Account Director

Kairos Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job description

Account Director
- Didsbury/Hybrid (4 office days, Friday's WFH)
- Up to £50k

Our client is an integrated marketing agency based in Didsbury. They are looking for a new Account Director to lead the strategic direction of client accounts to nurture and grow relationships and deliver outstanding quality work. You will manage clients and internal teams to drive profitability and creative marketing solutions across various platforms. Their key service offerings include paid media, social, PR, branding, content, and design.

The Account Director role:

1. Lead high-level client relationships.
2. Develop and present strategic recommendations that align with client's business objectives and the agency's vision.
3. Upsell to existing clients with new opportunities and service offerings.
4. Lead pitches for new business.
5. Lead, mentor, develop, train, and motivate account teams.
6. Manage resource and workload.
7. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and profitability.

What you'll need to be successful in the role:

1. 5+ years of industry experience in a similar role within an agency or in the advertising industry.
2. Proven track record of managing large client portfolios.
3. Strong understanding of integrated comms.
4. Experience working in creative, digital, and production.
5. Experience in new business and leading pitches.

Agency benefits:

1. Hybrid working.
2. 25 days holiday + BH and birthday off.
3. Team lunch Thursdays.
4. 3:30pm finishes on Fridays.
5. Lots of room for progression.

If you're interested in this role, please click 'apply' or get in touch with Liv Grant - KRG.