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Account Director

Job Description - Account Director

Ready to elevate your advertising career and
join a growing team? Our client, a leading full-service advertising agency is renowned for delivering high-impact creative campaigns and strategic brand
solutions for major brands. They need a dynamic, agency-seasoned pro who brings
strong leadership, exceptional client-facing skills, and a passion for managing
high-volume creative projects from concept to execution.

The
Opportunity

In this role, you will act as the primary
liaison between key clients and internal creative teams, driving campaign
success while maintaining high operational and financial standards:

  • Serve
    as the trusted, primary point of contact for clients, leading status
    meetings, managing expectations, and identifying strategic growth
    opportunities within your portfolio.

  • Act as
    a sharp gatekeeper—interrogating incoming briefs for clarity and
    feasibility before translating them into structured, actionable studio
    briefs for strategy, creative, and production teams.

  • Keep
    projects moving seamlessly through studio workflow systems, managing
    timelines, mitigating risks, and ensuring all deliverables meet client
    deadlines.

  • Take
    ownership of project budgets, estimates, job costing, and revenue tracking
    in close collaboration with senior leadership and finance.



Requirements

  • Degree
    or diploma in Marketing, Project Management, Operations, or Production.

  • A
    minimum of  7+ years of
    hands-on experience within a fast-paced ad agency, creative studio, print,
    or retail marketing environment is essential.

  • A proven
    track record of managing key accounts, presenting ideas confidently, and
    building lasting client relationships.

  • Ability
    to guide cross-functional teams, manage scope creep, and keep high-volume
    projects on track under deadline pressure.

  • Strong
    financial awareness with experience managing budgets, quotes, and job
    costing.



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