Senior Account Director

Jo Wade Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in the UK is seeking an experienced BD Director and Senior Account Director for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The position involves managing client relationships, driving business development, and leading teams in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have senior-level experience in a creative agency or entertainment marketing, demonstrating strong strategic acumen and a passion for the film industry. Flexible work arrangements allow for one day working from home.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in client servicing and organic business growth in the entertainment sector.
• Experience leading teams and driving business forward.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and business development.
• Guide and support the team in their development.
• Drive the business forward with support from leadership.

Skills

Senior level experience in a creative agency or entertainment marketing environment

Strategic & commercial acumen

Collaborative leadership style

Able to balance strategy with hands-on delivery

Strong relationship building skills

Passion for film and entertainment

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking to recruit an experienced BD Director and Senior Account Director to join a leading creative agency on a 12 month fixed term contract. The agency has a strong legacy of creating award winning campaigns for clients in the entertainment industry. It is essential that candidates have proven experience in client servicing and organic business growth, working with clients in this sector.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities range from client servicing and business development, operations and leadership to team / talent development and creative development. You’ll play an essential role in guiding and supporting the team, maintaining client relationships, and helping to drive business forward – with the full support of the Managing Partner and Group leadership team.

Skills / experience required

• Senior level experience in a creative agency or entertainment marketing environment
• Strategic & commercial acumen, with strong creative sensibility
• Collaborative leadership style, high EQ and a pro‑active, solutions focused approach
• Able to balance big picture strategy with hands on delivery
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills
• Passion for film, entertainment

Pay range and compensation package

Please contact us for salary details.

Work pattern

The agency believes in coming together to collaborate in the studio with the flexibility to work 1 day from home.