Business unit: Ogilvy Advertising
Team: Account Management
Location: Sydney
Employment type: Freelance
We are a team of creative and strategic minds, driven by our purpose to create enduring brands and emerging ideas.
We partner with our clients to deliver strategic, creative work we are proud of.
We learn together, create together, win together, and most importantly, have fun together.
ABOUT THE ROLE:Ogilvy is looking for an experienced Account Manager or Senior Account Manager to join our Sydney team on a freelance temporary basis from October - until end of 2026.
We're after someone who thrives in a fast-paced agency environment, loves building strong client relationships, and can confidently lead projects from briefing through to delivery. You'll work across integrated campaigns alongside strategy, creative, production and specialist teams, ensuring exceptional work is delivered on time and on budget.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:- Managing day-to-day client relationships and acting as a trusted partner
- Leading integrated campaigns across multiple channels and touchpoints
- Developing project timelines, scopes, budgets and workflow plans
- Writing clear briefs and ensuring work is delivered to a high standard
- Managing stakeholder expectations and navigating competing priorities
- Identifying opportunities to grow accounts and add value for clients
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- 2-3+ years' experience in account management within a creative, advertising, digital or integrated agency
- Strong client management and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent project management and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
- Experience working with creative and production teams
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and willingness to jump in where needed
At Ogilvy, inclusivity is essential to our success. We're committed to building a workplace that embraces various perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, knowing that diverse teams drive more impactful work.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori, people with disabilities, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, all ages, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, nationalities, and family structures.
We believe everyone thrives when they can be themselves. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
If you require any accessibility adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know at [email protected]
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Skills Required
- 2-3+ years of account management experience within a creative, advertising, digital, or integrated agency
- Strong client management and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
- Experience working with creative and production teams
- Proactive, solutions-focused approach and willingness to assist as needed
What We Do
Ogilvy is an award-winning creative company that inspires brands and people to impact the world. We’ve been harnessing the intersection of talent and capabilities to create iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas that drive impact for clients, since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. Ogilvy’s innovative business model centres on 5 core disciplines – Advertising, Public Relations, Experience, Consulting, and Health. These capabilities are all housed under the Ogilvy name, enabling teams to deliver seamless intersection and best-in-class expertise to bring clients the best solutions for growth
