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