Media Planning Account Director

Sphere Digital Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established independent media agency seeks an Account Director to lead client engagement and deliver innovative media strategies. This role offers the opportunity to work with renowned brands and a supportive leadership team focused on personal development and clear progression paths.

Benefits

Clear progression path with recognition for achievements

Supportive leadership team prioritizing team development

Opportunity to work on household name brands

Chance to do award-winning work with clients

Qualifications

• Solid planning knowledge in media strategy across offline and online channels.
• Experience in account management and client dealings.
• Ability to simplify digital concepts for clients.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day client engagement and build strong relationships.
• Deliver creative and forward-thinking media plans.
• Support team development with clear roles and career plans.

Skills

Media strategy

Client engagement

Strong communication

Leadership

Media trends knowledge

Job description

Media Planning Account Director - Independent Media Agency

This independent agency is award-winning not just for their client work but also for their amazing culture. They have great growth plans and are winning loads of new business. They are fully integrated and work collaboratively with both their creative and data teams to create forward-thinking media plans. They have a great leadership team who are people-centric and focused on development. They are looking for an Account Director to join them.

• Opportunity to work on household name brands across different verticals
• Supportive and encouraging leadership team that prioritizes the team's development
• Clear progression path with recognition for achievements
• Opportunity to do award-winning work with your clients

The Job

As the Account Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of the day-to-day client engagement, building strong relationships and trust with clients
• Delivering creative and forward-thinking media plans and strategies for your clients
• Working closely with creative and data teams to provide the best service
• Demonstrating an approachable leadership style and supporting your team with clear roles and career development plans

You

• Have solid planning knowledge in media strategy and planning across both offline and online channels such as paid search, social, programmatic, AV, OOH, and more
• Experience in account management and client dealings
• Passionate about media and industry trends
• Strong communicator and presenter who can simplify digital concepts for clients
• Previous experience in managing and training junior team members

Apply Now

Please let us know the best time and number to call you to discuss. If this role isn't quite right, we'd love to understand what you're looking for in a new role.

Foluso Oyeleye

Senior Recruitment Consultant

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