Account Director

DC Thomson; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Ring seeks an experienced Account Director to lead a portfolio of global accounts within our Client Services team. You will combine strategic thinking, commercial acumen and relationship-building excellence to deliver exceptional results for clients and the business.

You will become a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, guiding marketing and communications strategies, identifying growth opportunities and ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards in a fast-paced agency

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field.
• Demonstrable experience within a marketing communications agency environment.
• Proven track record of managing client accounts and delivering strategic marketing programmes.
• Excellent communication, relationship management and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic client relationships with senior stakeholders and act as a strategic advisor to help clients achieve long-term business goals.
• Drive growth by identifying opportunities to grow existing client accounts and maximise long-term value; support business development, including proposals and pitches.
• Collaborate across the agency with delivery, creative, digital, finance and business development teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to high quality standards.
• Mentor and inspire colleagues within the Client Services team, sharing knowledge and best practice across the agency.

Skills

Fluent English

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Marketing/Communications/Business

Job description

Account Director

Fifth Ring | Global | Full Time

Shape strategy. Build relationships. Drive growth.

At Fifth Ring, we help ambitious B2B organisations connect with the right audiences, solve complex challenges and achieve meaningful growth.

We're looking for an experienced Account Director to join our Client Services team and take ownership of a portfolio of high-value global accounts. This is a senior client leadership role where you'll combine strategic thinking, commercial acumen and relationship-building expertise to deliver exceptional results for our clients and our business.

You'll become a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, guiding marketing and communications strategies, identifying growth opportunities and ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.

If you're passionate about client success, enjoy leading complex programmes of work and thrive in a fast-paced agency environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

As an Account Director, you'll:

Lead strategic client relationships

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Act as a strategic advisor, helping clients achieve their long-term business goals.
• Develop and oversee marketing communications plans that deliver measurable impact.
• Lead key client projects from brief through to delivery, ensuring objectives are achieved.

Drive growth and commercial success

• Identify opportunities to grow existing client accounts and maximise long-term value.
• Support business development activity, including proposals, pitches and contract negotiations.
• Manage complex account budgets, ensuring profitability and effective resource allocation.
• Proactively manage financial performance, forecasts, invoicing and project profitability.

Collaborate across the agency

• Work closely with delivery, creative, digital, finance and business development teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Produce clear, effective briefs that align teams around client goals and expectations.
• Contribute to agency-wide initiatives and strategic growth opportunities.

Mentor and inspire

• Support and guide colleagues within the Client Services team.
• Share knowledge and best practice across the agency.
• Champion Fifth Ring's values, culture and commitment to excellence.

What you'll be doing

As an Account Director, you'll:

Lead strategic client relationships

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Act as a strategic advisor, helping clients achieve their long-term business goals.
• Develop and oversee marketing communications plans that deliver measurable impact.
• Lead key client projects from brief through to delivery, ensuring objectives are achieved.

Drive growth and commercial success

• Identify opportunities to grow existing client accounts and maximise long-term value.
• Support business development activity, including proposals, pitches and contract negotiations.
• Manage complex account budgets, ensuring profitability and effective resource allocation.
• Proactively manage financial performance, forecasts, invoicing and project profitability.

Collaborate across the agency

• Work closely with delivery, creative, digital, finance and business development teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Produce clear, effective briefs that align teams around client goals and expectations.
• Contribute to agency-wide initiatives and strategic growth opportunities.

Mentor and inspire

• Support and guide colleagues within the Client Services team.
• Share knowledge and best practice across the agency.
• Champion Fifth Ring's values, culture and commitment to excellence.

What we're looking for

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related subject.
• Demonstrable experience within a marketing communications agency environment, with a proven track record of managing client accounts and delivering strategic marketing programmes.
• Strong experience managing multiple client accounts and stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, relationship management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of marketing channels, strategy and campaign delivery.
• Confidence to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills.
• Fluent in English.

Desirable

• Business development experience.
• Experience within the energy sector.
• Knowledge of relevant target industries and B2B markets.

Why Fifth Ring?

At Fifth Ring, you'll work alongside talented colleagues across our global locations, supporting international clients and helping shape campaigns that make a real difference.

We're ambitious, collaborative and committed to delivering exceptional work. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work with major clients, influence business growth and develop your career within a supportive and innovative environment.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're a strategic relationship builder with a passion for client success and commercial growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications is 14th October 2026 at 12 noon