Account Director

We’re looking for an experienced Account Director to lead major youth and brand marketing campaigns for some of the world’s best-known consumer brands. You’ll oversee integrated projects that blend experiential, digital, and social activation , helping connect brands with student and Gen Z audiences across the UK and Europe.

You’ll guide a talented account team, shape client strategy, and play a hands-on role in driving creativity, delivery excellence, and account growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and grow client relationships, ensuring every campaign hits its strategic and creative objectives
• Manage multiple high-profile accounts, maintaining profitability and spotting opportunities for growth
• Mentor and develop account managers and executives, creating a culture of collaboration and accountability
• Oversee campaign delivery from briefing and creative development through to execution, reporting and optimisation
• Present confidently to clients — from proactive pitches and proposals to post-campaign evaluations
• Coordinate with finance to track spend, reconcile budgets and ensure projects remain commercially sound
• Collaborate with internal creative, production, and strategy teams to deliver best-in-class youth marketing campaigns
• Support new-business activity and help shape the agency’s future direction

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ agency experience in marketing, experiential, or brand activation (consumer-focused preferred)
• Proven success leading integrated campaigns across live events, digital, and social channels
• Strong understanding of Gen Z culture , youth trends, and the student landscape
• Skilled at managing teams, nurturing talent, and building positive internal culture
• Confident presenter and relationship builder across client and supplier networks
• Highly organised, detail-driven, and commercially aware
• Creative mindset with the ability to blend strategic insight and innovative thinking
• Experience with music, festival, or nightlife campaigns is a plus

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary £55,000–£65,000 DOE
• 24 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension & performance-based bonus scheme
• Vitality Health cover
• New-business incentives and career-progression opportunities
• Summer & Christmas parties, agency away days, and team-building activities
• Discounts with partner brands and local businesses