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Account Director

Stonor Search and Selection Limited

England

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a dynamic, top-tier integrated agency as an Account Director or Group Account Director, where your leadership will directly impact the success of one of the world's largest logistics companies. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values its employees and sustainability. With a focus on client satisfaction and profitability, you'll lead a talented team while collaborating closely with creative and planning directors. Enjoy a hybrid working model, generous holiday allowance, and unique perks like share options and tax-free bonuses. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a company that truly cares about its people and the planet.

Benefits

25 days holiday
Hybrid working (2 days in the office min)
Free parking onsite
Health insurance
Tax-free bonus up to £3600
Regular company paid social events
Supportive team environment

Qualifications

  • Experience in a similar agency role, ideally managing large accounts.
  • Ability to interrogate briefs and articulate effectively to the team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the client services team and drive commercial success.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across departments.

Skills

Client Relationship Management
Commercial Acumen
Team Leadership
Pitch Winning
Corporate Communications

Education

Related Degree or Qualifications

Job description

Account Director or Group Account Director - Surrey - £50,000 + Bonus

2-3 days per week in Office (Access to a car essential)

Looking for a new role in client services?

We're recruiting for a Top 100 integrated agency that really look after their people...

This agency has been established for 20 years and regularly appears in the Times Top 100 small companies to work for. They are a certified b-corp and an Employee Owned Trust (EOT) - so they are literally 'all in it together' as owners.

The team is made up of 40 talented individuals across creative and client services and they have big ambitions to grow in line with a ten-year plan. The work is varied both in terms of discipline (full service) and sector, B2C and B2B. In this case, you would be working on one of the world's largest logistics companies.

The role

The AD or GAD role is critical to the continued success with the agency's largest client. Having recently joined the global roster, the opportunity for growth is now huge.

You will be tasked with:

  • Leading the client services team (comprised of 7 currently)
  • Driving the commercial success of the partnership by building strong relationships with stakeholders across different departments
  • Coordinating a delivery plan that ensures client satisfaction and profitability
  • Working alongside the planning and creative director to ensure the work exceeds expectations

Desirable experience:

It would be helpful if you had:

  • Experience in a similar agency role, ideally on a large (£1m + account)
  • The ability to interrogate a brief and articulate to your team
  • Corporate/internal comms experience
  • A track record of winning pitches
  • A history of working with international clients in different locations
  • Some form of related degree or qualifications

What's in it for you?

Firstly, you're joining a b-corp that takes its responsibilities to the environment and their employees seriously. You will receive share options in the business and be given the freedom to deliver work the best way that suits you.

You'll also receive:

  • 25 days holiday
  • Hybrid working (2 days in the office min)
  • Free parking onsite
  • Health insurance
  • Tax-free bonus up to £3600
  • Regular company paid social events
  • A supportive team who genuinely care
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