Account Executive

Leeds (Hybrid: Tuesday–Thursday in‑office)
Full-time, 37.5 hrs/week • £24-£26k dep on exp + Bonus + 9‑Day Fortnight Option

We’re looking for a detail-driven, proactive Account Executive to join our growing client services team at Ponderosa.

If you're naturally organised, a great communicator, and thrive in a fast-paced creative environment, this is a brilliant opportunity to develop your career within an integrated agency that combines brand, digital, social and eCommerce expertise under one roof.

About Ponderosa

We’re Ponderosa – a Leeds-based, integrated marketing agency that blends strategic thinking, bold creativity, and digital know-how to make Better Work.

We build brands, launch campaigns, craft content, and create digital experiences that drive results. From social and performance to brand strategy and eCommerce, our team works together across disciplines to deliver work that not only looks good – it works hard too.

Ponderosa is part of the Audience Collective, a group of specialist agencies connected by a shared belief that different perspectives create better outcomes. That means we bring deep expertise, cross-agency collaboration, and a big-picture view to every project.

We’re proud of our down-to-earth, open culture – where curiosity is encouraged, development is supported, and people enjoy working together.

What you’ll do

Client service & support

• Support the day-to-day delivery of client campaigns, staying on top of the detail.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and clients.
• Organise and prepare meetings, making sure materials and logistics are all sorted.
• Track campaign progress and ensure smooth communication across all parties.
• Manage key admin tasks including job numbers, POs, and status updates.
• Work closely with Account Managers to deliver work on time and on budget.

Project coordination

• Keep WIP updates current to support capacity planning and delivery.
• Complete contact and status reports accurately and on schedule.
• Help manage timelines, budget tracking, and job bag completion.
• Proofread work to ensure professional, error-free output.
• Save and archive all work correctly for easy future access.

Commercial awareness

• Assist with quotes and invoicing to ensure value for money.
• Ensure all jobs are supported by the correct POs.
• Keep your timesheets updated regularly to help maintain account profitability.

What we’re looking for

• We would you like you to have some experience in an similar role, either agency, account executive or a placement year in similar.
• A natural organiser who thrives on getting the detail right.
• Someone confident juggling multiple tasks and priorities.
• A team player who’s proactive, eager to learn, and brings energy to the role.
• Ideally, some experience in a creative or marketing environment – but attitude matters more than titles.

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly bonus (paid twice a year based on agency performance)
• 25 days holiday + 3 celebration days
• Hybrid working (Tuesday to Thursday in the Leeds office)
• Optional 9-day fortnight via compressed hours
• Contributory pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Supported travel scheme
• Bi-weekly agency breakfast
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Regular performance reviews and development support
• Twice-yearly group social events