Account Director

Got The T-Shirt; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in Leeds is seeking an experienced Account Director to oversee flagship accounts in fashion, sport, and lifestyle. The role requires strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of cultural connections, working closely with clients to drive strategic growth and deliver impactful marketing solutions.

Benefits

Health Shield & enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work scheme + travel perks

Dedicated learning & development

Kitchen treats + collaborative energy

Qualifications

• 8+ years in-agency or brand-side, with strong fashion/sport/lifestyle credentials.
• Proven experience leading integrated campaigns across brand, comms, and retail.

Responsibilities

• Lead key client relationships as a trusted advisor and delivery lead.
• Drive and shape strategic responses and campaign thinking.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial Thinking

Cultural Insight

Relationship Building

Decision Making

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Job Title: Account Director (With fashion / sport / lifestyle credentials)

Location: Leeds city centre, 20 mins walk from the train station (Hybrid, 4 days in office)

The Agency

This is an agency built on ideas that move. They create culturally-charged, commercially-driven work across fashion, sport, lifestyle and beyond. Not just a marketing partner — they’re embedded brand allies, delivering across every touchpoint with pace, purpose and impact.

The Role

We’re looking for a commercially-savvy, culturally-switched-on Account Director to lead flagship accounts and drive strategic growth across the board.

You’ll be the go-to for senior clients — building trust, adding value, and leading delivery across campaign, brand, retail and experience. You understand the real power of insight, and how to turn thinking into action that moves the needle. You’ll lead internal teams to deliver great work — on time, on budget, and always on point.

This role demands cultural fluency in fashion, sports and lifestyle. You get how brands earn their place in culture, and you know how to help them show up with relevance, creativity and edge.

What You’ll Do

· Lead key client relationships — trusted advisor, strategic partner, delivery lead.

· Drive and shape strategic responses, campaign thinking and experience roll-outs.

· ️ Turn insight into direction — writing briefs, decks and client narratives that land.

· Partner with strategy + creative to craft standout work with real-world impact.

· Own budgets, forecasts and reporting — drive profitability with confidence.

· Mentor and lead your team — guiding delivery, commercial rigour and client service.

· Identify and land growth opportunities across new and existing clients.

· Write and deliver pitch responses, proposals and tender submissions.

· Support financial governance — reconciliation, tracking and accurate reporting.

You’ll Bring

• 8+ years in-agency or brand-side, with strong fashion/sport/lifestyle creds.
• Proven experience leading integrated campaigns across brand, comms and retail.
• Commercial instinct — comfortable with KPIs, revenue targets and forecasting.
• Confident communicator with senior clients — sharp in the room and on the page.
• Creative awareness — able to elevate ideas, give feedback and bring teams with you.
• A collaborative leader with a coaching mindset — developing teams and individuals.
• Detail-driven and outcome-focused — balancing pace with precision.

What You’re Brilliant At

• Leadership – Sets the tone, inspires action, and empowers others to deliver.
• ️ Communication – Builds trust, lands messages, brings clarity to complex ideas.
• Commercial Thinking – Drives growth, spots opportunity, manages risk.
• Cultural Insight – Reads the moment, connects brands to audiences with relevance.
• Relationship Building – From client trust to internal team culture — you get people.
• Decision Making – Calm under pressure, confident with ambiguity, clear in action.
• Flexible hybrid working
• ???? Health Shield & enhanced parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme + travel perks
• Dedicated learning & development
• Kitchen treats + collaborative energy

Ready to make your mark in this culturally-charged agency producing work that works?

Apply now and join an exciting agency leading the way in the industry.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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