Account Director (media, tech, creative)

An Account Director vacancy has opened at an award-winning PR agency that represents global media giants.  

This independently owned agency has spent the last 20+ years building the reputations of the world's most respected media companies. Crisis management, news generation, speaker events, C-suite counsel, and digital content creation are just a few services they deliver as part of its robust B2B PR offering. With a portfolio spanning tech, marketing, creative services or PR - this agency specialises in positioning its clients as thought leaders in their respective industries. They are a lovely bunch (offer lots of perks!) and pride themselves on fostering a culture of "supported autonomy".

About the Account Director role

Ranking third in seniority under the CEO & MD, this Account Director will play a key role in the overall management of the agency in addition to core function of client servicing. Key responsibilities will include

• Growth and retention of existing client portfolio
• Managing and inspiring the team
• Overseeing and implementing communications strategies to an exceptionally high standard
• Building and maintaining senior level client relationships

The ideal Account Director

• Experienced Senior Account Manager or newly promoted Account Director seeking opportunities to develop leadership skills
• A commercially minded person who has proven experience growing accounts and ensuring profitability
• Demonstrable experience participating in new business pitch processes
• A strategic thinker who also enjoys being hands on - must be comfortable pitching to media, content writing as well as delivering high level strategic plans

In return, the Account Director will get

• 4.5 day week with early finish Fridays ALL YEAR around
• Salary up to circa £55,000, depending on experience
• Flexible working 3days from office and 2 days from home
• 25 days holidays (excluding bank holidays) + your birthday off
• Robust and tailored career progression plan which includes budget for training
• Eligibility for annual bonuses
• Contribution to monthly mobile phone bill
• Subsidised gym and fitness membership subscriptions
• Free weekly office lunch and regular team outings

If you are interested in this Account Director position, please get in touch with Ijeoma ASAP [email protected]