Salary: £55,000–£65,000 (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed-term, 6 months (ASAP start)
Location: London (5 days in the office, with potential consideration for 1 day remote)
Reporting to: Client Services Director
We are partnering with an lnternational branding agency who are seeking an experienced Account Director to join its Client Services team.
This is a brand-led role, not campaign-focused, and is suited to someone with strong experience in brand creation, transformation and long-term brand development.
Responsibilities
* Ownership of a minimum of two key accounts with multiple workstreams
* Leading senior client relationships and acting as a trusted partner
* Delivering complex branding, communications and product development projects
* Managing project delivery, timelines, resourcing and scope
* Full ownership of budgets, financial tracking and account profitability
* Identifying opportunities for account growth and project extensions
* Working closely with design, strategy and editorial teams
* Managing upwards to senior leadership
* Supporting new business activity and pitches when required
* Leading and motivating internal creative teams
Requirements
* Proven experience as an Account Director or Senior Account Manager ready to step up
* Background in a branding or design-led agency
* Strong experience in brand strategy, identity and long-term brand development
* Confident selling creative ideas and strategic thinking at a senior level
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
* Strong commercial awareness, including budget and profitability management
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Additional Information
* Fixed-term contract with potential to extend or go permanent, project dependent
* ASAP start