Manchester Hybrid – 3 days in office
Are you an Account Director who lives and breathes sport, street culture, gaming or lifestyle? Do you know what could derail a live event before it happens? Can you translate commercial ambition into culturally sharp creative? And are you confident enough to challenge global brands when it matters?
We're partnering with a high-growth creative agency in Manchester looking for an exceptional Account Director to join their Client Services team.
This isn't a "maintenance" AD role.
You'll be the conductor of the band, leading the relationship, translating client feedback into intelligent briefs, interrogating strategy, and ensuring campaigns land brilliantly across digital, social and live environments.
You'll report into a Senior Business Director and manage an Account Manager, working closely as a tight-knit trio to deliver culturally relevant, commercially effective campaigns.
What You'll Be Doing
Acting as the trusted advisor to major clients
Leading integrated campaigns across digital, social and live experiences
Translating client feedback into clear, efficient and inspiring briefs
Owning financial performance and commercial growth across accounts
Challenging clients confidently and constructively
Leading pitches, presentations and strategic conversations
Identifying new growth opportunities within existing relationships
Managing and developing an Account Manager
Presenting strategy and creative responses alongside internal teams
Travelling to events throughout the year where required
What We're Looking For
5+ years in a fast-paced creative agency
Proven experience operating at Account Director level
Strong digital & social campaign experience (this is essential)
Exposure to live campaigns or event production
Experience handling large, recognisable brands
Commercial confidence and strong budget ownership
The ability to lead, not operate as a lone wolf
A collaborative mindset
The Culture
This agency backs ambitious, creative people. They want team players who are culturally curious, commercially sharp and creatively ambitious.
Flexible & hybrid working
Birthday off
Workplace nursery benefit
Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Private medical insurance and health cash plan
Enhanced sick leave and mental health support
Cycle to Work scheme
Personal development coaching