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
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