Account Director

Mediahub; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediahub, a leading media agency, is seeking an Account Director to oversee client relationships and media strategies in the DIY sector. The role requires a strong background in media planning, creativity, and team leadership, offering a dynamic work environment with extensive benefits including hybrid working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible hours

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Healthcare

Volunteer days

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym discounts

Pilates and yoga classes

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a media agency in an account handling role.
• Expertise in cross-channel planning and buying.
• Solid background in team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall direction, development, and performance of client's business in the DIY sector.
• Manage client relationships and oversee team performance.
• Full-service media planning and buying across multiple channels.

Skills

Cross-channel planning

Client relationship management

Creativity

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Job description

HELLO…We’re looking for an Account Director!

Who are we?

We’re Mediahub, the industry’s best kept secret. This year, we received our first Campaign School Report, ranking us number one for building the most ethnically diverse team in the industry. COMvergence also ranks us as the UK's fastest-growing media agency for the second consecutive year.

We bring a challenger mindset to everything we do. Brands choose to work with us to disrupt category norms.

We offer the best of both worlds: a start-up culture backed by Mediabrands.

Some of the brands we work with include – New Balance, Pinterest, FarFetch.

You’ll be joining an agency that is for everyone.

We live by our values:

• Anticipate tomorrow - We are challengers, proactively thinking about what needs to happen today to make tomorrow better.
• Hustle from the heart - We move fast, take ownership, and look out for each other.
• Perform with pride - We take pride and care in our work and strive for excellence.
• Believe you can - Believe in yourself to make a difference; believe in each other to achieve great things.
• Stay curious - We enjoy the journey of discovery and learning.

What will you do?

In this exciting role, you'll be responsible for the overall direction, development, and performance of our client's business in the DIY sector. You will manage the client relationship and oversee the performance and development of the team. The role involves full-service media planning and buying across Display, Paid social, TV, press, OOH, and radio.

You’ll collaborate with a wider team of media strategists, channel specialists, and data teams. We plan and execute campaigns across all channels, working closely with specialist teams within IPG to support at key moments.

About You

You are passionate about media and communications, understanding how effective media campaigns impact a client’s business. You have several years of experience in a media agency in an account handling role, with expertise in cross-channel planning and buying, a knack for numbers, and a passion for creativity.

You are curious about the industry, eager to learn and develop, and bring this enthusiasm to your media plans. You can think strategically, seeking creative solutions to briefs and commercial opportunities to grow clients. With a solid background in team leadership, you enjoy nurturing talent and helping others achieve their goals.

We offer hybrid working, flexible hours, 25 days holiday plus your birthday off, healthcare, volunteer days, cycle-to-work scheme, gym discounts, Pilates and yoga classes, and more! We are dedicated to supporting our people with extensive benefits to promote work-life balance. We focus on great people, great work, effectiveness, creativity, and passion. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to meet you!

Mediahub is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.