Account Director

Leicester, Hybrid (Salary £40,000 - £47,500 based on experience) Apply now

Company Mission

Our mission is to unleash the power of first-party data to create personalised campaigns and brand experiences that our client's customers love, delivering game-changing results for their businesses.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Account Director to join our growing team. As an Account Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving our mission forward, leveraging first-party data to craft personalised and effective marketing strategies that resonate with our clients' target audiences.

The Role

Client Relationship Management: You will be the primary point of contact for your clients, responsible for maintaining and nurturing these relationships. This involves understanding client needs, and expectations, and ensuring their satisfaction with the agency's services.

Campaign Management and Strategy: You will oversee the production of marketing campaigns and websites from start to finish. This includes briefing the internal teams, strategising with clients, and ensuring that our solutions align with the client's marketing and advertising goals.

Team Leadership: You will lead a team of enthusiastic account managers, providing guidance and ensuring the highest level of service. This may include collaborating with various departments within the agency.

Financial and Operational Planning: You will be responsible for budget management and operational planning, you will ensure that projects are completed within the agreed budget and schedule.

Business Development: You will play a significant role in expanding business with our existing clients and generating new accounts, contributing to the agency's growth.

Creative and Strategic Input: leaning on your five years of agency experience you will have a persuasive and confident approach to projects, contributing creatively and strategically to the development of our solutions.

Requirements

  • A genuine love of love all things digital and a sound understanding of digital marketing

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a digital marketing agency, with a proven track record in client management and campaign development.

  • Strong understanding of first-party data utilisation in marketing strategies.

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.

  • Leadership experience, with a knack for motivating and guiding teams.

  • Proficiency in digital marketing tools and analytics platforms.

  • Excellent organisational and project management skills.

  • Creative thinker with a strategic mindset.

Beneficial:

  • Experience in using generative AI

  • Experience in the property industry

Perks and Benefits

Location

We are a studio-first agency and ask our team to all come in together on a Monday, Thursday, and Friday. It is optional to work from home on Tuesday and Wednesday after successfully completing your probation.

What you'll get:

  • A competitive salary

  • 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

  • A share in our success – every member of the team receives an annual performance-related bonus

  • We plant trees and fund the world’s best climate crisis solutions to offset the carbon emissions of our team members

  • A Macbook

  • Option to work flexible hours, with core hours being 10am - 5pm

  • An exciting and diverse workload

  • A super-duper Herman Miller chair (say goodbye to any backaches)

  • Whatever tools you need to do an amazing job for your clients

  • Huge opportunities to learn and develop whether, through professional qualifications, exposure to incredible business projects, or informal lunch & learns, hosted by your colleagues

  • A very nice office in the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter (if Leicester-based)

  • A safe place to leave your bike

  • The monthly street food festival ‘Last Friday’ is on our doorstep in the Leicester office

  • Regular team events and socials

  • Annual effect away day  – get together with your colleagues to celebrate success and look forward to what’s next