Account Director

Welcome to Formative Content! We are a rapidly growing, multi-award-winning, content marketing agency, with a global client base that has quadrupled in size in the last two years. Our company culture, growth story and work/life balance are the envy of London agencies. We manage all of this whilst working with a large suite of world class brands.

We are looking for an experienced Account Director looking to advance their career in a dynamic growth oriented communications agency. Formative Content look to empower our AD’s to set the strategic direction for our mega clients and then bring that strategy to fruition. They work collaboratively across our team to ensure smooth production of campaigns - from briefing designers and copywriters to managing budgets and leading direct reports.

Your day will include some of the following:

• Work with your internal client team (Account Manager/Account Executive) to proactively respond to all client issues and queries relating to your accounts
• Manage and grow key client accounts, delivering to campaigns and contracts while keeping billable hours on track across the team
• Attend key client meetings, offering strategic guidance and advice. Share insight with delivery teams to ensure objectives are met
• To be directly responsible for the overall strategy on your accounts and the profitable retention and growth of our existing business
• Oversee all activity for your accounts and various campaigns including budgets, research, data, client servicing, digital and marketing

Your background will ideally include:

• 5-6 years experience directing client accounts within an agency environment (content marketing, PR or communications agency background is ideal)
• A strong and demonstrable ability to reflect on client campaign objectives and create a cohesive strategy and professional slide deck
• Ability to successfully organise, prioritise and manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment.
• History of developing client accounts in terms of output, efficiency and profitability
• Previous experience with international clients or on international accounts with the understanding of the rewards and complexities accompanying big brands.
• Educated to degree level and any relevant qualifications

Aside from our assortment of perks, suite of social activities (summer BBQ, family Christmas party, spring disco etc) and idyllic Buckinghamshire setting, we believe in offering our team members an exceptional employee experience. We believe that working at Formative Content is more than just a job. We work hard to build and maintain a fun, close-knit, high performing and engaging culture. Due to our growth story, we have the unique ability to offer career opportunities and trajectory that few agencies can match. We want our team members to not only love their work but the company as well. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we look forward to hearing from you.

We are ideally located off the M40, just outside the M25 and within 25 minutes from London by rail.