Account Director in Leicestershire

We’re working on behalf of a highly respected, independently minded strategic brand and creative agency to identify an exceptional Account Director ready to step into a genuine leadership role.

With an established reputation for delivering high-level strategic and creative work to complex B2B organisations, the agency is now looking for a commercially astute client leader to become a key part of its senior team.

This is a business for people who enjoy autonomy, accountability, and being part of something they can genuinely help shape.

If you thrive in entrepreneurial environments, enjoy working closely with senior decision-makers, and want your next move to offer more than just another title change, this could be an exceptional opportunity!

This is not a traditional “account management” role.

You’ll step in as second-in-command to the Managing Director within client services, inheriting responsibility for several of the agency’s most significant client relationships—including major brands within construction, energy infrastructure, and higher education.

You’ll be expected to lead from the front: shaping strategy, driving commercial performance, mentoring team members, and helping define the future direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as senior strategic lead across flagship client accounts
• Partner closely with the Managing Director and the Strategy leadership team
• Own and grow multiple high-value B2B client relationships
• Develop strategic account plans and identify growth opportunities
• Lead briefing, planning, and delivery across brand, digital, and campaign projects
• Take ownership of profitability, utilisation, recoverability, and commercial negotiations
• Line manage and develop members of the delivery team
• Support new business activity, including proposals, chemistry meetings, and pitches
• Contribute at board level, influencing operational and strategic business decisions

You’re already operating successfully at Account Director level, with at least 2 years’ experience in a senior client leadership role.

You're already operating successfully at Account Director level, with experienc in:

• Strong B2B agency experience (essential)
• The ability to operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels
• Commercial sharpness and strong financial awareness
• Excellent client counsel and relationship-building skills
• A track record of identifying and converting organic growth opportunities
• Natural leadership and mentoring capability
• Confidence managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of financial tools such as Xero
• Experience with forecasting, P&L ownership, or agency financial reporting

• £45,000–£50,000 DOE
• Performance-related bonus
• Employee ownership bonus (tax-efficient)
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working
• Parking on site
• Operational board participation from day one
• A genuine pathway toward senior executive leadership