Account Director

About the Company

We’re working on behalf of a highly respected, independently minded strategic brand and creative agency to identify an exceptional Account Director ready to step into a genuine leadership role.

With an established reputation for delivering high-level strategic and creative work to complex B2B organisations, the agency is now looking for a commercially astute client leader to become a key part of its senior team.

This is a business for people who enjoy autonomy, accountability, and being part of something they can genuinely help shape.

If you thrive in entrepreneurial environments, enjoy working closely with senior decision-makers, and want your next move to offer more than just another title change, this could be an exceptional opportunity!

Description

This is not a traditional “account management” role.

You’ll step in as second-in-command to the Managing Director within client services, inheriting responsibility for several of the agency’s most significant client relationships - including major brands within construction, energy infrastructure, and higher education.

You’ll be expected to lead from the front: shaping strategy, driving commercial performance, mentoring team members, and helping define the future direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as senior strategic lead across flagship client accounts
• Partner closely with the Managing Director and the Strategy leadership team
• Own and grow multiple high-value B2B client relationships
• Develop strategic account plans and identify growth opportunities
• Lead briefing, planning, and delivery across brand, digital, and campaign projects
• Take ownership of profitability, utilisation, recoverability, and commercial negotiations
• Line manage and develop members of the delivery team
• Support new business activity, including proposals, chemistry meetings, and pitches
• Contribute at board level, influencing operational and strategic business decisions

Experience

You’re already operating successfully at Account Director level, with at least 2 years’ experience in a senior client leadership role.

You're already operating successfully at Account Director level, with experienc in:

• Strong B2B agency experience (essential)
• The ability to operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels
• Commercial sharpness and strong financial awareness
• Excellent client counsel and relationship-building skills
• A track record of identifying and converting organic growth opportunities
• Natural leadership and mentoring capability
• Confidence managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of financial tools such as Xero
• Experience with forecasting, P&L ownership, or agency financial reporting

Remuneration

• £45,000–£50,000 DOE
• Performance-related bonus
• Employee ownership bonus (tax-efficient)
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working
• Parking on site
• Operational board participation from day one
• A genuine pathway toward senior executive leadership