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Reed Specialist Recruitment
Account Director
Birmingham, West Midlands
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 13 hours ago
- Salary
- 45000.00 - 55000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Reed Specialist Recruitment
- Closes
- 15 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Are you looking to take the next step in your client services career?
Do you have a strong background in media, client relationship management, and team leadership?
Do you have experience working with Media Agencies or Media Owner environment?
If you can answer yes to the above questions then this could be the PERFECT role for you!
Reed Marketing & Creative are currently partnered with a leading agency based in Birmingham, who are looking for an Account Director to join their dynamic client services team.
Key Responsibilities:
Form an integral part of the client services department, leading client accounts and cultivating strong, profitable relationships.Manage and mentor client teams to deliver exceptional service and campaign results.New business pitches, including meeting prospective clients and media owners, and developing strategic media campaignsOversee strategic media planning and buying, presenting and selling plans to clients and agencies.Identify and convert new business opportunities across existing and prospective clients.Work closely with account management teams to deliver campaigns that meet client objectives.Build strong relationships with media owners to ensure buying efficiencies and value for clients.Stay informed on media research, market trends, and developments in the advertising industry.Deliver end–to–end client servicing, from briefings and meetings to campaign performance analysis.Represent the agency externally and maintain excellent relationships with roster agencies.Manage budgets, monitor account profitability, and ensure accurate billing and PO tracking.Support the professional development of team members through appraisals and ongoing coaching.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A minimum of 6+ years' experience in a client services or account management role surrounding Agencies or Digital Marketing WorkloadsA strategic and commercial mindset with strong leadership and communication skills.In–depth knowledge of the media landscape and marketing theory.Proven ability to manage multiple campaigns with a sharp eye for detail.Experience managing junior to mid–level team members.Strong negotiation and problem–solving skills.A proactive, self–starting attitude with excellent time management.In return you will receive a competitive salary depending on experience + excellent benefits + hybrid working (office & home – 1 day remote) + the opportunity to work with a forward–thinking agency in the heart of Birmingham.
If you are keen to know more about this fantastic opportunity as an Account Director, please click on the link to apply! Alternatively, you can get in touch with Jonathan Price at Reed Marketing & Creative in Birmingham.
Ad ID: 5416964783
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