Account Manager/Account Executive

We need someone who genuinely loves people. Someone who gets a kick out of solving problems, hitting deadlines, and making things happen. Maybe you’ve just finished a marketing or creative degree and you’re wondering where all the "exciting agency life" you were promised is. Or maybe you’re currently a small cog in soul-sucking holding company behemoth, looking for an indie agency where you can actually make an impact.

If you’re the person who’s always "on," who loves a chat, and who has the energy to drive a room (and a campaign) forward, we should talk.

YoungShand is an integrated agency. That means we do it all - strategy, creative, digital, and media - under one roof. As an Account Executive or Account Manager, you are the glue. You’ll be working across our portfolio of ambitious NZ challenger brands (think tourism, phones, finance, power and everything in between).

This isn't just about sending emails. It’s about:

• Relationship building: You’re the face of the agency for our clients. You’ll back your skills to build trust, present bold work, and keep projects moving.
• Creative production: You’ll be a project manager, working with our creatives and designers to turn "what if" into "here it is."
• Driving results: You’ll have a front-row seat to the media results and seeing what delivers retail sales with the satisfaction of seeing your campaigns out in the world.
• Personal growth: Because we’re indie, you won’t be boxed into a silo. You’ll have more accountability and faster development here than anywhere else.

• Extraverted by nature: You get your energy from being around people. You’re the one who actually enjoys the presentation part of the project.
• A "Doer": You have an eye for detail and a knack for organisation. You don’t wait for things to happen; you make them happen.
• A Marketing Nerd: You’ve probably got a degree (and 0-2 years of experience) and a genuine passion for how brands communicate in a digital world.
• Ambitious: You want to work somewhere where your voice is heard and your work actually matters.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

YoungShand is an independent agency with big ambitions and a collaborative spirit. Our size means you won’t be boxed into one account or siloed by department – you’ll work closely across our full client portfolio, helping shape bold, meaningful campaigns for some of New Zealand’s most ambitious challenger brands.

Our fully integrated model brings together strategy, creative, design, digital, production, media, and client service – all under one roof – giving you true end-to-end involvement in the work and a chance to make a bigger impact.

We’re proud to grow brands that speak to all New Zealanders. That’s why we actively champion diversity, equity and inclusion – both in our team and in the work we create.

At YoungShand, we also believe in creating a workplace that works for people. That means flexible working, summer hours, and a culture that supports creativity, balance and doing work we can all be proud of.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the next chapter in our growth – helping shape where we’re going and having a lot of fun along the way.

Note: While we partner with recruitment agencies, we always prioritise direct applicants first. If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you directly.