Senior Account Manager

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment where no two days are the same? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re on the lookout for a Senior Account Manager to join us to work across a range of clients. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving, growing agency working on globally recognised brands.

Make an undeniable impact with Apparent
We’re an independent agency of 190+ thinkers, creators and solution-makers. We exist for one reason: to give our clients a competitive edge. It’s why we’re trusted by global giants like Google, Optus, Vanuatu Tourism and Volkswagen, alongside iconic local brands and startups.

We value craft over ego, and you’ll be based in our new, dog-friendly HQ in Eveleigh.

Our culture speaks for itself, 99% of our people recommend Apparent as a great place to work.

We’re entrepreneurial by nature. We know the best work doesn’t always fit into neat boxes and neither should you. If you’re a master of your craft (or eager to learn from one) and a true collaborator ready to deliver something undeniable, let’s talk.

The Apparent Vibe & Perks

• Real Flex & Time Off – Hybrid working, genuine work-life balance (rarely busy after 6pm), extra paid Summer Days, and progressive leave policies including Reproductive Health Leave and generous Gender-Neutral Parental Leave.
• Growth & Mentorship – Access to training, development, coaching, and industry events to support your growth.
• Vibrant, Inclusive Culture – Join an award-winning team in a buzzing, collaborative environment with regular socials and wellness initiatives.
• Forward-Thinking Support – We prioritise physical and mental wellbeing (EAP, R U OK? Day), ensure pay equity, and actively embrace AI to enhance our work.
• Community Impact – Get involved in pro-bono programs and volunteer initiatives.

We are looking for a Senior Account Manager to lead integrated campaigns across web, email, video, social, events, content for a range of high profile clients.

• Own the day-to-day client relationship — interrogating briefs, negotiating budgets, and earning client trust as a proactive, solutions-oriented partner. In doing this you will help our clients achieve their own KPIs and manage their senior stakeholders.

• Form strong partnerships with strategists, creatives, producers to develop and deliver brilliant strategic and creative outputs.

• Manage multiple projects, with varying levels of complexity, simultaneously from end-to-end. A strong understanding of prioritising tasks, managing budgets and timelines to ensure that everything stays on track.

• Build up knowledge of your clients and use these insights and key project learnings to inform proactive client work.

• Have a good understanding of how smaller projects fit into a bigger picture and are able to identify and raise new opportunities for growth across key clients.

• Be an experienced Account Manager or Senior Account Manager with a minimum of 3-4 years’ creative agency experience, ideally from a digital or integrated background.
• Exhibit strong project management skills, a solid marketing background, and a creative mindset.
• Excel in communication, both written and verbal, and are confident in presenting to clients.
• Have a track record in developing strong relationships both internally with your team and with clients.
• Be happy working from our South Eveleigh office from Tuesday through to Thursday with the option of hybrid work from home days.
• Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree and have a passion for continuous learning and growth.