Account Director
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
Account Director
The Company
My client is a social media agency who create, produce and distribute content through their social media communities (and beyond), earning untouchable results for their clients. They are looking for an Account Director to join their team.
The Role
The Client Services team ensures smooth day-to-day project management on key client accounts. This ranges from taking client briefs, managing internal project resource allocation and monitoring account commercials.The team acts as the face of the company building long-lasting relationships and helping clients hit their business objectives.
The role of an Account Director is to take ownership of a number of key accounts, and give clear and effective strategic guidance to the Senior Account Managers and Account Managers. As an Account Director you will be responsible for the commercial success of the accounts, ensuring the work we deliver is profitable whilst being of the highest possible standard. You’ll also be responsible for the professional development of more junior members of the team, working with them to develop their skills and, in turn, make sure your team realises the potential of the client brief.
As an Account Director, you will:
Take ownership of client relationships, responsible for forging lasting client partnerships and ensuring the commercial success of your key accounts
Work with clients at a strategic level, leading planning sessions and building strong knowledge of clients industries, competitors, and customers
Lead weekly and monthly calls with clients to provide relevant industry insights, post-campaign analysis and reports, before advising on any changes that should be made to upcoming briefs and campaigns
Support the Brand Partnerships Director / Head of Client Services when required and continually make proactive recommendations to help create more efficient processes throughout the business
Take responsibility for project budgets, sign off quotes and ensure they’ll provide sufficient cover for the work being undertaken
Leading and supporting pitches, taking ownership of the process from concept to delivery and identify new opportunities
Manage your team, leading by example and ensuring that you’re able to available in a supportive capacity where needed
Support the Brand Partnerships Director and Head of Client Services where necessary, and make recommendations to help maximise revenue Benefits
● 20 days per year, plus 1 additional day for your birthday and 1 additional day for your work anniversary
● Free breakfast, snacks and drinks
● Darts, Pingpong, Summer Sports Day, Team Days Out, Fat Fridays, Learning Lunches, Christmas Party, Annual Awards & Team Nights/Days
● Free Bar & Pool table in the office
● Salary: up to £50,000
More Information
- Address Birmingham
