Account Planning Manager (Agency)

Account Planning ( Client Servicing Manager ) Location :  Andheri West, Mumbai

Mode of work : Work from Office Only

Work Week : Mon to Friday (Alternative Saturdays are working)

Type :  Full-Time

Experience :  3–5 years in client servicing or business development in top creative / digital agencies

Qualification :  MBA or advanced degree from top schools such as MICA, with certification in digital marketing preferred

Travel : Occasional travel required for client meetings

About The Role

Pivot is seeking an Account Planning Manager with a proven track record in client interfacing and business development, preferably from leading creative or digital agencies. Excellent communication and presentation skills are mandatory. The role calls for someone adept at pitching and onboarding new clients, crafting and presenting compelling proposals, retaining and growing accounts, and leading high-stakes meetings with senior client stakeholders. The ideal candidate can navigate escalations diplomatically and implement feedback quickly, driving both client satisfaction and account growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead client relationships, serving as the primary contact for strategic discussions, campaign oversight, feedback, and business growth opportunities

Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive account strategies aligned to client goals with a focus on retaining and expanding existing accounts

Drive business development by pitching new clients, preparing proposals, and leading client onboarding presentations

Manage multiple projects and teams, ensuring cross-functional collaboration with creative, digital, strategy, and production units

Lead client meetings, gather feedback, and drive implementation

Handle client escalations, ensuring issues are resolved with professionalism and speed

Guide and mentor junior team members

Own account profitability and resource planning, working with finance and operations to ensure effective budget management

Monitor campaign performance, prepare insightful reports, and translate data into actionable recommendations

Represent Pivot at industry events, build networks, and champion the agency’s reputation

Required Skills

Critical to have substantial digital marketing agency experience

Strong social media management abilities : reporting, posting, analytics

Prior experience in pitching, proposal creation, and client presentations

Proven client retention and negotiation skills

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

High-level organization, detail orientation, and time management

Professional approach to handling client escalations

Collaborative leadership style and team mentoring capabilities

Experience and strong interest in business development is a major plus

About Pivot

Pivot is a Mumbai-based Brand Communication and Digital Marketing Agency working with innovative startups, scale-ups, and global businesses. Founded 5 years ago, our leadership brings 50+ years of Fortune 500 experience, giving every project a blend of strategic foresight and creative excellence.

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Growth Prospects

At Pivot, we foster a collaborative culture that values performance, creativity, and ownership. High-performing team members are rewarded with performance incentives and clear career progression opportunities. This role offers a growth path towards becoming an Account Director , where you will have the opportunity to lead a team of client servicing professionals and drive strategic client relationships.

How to Apply

This is a full-time, on-site leadership role at The Boardroom Coworking Spaces, Andheri West, Mumbai.

Send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to :

vidhya@pivotmkg.com

Subject Line :  Application – Account Planning Manager

Email body :  Mention your current city, willingness to work from office, nearest available joining date, and expected pay range.