Account Director - Earned Media
Manchester (Hybrid) or Remote if further afield with once a fortnight travel to Manchester
c£50k
We’re working with one of Manchester’s most iconic agencies who are looking for an Account Director with strong earned media experience to join them.
Our Client
They are a fast-paced, forward-thinking agency with a fantastic culture and real team values at the core of everything they do. They have a generous benefits package and numerous employee initiatives which is why people love to work there. Constantly striving to be the best and push boundaries creatively, they work with some top brands across multiple sectors.
The Role
Working across a range of B2C clients, you’ll be delivering consumer comms campaigns across earned media channels including social (organic and paid), influencer and PR. You’ll take responsibility for key client relationships, immersing yourself in their brand and becoming an integral part of their marketing team. Managing delivery of campaigns with your team, ensuring high quality of innovative and creative work is delivered to client timescales and budgets, working closely with the wider team of specialists in the agency. You’ll also manage and develop a team, acting as a mentor and leader to your team.
You
You’ll be an experienced and passionate Account Director with a strong earned media background with experience in leading fully integrated campaigns with across social (organic & paid), influencer and PR. You’ll thrive in a busy, fast-paced agency environment, and have experience working closely with colleagues across creative, social and press office functions to bring your strategies to life. Strong people management skills, able to manage, guide and develop your team. Ideally you’ll have significant consumer brand experience – FMCG would be advantageous. They will also consider strong Senior Account Managers for this opportunity.
What’s in it for you
* Hybrid working if you are based near to Manchester OR Predominantly remote working if you are further afield (travel to Manchester once a fortnight)
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays & Birthday
* Health Insurance
* Pension
* Annual bonus
* Training budget
* Lots of other great benefits
Our Commitment to Diversity
We are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the sectors we serve. We encourage applications for this role from all backgrounds and communities and offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and any other protected status. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any point in the recruitment process we are very happy to discuss and work with you to accommodate these.