Account Director

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and shape high-impact client partnerships and translate objectives into scalable, cross‑channel creative and operations, while driving end‑to‑end delivery and continuous process improvement.

  • Client Partnership: Build trusted senior relationships and act as the strategic advisor on creative and media plans.
  • Delivery & Operations: Lead end‑to‑end creative projects across display, social, DOOH, and video; optimize workflows and team collaboration.
  • Commercial & Growth: Own forecasting, scoping, and financial tracking; identify opportunities and support new business initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Building trusted, senior‑level relationships with clients and acting as a strategic partner
  • Translating client objectives into scalable, effective creative and operational solutions
  • Leading end‑to‑end delivery of dynamic creative projects across display, social, DOOH and video
  • Identifying growth opportunities and supporting new business initiatives
  • Owning commercial oversight, including forecasting, scoping and financial tracking
  • Improving workflows and operational efficiency across teams and projects
  • Coaching and supporting account team members, helping them grow and succeed

Requirements

  • Experience leading accounts or projects within digital media, creative technology or production
  • A strong understanding of digital campaign ecosystems and creative workflows
  • Confidence working with senior stakeholders and presenting clearly and thoughtfully
  • Commercial awareness, with experience supporting forecasting and governance
  • An organised, solutions-focused approach to managing multiple priorities
  • A collaborative mindset and enjoyment of working across creative, media and tech teams

    Benefits

    • Pension
    • Life Assurance
    • Private Medical cover
    • Reflection Days
    • Shared Parental Leave
    • Range of additional initiatives, including Employee Action Groups (EAGs) and inclusive benefits showcased on Publicis Career Page
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    Publicis Media

    Publicis Media harnesses the power of modern media through leading agency brands Dysrupt, Infinite Roar, Publicis Collective, Publicis Health Media, Spark Foundry, Starcom and Zenith, as well as global accelerator PMX; immersive experience group PMCI (inclusive of Picture Motion and RDL Worldwide); and access to integrated platform-based technologies and offerings from CJ, Epsilon and Influential. A key business solution of Publicis Groupe ([Euronext Paris FR0000130577, CAC 40]), Publicis Media’s digital-first, data-driven global solutions deliver client value and drive growth in a platform-powered world. It is present in over 100 countries with over 23,000 employees worldwide.

    London, England, United Kingdom
    11K employees (3,008 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    526.1K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    33.4%
    Direct
    38.4%
    Referral
    11.8%
    Social
    15.8%
    Paid
    0.4%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~10.8K

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    2,719 (25% of company)
    Median Career Experience
    13.5 years
    Median Tenure
    4.5 years
    Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
    215