Senior Account Director (Marketing)

TL;DR

Senior Account Director (Marketing): Leading the delivery of digital marketing strategies for large enterprise global clients with an accent on commercial growth, stakeholder management, and operational excellence. Focus on driving agency revenue through up-selling, managing cross-functional delivery teams across time zones, and ensuring account profitability.

Location: Hybrid from Norwich, London, or Oxford offices

Company

World's most awarded marketing consultancy specializing in brands operating in complex markets.

What you will do

• Act as the primary contact for a portfolio of large global enterprise clients.
• Lead the delivery of best-in-market digital strategies to achieve measurable business impact.
• Manage and develop a team of Account Handlers.
• Drive agency growth via cross-selling, up-selling, and strategic opportunity spotting.
• Lead cross-functional teams (Strategy, Creative, Performance) across different time zones.
• Take full financial ownership of accounts to ensure commercial health and profitability.

Requirements

• Proven track record in a similar role within a fast-paced agency environment.
• Exceptional client management and senior stakeholder influence skills.
• Strong financial acumen and commercial awareness.
• Experience in line management and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Hands-on experience with digital marketing channels such as PPC, Social, and Digital PR.
• Proficiency with analytics platforms like Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive reward and pay aligned with local market practices.
• Continuous Performance Management (CPM) for ongoing career growth and coaching.
• Flexible working arrangements and generous paid time off.
• Investment in professional development through training and learning programs.
• Inclusive community with family-friendly policies and ESG commitments.

Hiring process

• Application review followed by a screening call.
• Hiring manager interview and a technical challenge (if applicable).
• Team meeting and final decision.