Account Director

next level - marketing, creative, PR & digital recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 at

Job summary

Independent Agency Birmingham is seeking an experienced Account Director to lead a growing client portfolio across B2B and B2C campaigns. You will combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, build strong client partnerships and drive commercial success.

You’ll own client relationships, shape campaign strategy, manage budgets and mentor junior team members. Hybrid working is available with 3 days in the office and 2 remote, and part-time flexible options are also on offer.

Qualifications

• Experienced Account Director or Senior Account Manager
• Strong client management and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to lead campaigns and manage budgets and teams

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day client relationships with strategic counsel and exceptional service
• Oversee integrated B2B and B2C campaigns from brief to delivery
• Translate client objectives into effective communications strategies
• Manage budgets, resources and profitability
• Identify opportunities to grow accounts and develop client partnerships
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain high delivery standards

Skills

Account management

Client relationships

Budget management

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Job description

We're working with an ambitious independent agency looking to appoint an experienced Account Director to join its growing team.

Working across a diverse portfolio of B2B and B2C clients, spanning sectors from hospitality to technology, this is an opportunity to take a leading role in delivering integrated communications campaigns, building strong client partnerships and driving commercial success.

This is a great opportunity for a confident senior client handler who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and wants to make a real impact within a growing agency.

Description

As Account Director, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted adviser and leading the delivery of high-quality, results-driven communications.

You'll be responsible for developing client relationships, shaping campaign strategy and ensuring projects are delivered effectively, on time and within budget. Alongside leading client accounts, you'll play an important role in developing the team, identifying opportunities for growth and contributing to the wider success of the agency.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading day-to-day client relationships, providing strategic counsel and exceptional client service.
• Developing and overseeing integrated B2B and B2C communications campaigns from brief through to delivery.
• Translating client objectives and challenges into effective, creative communications strategies.
• Managing account budgets, resource allocation and profitability.
• Identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts and develop client partnerships.
• Leading, mentoring and supporting junior team members.
• Managing multiple accounts and competing priorities with confidence.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of delivery and drive the agency forward.

Experience

You'll be an experienced Account Director, or an ambitious Senior Account Manager ready to take the next step, with a strong background in an agency environment.

You'll bring a balance of strategic insight, commercial awareness and excellent client management skills, alongside the confidence to lead teams, navigate challenges and build lasting relationships.

You'll also be someone who:

• Is commercially minded, proactive and solutions-focused.
• Can confidently influence and advise senior client stakeholders.
• Has experience managing budgets, resources and account performance.
• Enjoys developing people and getting the best out of a team.
• Integrated marketing experience
• Spots opportunities to add value, strengthen relationships and grow accounts.
• Brings energy, curiosity and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding work.

Remuneration

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 remote)
• Flexible and part time working opportunities available.