Client Services Director

Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own client-services leadership for an agency with a mix of marketing and experiential work, turning multi-account management into strong strategic partnerships and measurable delivery.

  • Team leadership and development: build a high performing client-servicing group and escalate complex issues with calm, commercial resolve.
  • Client relationships and strategic counsel: maintain senior relationships and provide direction across integrated campaigns.

Job Description

  • Lead and support a team of Account Directors, Senior Account Directors, Account Managers and Account Executives, creating an environment where people can perform at their best
  • Build and maintain strong senior-level client relationships, acting as a trusted partner and providing strategic counsel when required
  • Ensure the delivery of first-class client service across all accounts and projects
  • Oversee campaign delivery to ensure work is completed on brief, on time, within budget and in line with agreed profit expectations
  • Support the growth of existing accounts by identifying opportunities to increase spend and strengthen client partnerships
  • Contribute to new business opportunities and support pitches, tenders and client presentations where required
  • Use data, reporting tools and client feedback to monitor performance, identify efficiencies and improve ways of working
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams including Creative, Finance, Operations, Staffing and HR to ensure successful project delivery
  • Champion best practice across client servicing, sharing knowledge and supporting continuous improvement
  • Develop, coach and motivate team members, supporting their skills, confidence and career development
  • Significant senior-level experience within a marketing, advertising, experiential, creative, design or branding agency environment
  • Proven experience leading and developing client services teams
  • Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to provide clear direction across complex accounts and campaigns
  • Excellent commercial awareness, including budget management, profitability, resource planning and margin improvement
  • Experience managing senior client relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels
  • Confident communication, presentation and negotiation skills
  • A strong understanding of integrated campaign delivery, including creative development, operations, staffing and logistics
  • Experience using data, reporting and insight to monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities calmly and professionally in a fast-paced agency environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-focused and collaborative approach
  • Up-to-date awareness of relevant market, regulatory and industry changes, including GDPR
  • A professional, personable and approachable style, with excellent attention to detail
  • UK driving license and access to a car
  • Life assurance - to support the financial security of your loved ones
  • Day one access to Digital GP service 24/7 - we know getting hold of a GP can sometimes be difficult (plus free private medical healthcare after 2 years\' service)
  • Retail discounts scheme - save money on lots of everyday high street, online purchases as well as treats and experiences
  • Employee Assist Programme 24/7 - support when you need it on a range of practical, financial, health and legal issues
  • Our head office location has multiple perks including an onsite gym, free breakfasts, free carparking and onsite cafĂ©
  • Regular company socials from BBQs to festive celebrations
  • Quarterly and annual recognition award schemes
  • Salary sacrifice scheme to help with your commute costs whether you travel by car or bicycle
  • And not to forget free onsite car parking or a free shuttle service from the local train station!
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N2O

3.8 Glassdoor

N2O is a full-service creative brand experience agency that blends cultural intelligence, human insight and bold ideas to create moments people seek out, not scroll past.We help brands stand out in a world full of distraction, through campaigns that stir emotion, inspire participation and create lasting connection.Whether out in the world, online, in-store or at home, we build experiences that travel further and perform harder.Our work connects the full customer journey, from discovery to conversation to conversion, with a fully integrated model that brings every stage under one roof.Strategy-led. Insight-driven. Creatively executed. Built for real-world impact

Founded in 1999
Maidenhead, England, GBR
516 employees (115 in marketing)
79% recommend to a friend
91% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
28.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
45.5%
Direct
47.2%
Referral
4.5%
Social
1.3%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~519

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
83 (16% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
7