ACCOUNT DIRECTOR (LOTUS ARABIA)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Account Director to enhance their dynamic international portfolio in the travel and tourism sector. This role demands a creative leader with extensive PR and communications experience, capable of delivering strategic consultancy to senior clients. You will thrive in a fast-paced agency environment, driving exceptional results while managing high-performing teams. The position offers exciting travel opportunities and a supportive office culture, making it a perfect fit for those looking to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Travel opportunities

Ongoing training and personal development bursary

Team lunches and socials

Birthday perks (early finish or late start!)

Vibrant office environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in PR and communications within travel and tourism.
• Outstanding leadership and team management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and delivery for major international travel clients.
• Manage and mentor high-performing account teams.

Skills

PR and communications experience

Leadership skills

Client consultancy

Commercial acumen

Written and verbal communication

Creativity and proactivity

Media landscape knowledge

Flexibility for Sunday work

Arabic language skills

Job description

LOTUS, the multi-award-winning communications and representation agency for leading global destinations and hospitality brands, is looking for an exceptional Account Director to join our team.

We’re looking for a versatile Account Director with significant experience in PR and communications specifically within the travel and tourism sector. You’ll bring leadership, strategy, and creativity to a dynamic international portfolio and play a key role in driving exceptional client results.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have solid PR and communications experience within the travel and tourism industry
• Possess outstanding leadership and team management skills
• Be confident delivering senior-level client consultancy and strategy
• Be commercially astute and results-focused
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be creative, proactive, and solutions-driven
• Have strong knowledge of the media landscape, including influencers and digital
• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative agency environment
• Ideally has experience with clients in Saudi and the Middle East
• Is flexible to cover Sunday working days
• Arabic skills are a bonus

Key responsibilities:

• Leading strategy and delivery for major international travel clients
• Acting as a senior client advisor and trusted partner
• Managing and mentoring high-performing account teams
• Contributing to agency growth through business development and innovation
• Representing clients and LOTUS at industry events, press trips, and media briefings

Why work at LOTUS?

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension
• Travel opportunities
• Ongoing training and personal development bursary
• Team lunches, socials, and workshops
• Birthday perks (early finish or late start!)
• A vibrant, supportive office environment in Southwark