Account Director

Job title: Account Director

Location: Manchester, UK

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Hybrid: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:30PM (Monday and Thursday in office)

About the Role:

We re looking for a strategic, commercially minded Account Director to lead a portfolio of key clients, drive growth, and inspire a high-performing account services team in our Creative Department.

You ll be the client s trusted partner, understanding their business inside out, delivering outstanding marketing communications, and ensuring every campaign hits objectives, on time and on budget.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual leave allowance starting at 33 days (including public holidays)
• Additional day off for your birthday (following successful completion of probation)
• Tax-free Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) bonus
• Group life assurance cover
• Regular company social events
• Option to enrol in private medical insurance after one year of service
• Long service recognition awards at five-year milestones
• Employee of the Quarter recognition scheme
• Complimentary tea, coffee, snacks, and access to fully equipped kitchen and breakout areas
• End-of-week team socials
• Employee referral incentive scheme
• Access to Pirkx employee perks and wellbeing platform from day one
• Workplace pension scheme with 3% employer contribution (following three months service)
• Performance Bonus: Discretionary profit-sharing bonus (prorated if mid-year start).

Responsibilities:

• Build strong client relationships and act as the main day-to-day contact.
• Develop and deliver marketing strategies that achieve measurable results.
• Oversee projects from briefing to completion, ensuring high standards.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance accurately.
• Lead, coach, and support the account services team through regular check-ins.
• Work with senior leadership to align on goals, processes, and growth plans.
• Represent the agency at client meetings, events, and networking opportunities.

Requirements:

• Calm and composed under pressure, able to handle challenges confidently.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, especially with senior clients.
• Proven experience in a marketing agency or property marketing environment.
• Strategic thinker with solid commercial understanding and financial awareness.
• Supportive leadership style with experience motivating and developing teams.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and project management skills.
• Confident collaborator who works well across teams and departments.