Account Director – Freelance

Salt Digital Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Account Director specializing in B2B marketing within the financial services and insurance sectors. This hybrid role involves managing high-profile accounts, overseeing campaigns, and mentoring junior team members. With a 6-month contract initially, this position provides a competitive daily rate and an opportunity for further growth in the agency landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven B2B marketing experience in financial services or insurance.
• Strong agency background in small to mid-sized agencies.
• Demonstrated success with regulated client accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile B2B marketing accounts in financial services and insurance.
• Manage integrated campaigns across various channels.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

B2B Marketing

Client Communication

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Financial Oversight

Job description

Account Director – B2B Marketing (Financial Services & Insurance)
Rate: £300 per day (Outside IR35)
Location: Hybrid – London-based (3 days in office)
Contract: 6 months initially, potential to extend or go permanent

About the role:

• Leading high-profile B2B marketing accounts within the financial services and insurance sectors

• Acting as senior client contact across strategy, planning, and delivery

• Managing fully integrated campaigns across events, brand, media, digital, social, and production

• Overseeing budgets, forecasts, timelines, and ensuring commercial profitability

• Working closely with design, media, and production teams

• Identifying opportunities for growth, process improvement, and upsell

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and senior stakeholders

• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team

• Ensuring campaign delivery is on-brief, on-budget, and on-time

What we’re looking for:

• Strong agency background, ideally in small to mid-sized agencies

• Proven B2B marketing experience within financial services, investment, or insurance

• Demonstrated success managing large, regulated client accounts

• Confident leading strategy and execution across multiple disciplines

• Excellent communicator with client handling and presentation skills

• Commercially minded with strong financial oversight and accountability

• Hands-on, proactive, and able to hit the ground running

• Available to start immediately or on short notice

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2506-354263

Salary: £280 - £300.00 per annum

Salary per: annum

Job Duration:

Job Start Date: 30/06/2025

Job Industries: PR & Communications

Job Locations: Greater London

Job Types: Contract

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