Full job descriptionAccount DirectorLocation: Ottershaw, Chertsey, Surrey
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £55,000 basic | OTE £75,000 - £90,000
Account Director – Marketing AgencyOur client is a well-established, independent marketing agency that delivers integrated marketing campaigns for a portfolio of national and international clients.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Account Director to join their senior leadership team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Account Director, or a Senior Account Manager ready to take the next step, to play a pivotal role within a collaborative, agile agency where your ideas and commercial impact will make a genuine difference.
The RoleAs Account Director, you will take ownership of a portfolio of strategic client accounts, acting as the senior point of contact while driving account growth and ensuring exceptional campaign delivery.
Working across integrated marketing programmes, you’ll oversee campaigns spanning demand generation, account-based marketing, sales enablement, digital engagement, social media, video and events.
This is a hands-on leadership position within a close-knit team. Alongside mentoring and developing colleagues, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities*Build and maintain strong senior-level client relationships, acting as a trusted strategic partner.
*Lead the delivery of integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns.
*Identify opportunities to grow existing client accounts through upselling, cross-selling and new programme development.
*Mentor, support and develop Account Managers and Account Executives.
*Oversee campaign planning, briefing and execution across multiple workstreams.
*Ensure marketing strategies align with client objectives and commercial goals.
*Prepare and review proposals, ensuring both commercial accuracy and creative quality.
*Manage account forecasting, profitability and overall performance.
*Lead client presentations, strategic reviews and planning sessions.
*Develop relationships with senior stakeholders across client organisations.
*Support business development activity and agency pitches where required.
*Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to an exceptional standard.
About YouWe’re looking for an experienced agency professional who can combine strategic thinking with commercial awareness and strong client leadership.
You’ll ideally have:
*Experience within a marketing agency environment.
*A strong understanding of demand generation and customer acquisition strategies.
*A proven track record of developing and growing client accounts.
*Experience managing senior stakeholders.
*Previous leadership or people management experience.
*Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.
*Strong commercial awareness, including forecasting, budgeting and profitability.
*The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced agency environment.
*A proactive mindset with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding client service.
What You’ll AchieveWithin your first six months you’ll have established yourself as a trusted adviser to key clients, successfully led integrated campaigns, identified new growth opportunities and become an integral part of the leadership team.
Longer term, you’ll play a key role in shaping the agency’s future, driving sustained account growth, developing talented colleagues and contributing to the ongoing success of the business.
Salary & Benefits*£55,000 basic salary.
*Realistic On Target Earnings of £75,000-£90,000.
*Performance bases bonus paid three times per year.
*20 days annual leave plus office closure between Christmas and New Year.
*Stakeholder pension.
*Supportive, collaborative working environment.
*A culture where your contribution is recognised and rewarded.
If you’re an experienced Account Director or an ambitious Senior Account Manager looking for your next challenge with a growing agency, we’d love to hear from you.


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