Client Director

ThePlaceToBe; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ThePlaceToBe is seeking a Client Director to lead retail-focused accounts and drive client relationships while delivering creative campaigns. You will work closely with teams to activate big ideas into compelling retail experiences.

We are looking for someone with proven experience in a creative agency, preferably at Account Director level. Passion for retail marketing and creativity is essential, along with strong leadership abilities to guide teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at Account Director or Client Director level within a creative agency.
• Strong background in retail marketing and activations.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the senior strategic lead across key retail accounts.
• Building strong client relationships and becoming a trusted creative partner.
• Collaborating closely with creative, strategy and production teams.

Skills

Account management

Retail marketing

Creative thinking

Strategic planning

Leadership

Job description

ThePlaceToBe are partnering with a creative agency that works with a mix of global retail, FMCG and lifestyle brands bringing bold ideas to life across physical and digital retail environments.

This is an opportunity to take the lead on exciting retail accounts where creativity meets execution turning big brand ideas into impactful, real-world experiences.

About the role…

As Client Director, you’ll be the driving force behind retail-focused accounts owning client relationships while leading the delivery of creative, insight-led campaigns.

This isn’t just about delivery it’s about activation. You’ll work closely with creative teams to translate big ideas into compelling retail experiences. You’ll play a key role in taking global brand thinking and making it resonate locally adapting, evolving and activating campaigns so they truly connect with audiences.

What you’ll be doing…

• Acting as the senior strategic lead across key retail accounts
• Building strong client relationships and becoming a trusted creative partner
• Bringing ideas to life translating creative concepts into engaging retail activations
• Collaborating closely with creative, strategy and production teams
• Ensuring global campaigns are executed effectively across different markets
• Overseeing delivery to ensure work is on brief, on time and on budget
• Supporting new business and contributing to agency growth

About you…

You’re a creatively driven Client Director who thrives on making ideas happen. You understand retail inside out not just how it looks, but how it works and love turning strategy into tangible, engaging brand experiences.

You’re confident leading conversations with clients, pushing creative thinking and ensuring work stands out in a competitive retail landscape.

What we’re looking for…

• Proven experience at Account Director or Client Director level within a creative agency
• Strong background in retail marketing and activations
• A passion for creativity and bringing ideas to life in real-world environments
• Strong commercial and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including global teams
• A natural leader with experience mentoring and developing others

Sound like you? Or open to hearing more? Get in touch for a chat!