Account Director, Automotive & Tech Campaigns

Hearst UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Job summary

Hearst UK is seeking an Account Director to own client service across high-impact 360° campaigns, from pitch to delivery, for an Automotive and Technology client patch, in close alignment with a designated group of Salespeople.

You'll coordinate cross-functional teams to shape best-in-class ideas, oversee activation, and deliver post-campaign storytelling that drives repeat investment and long-term retention.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for commercial operations, improving ways of working to meet revenue and service expectations for Hearst and clients
• Line manage 1 or more Account Managers, providing direction, coaching and performance management
• Lead cross-team collaboration to shape strategic commercial responses
• Grow and diversify revenue across your client portfolio through innovative thinking and strategising
• Track category trends and competitor activity to spot opportunities and shape proactive client recommendations
• Interrogate client briefs and brief the relevant teams, from budget feasibility to integrated creative, media and production solutions
• Own campaign delivery as the day-to-day client contact, reporting on performance and producing post-campaign analysis that drives repeat business
• Strong written and verbal communication, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders
• A flexible, personable team player who builds relationships at all levels
• Sharp commercial awareness and analytical skill
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and workflow management
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a strong sense of urgency
• Calm under pressure, comfortable navigating conflict and delivering at pace
• Strong people leadership - developing direct reports while influencing colleagues across the wider business

Job description

Hearst UK is seeking an Account Director to own client service across high-impact 360° campaigns, from pitch to delivery, for an Automotive and Technology client patch, in close alignment with a designated group of Salespeople.

You'll coordinate cross-functional teams to shape best-in-class ideas, oversee activation, and deliver post-campaign storytelling that drives repeat investment and long-term retention.