Account Director (Social Media)

Pertemps; Gravelly Hill; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Account Director to manage key client accounts at their Birmingham HQ (Hybrid). The role involves driving commercial success and delivering high-quality campaigns while leading your team. Responsibilities include strategic planning, enhancing account profitability, and mentoring team members.

Benefits

30 days holidays + 3 day Christmas & 2 wellbeing days

Temp to perm opportunity

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK.
• Confident managing high-value projects and challenging client situations.
• Agency or in-house experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and high-level client conversations.
• Oversee account profitability, resource allocation, and campaign delivery.
• Guide and mentor Account Managers and Executives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Job description

Account Director
Location: Birmingham HQ (Hybrid)
Hourly Rate: £21.48ph
Duration: This is a temp to perm opportunity
Start Date: Immediate
Holidays: 30 days + 3 day Christmas & 2 wellbeing days
About the Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Account Director to lead key client accounts. You’ll drive commercial success, deliver high-quality campaigns, and build long-lasting client relationships. You’ll guide and develop your team, ensuring they maximise client potential and uphold creative standards.
Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic planning and high-level client conversations.
• Oversee account profitability, resource allocation, and campaign delivery.
• Guide and mentor Account Managers and Executives.
• Spot and grow new business opportunities within existing accounts.
• Ensure content aligns with clients’ brand and objectives.
• Maintain knowledge of social and digital marketing trends.

About You:

• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker with an eye for detail and commercial awareness.
• Confident managing high-value projects and challenging client situations.
• Full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK.
• Desirable: agency or in-house experience (social media preferred).