About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Account Director to join our team. This pivotal role is dedicated to driving strategic growth, fostering long-term client relationships, and delivering exceptional value across a portfolio of key client accounts. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of client needs, demonstrate strong commercial acumen, and align our services and solutions to achieve mutual success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Growth & Value
             • Develop and implement comprehensive growth strategies to enhance the value of our services and solutions.
           • Identify and pursue opportunities for expanding service offerings and deepening client engagements.
2. Client Understanding & Needs
             • Gain deep insights into client industries, businesses, and challenges.
           • Translate client strategic objectives into actionable plans aligned with our business goals.
3. Relationship Management
             • Cultivate and maintain strong, meaningful relationships with clients.
           • Ensure open communication, gather client feedback, and foster long-term partnerships.
4. Commercial Drive
             • Leverage a commercial mindset to drive revenue growth and expand service portfolios.
           • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure delivery of high-value services.
5. Account Oversight
             • Manage a portfolio of strategic client accounts, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
           • Support account leads in executing strategies for client success.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in account management or a related field, emphasizing strategic growth and building strong client relationships.
• Expertise in commercial strategies, with a proven ability to spot and capitalize on growth opportunities.
• Skilled in developing and nurturing long-term client relationships.
• Leadership experience in guiding and mentoring teams to drive account success.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to and negotiating with senior executives.
• Strong analytical mindset, capable of solving complex challenges and delivering effective solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of the digital industry and its market dynamics is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a relevant discipline.
• Advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification in management is highly desirable

We offer:

• Company pension contribution of 5% (for employees who contribute 5%.)
• Income protection (13 weeks deferment providing 50% of basic salary and pension contributions for 5 years)
• Private BUPA complete healthcare (or up to £750 annual contribution toward gym membership)
• Cash plan (supporting dental, opticians, chiropractic treatment etc)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Up to £1,000 per annum toward training linked to your personal development plan
• Travelcard loan for an annual travel card to London
• 25 days’ holiday per annum excluding bank holidays
• Work 8 weeks a year abroad
• 24/7 access to fantastic central London office
• Health & Wellbeing platform access £10 a month
• Regular social events (and working with an awesome team!)