[Vacancy] The Invaders has a position for Account Director

Marketing Report (een B2B nieuwsplatform voor marketeers); Haarlem; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Team activities & events

Personal development & training

Job summary

The Invaders, Haarlem-based, is seeking an Account Director who will own client relationships end-to-end, combining strategy, creativity and execution for global brands. You will shape business strategy, plan and deliver campaigns, and drive growth and renewal with strong leadership and client trust.

You’ll collaborate with strategy, creative, production and media teams, manage budgets, and guide proposals and reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in account roles within a creative agency.
• Strong communication skills with clients and internal teams.
• Strategic insight paired with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
• Proven experience in budget management and project financials.
• Broad understanding of media in the widest sense of the word.
• Bachelor's or Master’s level education in marketing, communication, or business administration.
• Affinity with entertainment and brand building is a giant plus.
• Experience working with international clients; fluent in both Dutch and English.
• Valid driver’s license (B).

Responsibilities

• Act as the trusted partner for strategic conversations and roadmap direction with key clients.
• Lead and inspire internal teams (strategy, creative, production, media) toward unified goals.
• Translate client business goals into smart briefs, clear priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Proactively identify commercial opportunities such as upselling and cross-selling.
• Develop and present proposals and progress reports.
• Support strategy and creative teams in translating client insights into creative briefs and campaigns.
• Drive relationship expansion by spotting opportunities for deeper collaboration, upsell, and innovation.
• Build trust through transparency, accountability, and a strong delivery rhythm.

Skills

Account management

Client relationships

Budget management

Strategic insight

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing/Communication/Business Administration

Job description

[Vacancy] The Invaders has a position for Account Director

Functie Account Director

Werkgever The Invaders

The Invaders is directly looking for:

Account Director

About the role

As an Account Director at The Invaders, you play a crucial role at the intersection of strategy, creativity and naturally, our clients.

You are a relationship architect and a consulting advisor. You don t just manage accounts, you elevate them. You see clients as partners, not projects. You think long game. You speak fluent English,maar kan ook vloeiend in het Nederlands opereren. You bring an appreciation for gaming culture, but it really doesn t matter to us if you re an elite esports pro or just love killing time in Candy Crush.

As Account Director, you own the client experience end to end: from business strategy, through planning and delivery, to growth and renewal. You lead with clarity, influence with empathy, and are always focused on delivering results for our clients.

What you ll do

Account Management & Client Relationships

• Act as the trusted partner for strategic conversations and roadmap direction with key clients
• Lead and inspire internal teams (strategy, creative, production, media) toward unified goals
• Translate client business goals into smart briefs, clear priorities, and measurable outcomes
• Proactively identify commercial opportunities such as upselling and cross-selling
• Develop and present proposals and progress reports
• Support strategy and creative teams in translating client insights into creative briefs and campaigns
• Drive relationship expansion by spotting opportunities for deeper collaboration, upsell, and innovation
• Build trust through transparency, accountability, and a strong delivery rhythm

Strategic & Organisational Role

• Report to management on progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement
• Analyse market trends and client data to improve strategy and service offering
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (creative, strategy) and external partners
• Risk management: identify risks in projects and operational processes and implement solutions

Ideal profile

• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in account roles within a creative agency
• Strong communication skills, both towards clients and internal teams
• Strategic insight combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
• Proven experience in budget management and project financials
• Broad understanding of media in the widest sense of the word
• Bachelor s or Master s level education, preferably in marketing, communication, or business administration
• Affinity with entertainment and brand building is a giant plus
• Used to working with international clients and fluent in both Dutch and English
• In possession of a valid driver’s license (B)

What we offer

• A leading commercial role within our organisation
• Collaboration with national and international top brands and game publishers
• An entrepreneurial and creative team where initiative is valued
• Competitive salary with growth opportunities
• An inspiring workplace in Haarlem, including team activities and events
• Plenty of room for personal development and training