Account Director

ADLIB; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic brand experience agency is seeking a talented Account Director for a maternity cover role in Bournemouth. This senior position requires proven agency account leadership experience and a strong background in FMCG brand campaigns. You will manage client relationships, inspire teams, and deliver outstanding campaigns in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a salary of £45-55k, along with benefits such as private medical insurance and flexible working hours.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Medical cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Flexible start/finish times

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in agency account leadership.
• Strong background in FMCG brand campaigns.
• Strategic thinker with excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to inspire and lead account teams.
• Commercially minded with a growth-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of key client relationships.
• Lead strategic planning and oversee creative execution.
• Manage and inspire a talented account team.
• Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Simplify complex ideas and bring creative thinking.

Skills

Agency account leadership

FMCG brand campaigns

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Inspiring and leading teams

Commercially minded

Managing senior client relationships

Organised with a can-do attitude

Excellent communication skills

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Job description

We’re working on behalf of a dynamic brand experience agency to find an exceptional Account Director for a maternity cover contract. This is a senior client service role where you’ll lead strategic accounts, inspire teams, and deliver standout work for global FMCG brands. You’ll be part of a fast-paced, creative environment where ambition, agility and impact are at the heart of everything.

What you’ll be doing

As Account Director, you’ll take full ownership of key client relationships, driving commercial growth and delivering category-leading campaigns. You’ll lead strategic planning, oversee creative execution, and ensure projects are delivered to the highest standard. You’ll manage and inspire a talented account team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. You’ll be hands-on with client presentations, proposals, and campaign strategy, always looking for ways to push boundaries and challenge the status quo. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery across all touchpoints, both on and off-trade. Your ability to simplify complex ideas and bring creative thinking to the table will be key to success.

What experience you’ll need to apply

• Proven experience in agency account leadership.
• Strong background in FMCG brand campaigns.
• Strategic thinker with excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to inspire and lead account teams.
• Commercially minded with a growth-focused approach.
• Confident managing senior client relationships.
• Highly organised with a can-do attitude.
• Experience across multiple channels and touchpoints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, creative environment.

What you’ll get in return for your experience

This Account Director maternity cover role offers a salary of £45-55k depending on experience. You’ll receive 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, your birthday off, and a Christmas shutdown. Benefits include private medical insurance, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, medical cash plan, and an employee assistance programme. You’ll also enjoy flexible start/finish times, regular socials, and ongoing training and development.

What’s next?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your agency career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via the button below or reach out to the consultant managing this Account Director maternity cover role to discuss further. We’re here to help you find the perfect fit.