Group Account Director: Growth, Strategy & Leadership

ThePlaceToBe; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ThePlaceToBe in Leeds is seeking a seasoned Group Account Director to lead client relationships and a portfolio of integrated campaigns. You will partner with Creative, Strategy and Production teams to deliver brilliant solutions and drive commercial growth.

You will develop the account team, mentor junior staff, manage budgets and forecasts, and identify opportunities to expand existing relationships. A strong agency background and proven track record are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading integrated campaigns with a strong agency background.
• Proven track record of growing client relationships and managing senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Lead integrated campaigns from brief through to delivery.
• Take ownership of key accounts and ensure client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Creative, Strategy, Production and other agency teams.
• Present strategic and creative recommendations to senior clients.
• Manage budgets, forecasting and commercial performance.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts.
• Support new business opportunities and pitches.
• Lead, mentor and develop Account Managers and wider teams.
• Shape broader client and agency strategy.

Skills

Senior leadership

Account management

Client relationships

Campaign leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

ThePlaceToBe in Leeds is seeking a seasoned Group Account Director to lead client relationships and a portfolio of integrated campaigns. You will partner with Creative, Strategy and Production teams to deliver brilliant solutions and drive commercial growth.

You will develop the account team, mentor junior staff, manage budgets and forecasts, and identify opportunities to expand existing relationships. A strong agency background and proven track record are essential.