Global Account Director - Growth, Retention & Strategy

Team Lewis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Team LEWIS in London is seeking an Account Director to lead senior UK and EMEA accounts, ensuring consistent service, growth, and profitability.

You will collaborate across the network to support new business, develop multi-market credentials, RFIs, and pitches, and mentor the team. This role suits an entrepreneurial professional who thrives in a fast-moving global agency and values strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Fast-paced, international environment experience required.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Track record of handling complex stakeholders and delivering results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; confident presenter.
• Broad network of media and industry contacts.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day leadership of account teams across UK and Europe.
• Overseeing client programmes and driving growth and profitability.
• Counsel clients on PR, digital, social and content strategy.
• Identify growth opportunities within existing clients and prospect new business.
• Forecasting, resource planning and budgeting for projects.
• Develop junior team members and provide line management.
• Contribute to credentials and pitches with strategic insights.
• Collaborate closely with the London team to maintain high service levels.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Strategic communications

Cross-market experience

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Team LEWIS in London is seeking an Account Director to lead senior UK and EMEA accounts, ensuring consistent service, growth, and profitability.

You will collaborate across the network to support new business, develop multi-market credentials, RFIs, and pitches, and mentor the team. This role suits an entrepreneurial professional who thrives in a fast-moving global agency and values strong client relationships.