Account Director

Are you an Account Director who lives and breathes sport, street culture, gaming or lifestyle? Do you know what could derail a live event before it happens? Can you translate commercial ambition into culturally sharp creative? And are you confident enough to challenge global brands when it matters?

We’re partnering with a high-growth creative agency in Manchester looking for an exceptional Account Director to join their Client Services team.

This isn’t a “maintenance” AD role.

You’ll be the conductor of the band, leading the relationship, translating client feedback into intelligent briefs, interrogating strategy, and ensuring campaigns land brilliantly across digital, social and live environments.

You’ll report into a Senior Business Director and manage an Account Manager, working closely as a tight-knit trio to deliver culturally relevant, commercially effective campaigns.

• Acting as the trusted advisor to major clients
• Leading integrated campaigns across digital, social and live experiences
• Translating client feedback into clear, efficient and inspiring briefs
• Owning financial performance and commercial growth across accounts
• Challenging clients confidently and constructively
• Leading pitches, presentations and strategic conversations
• Identifying new growth opportunities within existing relationships
• Managing and developing an Account Manager
• Presenting strategy and creative responses alongside internal teams
• Travelling to events throughout the year where required

• 5+ years in a fast-paced creative agency
• Strong digital & social campaign experience (this is essential)
• Exposure to live campaigns or event production
• Experience handling large, recognisable brands
• Commercial confidence and strong budget ownership
• The ability to lead, not operate as a lone wolf

This agency backs ambitious, creative people. They want team players who are culturally curious, commercially sharp and creatively ambitious.

• Flexible & hybrid working
• Birthday off
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Enhanced sick leave and mental health support