Media Account Director

Overview

We’re the world’s largest independent global B2B marketing agency, where curious minds create the future. If you’re someone who’s thought-provoking, ego-quashing, mistake-learning, all-including, convention-breaking, and always-growing with a passion for what you do, you’ll fit right in.

We’re one agency spread across eight global offices, and we let our work do the talking. Our recent accolades include Global B2B Agency of the Year at the B2B Marketing Awards, Agency of the Year at the Elevation Awards, and wins at The Drum Awards, B2 ANA Awards, and Marketing Excellence Awards, Singapore.

We’re looking for an experienced, strategic and commercially minded Account Director to join our team, overseeing several established and new B2B brands. Our team culture is fast-paced yet fun and engaging – we value collaboration, open communication and innovation to ensure we achieve our collective goals while maintaining an enjoyable and supportive work environment. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who combines deep media planning expertise with exceptional client management skills.

They will take ownership of key client relationships, drive media strategy and lead a team to deliver best-in-class campaigns. As a valued member of our agency, we strive to provide opportunities for professional growth and career progression within the media team.

• Develop a deep understanding of clients’ marketing objectives, team structures and Mar Tech stacks to provide strategic media planning guidance.
• Take full ownership of client relationships, ensuring satisfaction, growth and alignment with business objectives.
• Lead media strategy and planning across multiple accounts, ensuring campaigns are insight-driven, effective and measurable.
• Take a leading role with new business pitches and client onboarding, contributing to agency growth– with oversight and support from the Media Director.
• Provide thought leadership and industry insights to help clients navigate the evolving media landscape and make informed strategic decisions.
• Oversee and develop a high-performing team, providing leadership, mentorship and career development support.
• Ensure all client deliverables meet the highest quality standards, from strategic recommendations to execution and reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external vendors and media partners to drive seamless execution of campaigns.
• Take ownership of financial management, including revenue forecasting, budget tracking and ensuring profitability across accounts– with oversight from the Media Director.
• Act as a key point of escalation for both internal and client teams, resolving challenges and maintaining a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Early Friday finish

• 5+ years of experience in a client-facing media planning role, executing campaigns across digital (social, programmatic, search, display & video) and traditional (out of home, print) media in collaboration with specialist teams.
• A commercially astute leader with a proven track record of building and expanding client relationships.
• A strategic thinker, confident in translating client business objectives into effective media plans and ensuring campaigns align with broader marketing goals.
• An experienced team manager with a passion for mentoring and developing talent, providing guidance and fostering professional growth.
• Proactive problem solver who can independently manage client expectations, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and strategic goals are met.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with a commitment to delivering high-quality outputs across every aspect of the role.
• Impeccable financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting and revenue tracking.
• Working knowledge of trafficking tools (e.g. CM360) and an understanding of paid social and search platform fundamentals.
• A skilled communicator with the ability to develop visually compelling and inspiring presentations that engage and inspire clients.

• 25 days holiday
• Birthday day off
• Dedicated learning and development programme for every member of staff
• Amazing office space, with free lunch provided
• Private medical…