Account Director - media agency

Page Personnel; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent media agency in London is seeking an experienced Account Director to lead a team and drive successful media strategies. You will manage client relationships, define annual media campaigns, and ensure high performance within your team. The ideal candidate has strong experience in media planning and buying, both online and offline. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience at the Account Director level within a media agency.
• Knowledge of offline and online media channels and campaigns.
• Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of specialists across various media disciplines.
• Define and lead clients' annual media strategy.
• Monitor activity to ensure KPIs are met.
• Motivate and develop internal team for growth.

Skills

Media planning and buying

Stakeholder management

Building relationships

Campaign strategy

Job description

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This independent media agency really knows their stuff. With an impressive length of service and client retention, this is an agency that truly takes care of everyone, and it shows through the work they deliver and the happiness of their teams.

Job Description

As an Account Director, you'll have a highly influential role - leading a team of specialists across Media Planning/Buying, Paid Search, Paid Social, Project and Account Management, Data & Reporting, and SEO disciplines.

Own and expand key client relationships, driving long-term success across clients of all levels of seniority.

Define & lead clients' annual media strategy and ensure local campaign activities align with global objectives.

Closely monitor activity to ensure the agency delivers on its KPIs and make adjustments where necessary.

Motivate and develop the internal team, ensuring high standards and career growth.

Identify opportunities to enhance existing client partnerships and contribute to new business efforts.

Manage account forecasting, budgets, and revenue targets effectively.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience at the Account Director level within a media agency and have experience in planning and buying online and offline media. You should be adept at internal and external stakeholder management, with a natural ability to build relationships. Knowledge of offline and online media channels and campaigns is essential.

What's on Offer

The chance to thrive and grow your career in a truly fantastic independent agency.

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Competitive benefits

Hybrid working