Account Director

Pivotal London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal London is seeking a Senior Account Director for a 12 Month FTC role, focusing on Paid Social for high-profile UK brands. You will lead strategy, manage client relationships, and oversee a team, delivering integrated solutions across diverse campaigns.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with platforms like Meta and TikTok, and proven success in client management within an agency setup. This hybrid role offers flexibility with 3-4 days in the office and promotes a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Paid Social platforms.
• Proven success in managing client relationships.
• Experience in developing teams within an agency.

Responsibilities

• Own Paid Social planning for multiple campaigns.
• Lead client meetings and build stakeholder relationships.
• Mentor a team of Paid Social specialists.

Skills

Paid Social experience

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Presentation skills

Tools

Meta

TikTok

Pinterest

LinkedIn

Job description

Job Title: Senior Account Director – Paid Social (12 Month FTC)

Location: London (Hybrid – 3-4 days in office)

Our client is one of the world's leading media and marketing networks, partnering with some of the UK's most recognisable brands to deliver innovative, data-driven campaigns. They are seeking a experience Account Director Or Senior Account Director to join a high-performing Paid Social team and play a key role in shaping strategy for a major retail account.

The Opportunity

• Lead Paid Social strategy across a portfolio of high-profile UK brands.
• Manage senior client relationships and act as a trusted strategic advisor.
• Oversee a talented team, helping to drive performance, development and best practice.
• Work across both brand and performance campaigns with significant media investment.
• Join a business known for its collaborative culture and long-term career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Own Paid Social planning and strategic recommendations across multiple campaigns.
• Lead client meetings and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Support and mentor a team of Paid Social specialists and managers.
• Collaborate with wider digital and media teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Your Profile

• Strong Paid Social experience across platforms such as Meta, TikTok, Pinterest and LinkedIn.
• Proven success managing senior client relationships.
• Experience leading and developing teams within an agency environment.
• Commercially minded with excellent strategic planning skills.
• Confident presenting recommendations and influencing stakeholders.

Pivotal is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law.