Misses | £55,200 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Currently partnering with a growing creative agency, seeking a Senior Account Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on building long-term client relationships, identifying commercial opportunities, and delivering exceptional service across creative & content-led projects.
As the lead contact for a portfolio of key accounts, you'll play a pivotal role in developing client partnerships, driving account growth, and ensuring projects are delivered to an exceptional standard. You'll combine strategic thinking with strong commercial awareness, helping clients achieve their objectives while identifying new opportunities to expand relationships.
Must be based within a commutable distance to central London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and develop lasting relationships with key clients
- Manage and grow existing accounts through proactive partnership and strategic thinking
- Identify opportunities for additional work and support business growth
- Prepare project scopes, budgets, timelines, and commercial estimates in collaboration with internal teams
- Ensure briefs are clear, complete, and effectively handed over to production and delivery teams
- Oversee projects from initial briefing through to completion - monitoring project progress, managing expectations, and resolving challenges
- Present ideas, updates, and recommendations confidently to both clients and internal stakeholders
- Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting throughout the client lifecycle
Key Requirements:
- Significant experience managing and growing client accounts within a creative, marketing, digital, or production agency
- Strong commercial awareness, including experience with project budgets and profitability
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and building trusted client relationships, accompanied with excellent communication & presentation skills
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Handle Recruitment, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Advertising accounts managers and creative directors (SOC 2494) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~33k in sample- Offer £40,000–55,000
- Middle half £39,936–63,596
- Median £48,152
- Going rate £46,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–41,400
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£39,936–63,596), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Handle Recruitment holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2494 going rate of £46,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.