Agency Account Manager

Job Description

Are you a passionate and experienced Agency Account Manager with a background in brand activation, experiential marketing and events? If you're ready to lead innovative campaigns, work with big brands, and drive exceptional brand experiences, we want to hear from you! About April5 April5 Agency is a Sydney-based brand activation agency that creates engaging, action-driven brand experience campaigns for some of the biggest brands in the world. Our team thrives on creating customer centric campaigns that elevate our client's brands and leave a lasting impression. As a passionate team of professionals, we believe in building lasting relationships—both with our clients and within our own team. Our energetic, dynamic environment fosters creativity, encourages personal growth, and celebrates success. We’re always looking for talented individuals who share our enthusiasm for creating unforgettable experiences and pushing the creative boundaries of what’s possible. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Account Manager with a strong agency background working on large-scale corporate clients. This role is pivotal in driving high-impact activations and building client and supplier relationships in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will be responsible for managing end-to-end projects, from conceptualization and client engagement to creative and production, execution and post-campaign analysis. Working closely with our internal creative team and external partners, you will ensure that every campaign delivers measurable results, engages consumers, and creatively strengthens brand presence in the market. Success in this role requires hands-on experience in brand activations and events, with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining strategic oversight. You will lead campaign planning, budget management, supplier coordination, creative and production delivery and team execution, ensuring seamless delivery. This role would suit an experienced SAE looking for their next role, or an AM looking to expand their experience and career. Skills & Experience To excel in this role, you must have a minimum of 4 years’ agency experience in brand activation, experiential marketing and/or events. This expertise is essential, as the role requires a deep understanding of how to create engaging, action-driven brand experiences that capture audience attention and drive consumer interaction. Key skills & experience required: Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing brand activations and event experiences on both a small to large-scale. Experience delivering experiential campaigns that foster brand engagement, including event-based activations, and digital-to-physical consumer experiences. Strong project management skills, ensuring seamless execution of activations across multiple touchpoints including end-to-end delivery of creative, design, AV, production and supplier management. Ability to develop strategies that align with brand objectives, ensuring every campaign enhances visibility, engagement, and sales. Experience creating and managing budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining high-quality standards. Be a problem solver with a high attention to detail, ensuring seamless campaign execution. Proven experience working with big brands (Tech an advantage) and fast-paced agency environments, managing multiple projects and tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both internally (team collaboration) and externally (client relations). A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, ensuring that campaigns not only meet but exceed expectations. What we Offer at April5: At April5, we believe in a supportive, fun, and dynamic workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive. In addition to working with top local and global brands, you will get to learn from your peers and colleagues who are some of the best in the business. We have a clearly defined reward and recognition structure built around six critical pillars: Empowerment: We foster an environment where you have the autonomy to make decisions and take ownership of your work. Great Leadership: Our leadership team is committed to transparency, open communication, and mentorship. Paid Fairly: We believe in competitive and equitable compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and contributions of our employees. Recognition: Your efforts don’t go unnoticed. We celebrate achievements through regular team shout-outs, employee awards, and tailored appreciation programs that acknowledge both big wins and everyday contributions. Growth Mindset: Learning and development are at the heart of our culture. We provide access to ongoing training, courses, and mentorship programs to help you grow both professionally and personally. Work-Life Balance: We support your well-being by ensuring manageable workloads and encouraging clear boundaries. We also work from home on Fridays. This full-time role is based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with an immediate start. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, email us at and tell us why you're the perfect fit for this exciting opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr