Account Director Job at Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer! (Leeds)

Job Description

I'm working with a highly respected independent branding agency in Leeds that’s looking to appoint an experienced and strategically minded Account Director to lead client relationships and deliver outstanding brand-led work. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior agency professional who’s passionate about branding, thrives in a fast-paced creative environment, and is looking to work across a varied mix of clients and sectors. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and guiding both strategic brand projects and integrated marketing campaigns, collaborating closely with talented creative and strategy teams in a supportive, ideas-led culture.

Job Responsibility

Act as the strategic lead and main point of contact for a portfolio of key clients
Oversee the delivery of brand and integrated marketing projects – from brief through to execution
Work closely with internal teams (creative, strategy, digital) to ensure work is delivered on time, on brief, and to a high standard
Provide strategic guidance and brand expertise to clients, helping shape and evolve their brand presence
Identify opportunities to grow client relationships, adding value and spotting potential for additional projects
Manage budgets, timelines, and resourcing for your accounts
Mentor and support junior members of the client services team

Requirements

Proven experience in an agency environment, ideally at Senior Account Manager or Account Director level
Strong background in brand strategy, brand development, and campaign delivery
Experience working across a variety of sectors – comfortable adapting to different audiences and client types
Strong understanding of the creative and production process across digital and traditional channels
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Highly organised and commercially aware, with a proactive and strategic mindset
A passion for brand, design, and big-picture thinking

What we offer

A key leadership role in a creative, independent agency known for quality, collaboration, and innovation
The chance to work across a diverse client base with exciting and varied brand challenges
A hybrid working model, typically 2–3 days in the central Leeds studio
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
Supportive team culture with a focus on career development, creativity, and flexibility

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