Account Director - creative communications agency

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent marketing agency in Leeds is seeking an Account Director to enhance client relationships and lead innovative campaigns. This role entails overseeing campaign execution, collaborating with teams, and nurturing client success. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role and strong leadership capabilities. The position offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £55,000 per annum and promotes a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office

Sociable and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar client services role within a marketing/creative/brand agency.
• Proven track record of managing and growing client relationships.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to steer creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to ensure long-term success.
• Oversee the planning and execution of marketing campaigns in line with client objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Provide strategic direction to clients, helping them achieve their business goals.
• Manage budgets and timelines to deliver campaigns within scope.
• Identify new business opportunities and present proposals to potential clients.
• Analyse campaign performance and provide actionable insights.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Job description

• You'll be a true extension of your client's team
• An agency where you will be proud to work

About Our Client

A proudly independent agency with a heritage in Yorkshire and a very long list of award wins over the years. They're well known for their hard hitting, creative campaigns for their enviable client portfolio.

Job Description

This is a tight knit team, as Account Director you'll report into an agency Director and have support from a client services team as well as creative however you must be up for rolling up your sleeves and getting stuck into deliver campaigns;

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to ensure long-term success.
• Oversee the planning and execution of marketing campaigns in line with client objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Provide strategic direction to clients, helping them achieve their business goals.
• Manage budgets and timelines to deliver campaigns within scope.
• Identify new business opportunities and present proposals to potential clients.
• Analyse campaign performance and provide actionable insights.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Account Director should have:

• Experience in a similar client services role within a marketing / creative / brand agency
• Proven track record of managing and growing client relationships
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to steer creative teams

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of £45000 to £55000 per annum, depending on experience
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office
• Sociable and inclusive culture