Global Account Manager (Unilever)

About SAMY

SAMY is the global powerhouse leading the evolution of brand communication. We help brands matter in a social-first world through research, creativity, technology, and integrated influencer marketing to deliver impactful, data-driven solutions and drive growth for brands. With over 1000 employees in 15+ offices across 18 countries (Europe, U.S., Latin America) and operating in 55 markets, SAMY serves over 100 leading clients, specializing in award-winning, end-to-end digital campaigns.

Mission

Based in the UK but reporting into both the UK and global accounts team, you’ll serve as the senior day-to-day strategic lead across key accounts, ensuring projects are thoughtfully planned, smoothly delivered and positively received. A core part of the role is acting as the bridge between our UK clients and the wider global agency team, maintaining clarity, momentum and alignment throughout.

This position requires strong judgement, the ability to build trusted client relationships and solid commercial awareness. You’ll help clients feel assured, keep teams connected and ensure work progresses efficiently from initial brief through to delivery.

Job Functions

Key Responsibilities

Client Leadership
You’ll act as the primary senior partner in the UK; leading meetings, managing feedback, setting expectations and building strong, credible relationships.

Identifying Growth Opportunities
You’ll look for smart, relevant ways to grow accounts through new channels, innovative solutions, expanded services or global expansion.

Translating Briefs into Action
You’ll turn client asks into clear, practical briefs that enable our teams to deliver at pace and to standard. You’ll monitor progress closely, identify risks early and step in quickly to keep things on course.

Campaign Planning & Oversight
You’ll guide the planning and rollout of campaigns across organic, paid and influencer channels, ensuring ideas are strategically sound, timelines are achievable and outputs meet the brief across markets.

Commercial Management
You’ll oversee scopes, budgets and resourcing across your portfolio, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and profitably. You’ll proactively flag risks and maintain strong commercial discipline.

Performance & Insight
You’ll review performance data and reporting to understand what’s driving results and where improvements are needed, turning insight into clear, practical recommendations.

Working Across the Global Network
You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across our international teams, helping to streamline processes, strengthen communication and drive consistently high-quality output.

Team Management
Lead and mentor Senior Account Managers and account teams, ensuring performance standards, accountability and talent development.