Account Director

About the Role

Are you an experienced Account Director ready for a new challenge one that swaps the grey London skies for year-round tropical sunshine? This is a unique opportunity to relocate to Manila, Philippines, and lead client relationships at an ambitious and fast-growing digital agency.

You'll be the key point of contact for global clients, ensuring the seamless delivery of cutting-edge web and app design projects. If you re passionate about digital innovation, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are excited by the prospect of international career growth, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

In this role, you ll:

• Own client relationships, ensuring projects meet expectations from concept to delivery.
• Identify and drive revenue opportunities within key accounts.
• Work closely with design and delivery teams to translate client needs into clear project briefs.
• Oversee project scope, budgets, and timelines, preventing scope creep.
• Review all deliverables for quality before presenting them to clients.
• Mentor junior client service team members.
• Coordinate meetings, stakeholder communications, and project updates across time zones.
• Support business development, growing existing accounts and pitching to new clients.

Required Skills
To succeed in this role, you ll need:

• 3 5 years of experience in client services, working on digital projects.
• A strong background in experience design and product innovation.
• Hands-on experience managing UX/UI projects (web and app focus).
• Familiarity with backlog management tools like Jira.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to juggle multiple tasks and stakeholders with ease.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

This opportunity offers more than just a salary it s a full relocation package with:

• Competitive Pay: PHP 120 000 per month (£1,750 £2,200).
• Relocation Support: Visa sponsorship, return flight to the UK, and company-provided accommodation within walking distance of the office.
• Healthcare: Full coverage for peace of mind.
• Equity Options: ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), giving you a stake in the company s success.
• Lower Cost of Living: Your salary stretches further in Manila, offering a high quality of life with affordable dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Why This Role?

This is a chance to take your career global, working in a dynamic, multicultural environment on projects with international clients. You ll collaborate with experts from top consultancies, drive innovation in digital design, and experience an exciting new culture in one of Asia s most vibrant cities.

At Concept Onyx Recruitment, we connect talented professionals with career-defining opportunities. If you re ready to make the leap and build something incredible in Manila, apply now.