Account Director - Offline Media in Ledston

• Account Director - Offline Media
• Leeds

Who we are

The leading customer acquisition media planning and buying agency.

What we do

We build businesses and brands by acquiring high-value customers efficiently, innovatively and rapidly.

Why we do it

To ensure our client partners retain a competitive advantage and provide a positive return for all stakeholders.

We’re on the lookout for a standout Account Director to join our high‑performing Leeds team.

This is a senior, high‑profile role with real influence, working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Board and Business Directors to shape strategy, challenge thinking, and drive the agency forward.

You’ll combine strategic thinking with strong leadership, building high-performing teams and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Deep expertise in TV planning and buying is essential, alongside the ability to work seamlessly across our integrated offering, collaborating with Digital, Labs (Data Science & Analytics), and SEO to deliver connected, insight‑led solutions.

With the autonomy to lead and the support of an experienced leadership team, you'll thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

We’re looking for a commercially minded, entrepreneurial leader who challenges thinking, spots opportunities, and drives results.

Why ARM?

Big impact. Fast growth. Real opportunity.

We’re one of the UK’s fastest-growing performance marketing agencies, with 130+ specialists across London, Amsterdam and Leeds, bringing together strategy, creativity, data and technology to drive real results.

With £350m+ in media spend across TV, digital, offline and SEO, you’ll gain exposure to high-impact campaigns and work with brands like Brooks, Omaze, Dusk, and Save The Children, alongside ambitious, high-growth scale-ups.

What really sets ARM apart is what it means for you

• Accelerate your career with clear progression and meaningful responsibility from day one
• Learn from the best, with hands‑on experience and industry‑leading expertise around you
• Make a real impact, not just support from the sidelines
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice is heard and valued
• How You’ll Make an Impact
• 4+ years’ experience in a similar role working with offline media channels – TV, radio, outdoor and print.
• Fully conversant (planning and buying) across several media channels, including TV.
• Strong client relationships and ownership of several accounts.
• Sound experience working at strategic level and making recommendations.
• Team management to deliver effective media campaigns across integrated channel.
• Developing and mentoring to ensure exceptional client delivery.
• Establishing and managing long‑term client strategies.
• Taking an active role in new business generation.
• A confident communicator; written and verbal. Lead client meetings and presentations.
• What You’ll Bring
• Leading client meetings and relationships.
• Managing client’s business to ensure optimum spend.
• Instrumental in strategic team thinking and quality of work.
• Instigating planning and client‑related business initiatives.
• Establishing and managing long‑term client strategies.
• Assessing client satisfaction and profitability.
• Responsibility for ensuring regular client strategy and status meetings are implemented.
• Key media owner negotiation and ensuring buying standards are maintained.
• Providing Board with insight of client/team/media owner issues.
• Identification of any new offline media opportunities, and investigate the potential feasibility for ARM clients.
• Increase offline media knowledge in the agency and lead training programmes where required.
• Key to recruiting and retaining top talent.
• Learning at Our Core

Training and development sit at the heart of everything we do.

Every team member benefits from a personalised development plan, structured coaching, knowledge‑sharing sessions, external and partner‑led training, and access to industry‑recognised qualifications including IPA Foundation and TV Masters.

Culture & Belonging

ARM is known for developing exceptional talent in a friendly, inclusive environment.

We move fast, support each other fully and value every voice.

You’ll be encouraged to take ownership, grow your expertise and build a long‑term career.

• Our Benefits
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Annual company away day & regular socials
• Drinks fridge, free fruit, Monday breakfast & Friday lunches
• Private healthcare with Vitality + 50% Virgin Gym discount
• Flexi Fridays + birthday time off
• Long‑term service awards (up to £10k) + sabbaticals
• Life cover (4× salary), enhanced sick pay & income protection
• Perkbox perks & wellbeing programme
• Season ticket loan + cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Media, technical & leadership training
• Clear progression and development roadmap

Accelerate and fast‑track your career with All Response Media.

At All Response Media, inclusion isn’t a statement, it’s how we work.

We champion equal opportunities, have zero tolerance for discrimination, and believe diverse perspectives are key to driving innovation, growth, and better outcomes for everyone.

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