- Experience
- 4+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Experienced client service professionals who are ready to lead senior client relationships, enjoy strategic and commercial conversations, and want to help deliver standout creative work are encouraged to apply.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Job description
Role overview
An exciting creative agency in the North East is hiring an Account Director based in Newcastle. The salary is described as very competitive and will depend on the candidate’s experience. This position is for someone who enjoys building strong client partnerships, shaping smart strategy, and helping deliver commercially successful creative work.
Key responsibilities
- Act as the most senior contact for important clients and build trusted, long-term working relationships.
- Translate client business needs and market insight into clear strategic direction.
- Work closely with strategy, creative, and production teams to bring effective ideas to life.
- Identify opportunities to grow accounts, present new ideas, and strengthen the agency’s strategic value to clients.
- Oversee forecasting, profitability, and scope management while keeping commercial performance on track.
- Make sure projects move forward smoothly, problems are addressed early, and quality standards remain high.
- Share knowledge, support the team, and help build a positive agency culture.
Candidate profile
The ideal applicant has at least 4 years of experience managing client relationships at a senior level, preferably within an agency environment. They should combine strategic thinking with a strong commercial mindset, feel comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, and have experience leading teams and developing talent. A real enthusiasm for high-quality creative work is also important.
Working style
The role suits someone who is positive, collaborative, commercially aware, calm when pressure is high, and able to make sound judgements. The right person should be motivated by delivering strong results and should set the tone for others through their leadership approach.
Why this role stands out
This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by leading key client relationships in a growing creative business. The agency describes its culture as supportive and collaborative, with room to shape future direction and develop professionally. A strong benefits package and flexibility are available for the right candidate.
Additional information
Location: Newcastle. Employment type: full-time, onsite. Number of openings: not specified.