Account Director

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

• Salary up to £55,000
• Hybrid working in Leeds
• Benefits include Career progression & development, Flexible working hours, Bonus, Regular socials, Private medical insurance & more!

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

My client has a vibrant, modern office in the heart of Leeds with a highly skilled team of experts who dare to do things differently. They are digital leaders who continuously deliver world class campaigns to their ever-expanding portfolio of global clients. The team is built up of hard-working individuals who create a fantastic company culture and ethos, hence why they are looking for a like-minded person to join them as an Account Director and contribute to their success and continue to deliver excellence.

THE BENEFITS:

• Career progression & development
• Flexible working hours
• Bonus
• Company socials
• Private Medical Insurance

THE ACCOUNT DIRECTOR ROLE:

• You will take full accountability for the financial forecasting process for assigned clients, both new and existing, as well as oversee direct reports. The role involves complete ownership of the estimating process and ensuring that commercial proposals are aligned with our interests.
• Responsibilities include invoicing clients according to agreed milestones, utilising time logging data to inform commercial decisions, and preparing comprehensive commercial proposals while ensuring accuracy and alignment with client briefs.
• You will be the go-to person for any account queries or issues, taking full ownership of your account portfolio and serving as the first point of escalation if problems arise.
• Building strong, genuine relationships with clients is crucial, including entertaining and spending quality time with them outside of routine interactions to establish yourself as a thought leader in digital solutions.
• You will be responsible for the strategic growth plans of your accounts, regularly investing in client relationships through social and industry events and developing senior C-suite connections.
• Presenting compelling commercial solutions to clients, identifying new revenue opportunities, and focusing on strategies to meet annual account targets are essential. We need you to seek opportunities to discuss wider digital channels helping to grow your profile with clients and their organisations.

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• 3+ years industry experience within an agency
• Skills and experience in: Account management, Client communication, Relationship building, Line management, Upselling & pitching, Digital Marketing

TO BE CONSIDERED…

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to For further information please call me on. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS: Account management, Client communication, Relationship building, Line management, Upselling & pitching, Digital Marketing