Account Director — Senior Client Lead (B2B agency) — Manchester - Up to £52k
About the role
I’m recruiting for a growing, creatively-led B2B agency looking for a commercially minded Account Director to own day-to-day delivery, client relationships and growth across a portfolio of strategic accounts. You’ll lead cross-functional teams to deliver integrated brand, digital and campaign work, drive profitability, mentor junior colleagues and contribute to new business and thought leadership.
What you’ll do
- Lead the day-to-day running of nominated client accounts, ensuring excellent service and on-time delivery.
- Translate client briefs into clear plans, proposals and scoped projects, working with strategy, creative and production teams.
- Own commercial performance: quoting, forecasting, fee targets, margin and billing accuracy.
- Identify and sell-in organic growth opportunities; support pitches and proposal development.
- Mentor and (where relevant) line-manage junior account team members, supporting their development.
- Represent the agency at client meetings and industry events as required.
About you
- 6+ years’ experience in a B2B agency or marketing environment with proven senior account handling.
- Strong commercial awareness: forecasting, quoting, margin management and revenue accountability.
- Excellent stakeholder and project management skills; calm under pressure and highly organised.
- Confident presenter with experience in pitching and new-business activity.
- Experience with agency systems (e.g. Synergist or similar), Teams/SharePoint and CRM/marketing platforms desirable.
- A collaborative, curious mindset who values quality, growth and a bit of fun in the day-to-day.
What’s on offer
- Salary: Up to £52,000 (DOE).
- Hybrid working with flexibility and car parking available.
- 25 days’ holiday + birthday off
- monthly mobile allowance
- stakeholder pension
- additional benefits after 2 years.
- Structured Personal Growth Programme and ongoing L&D to support career progression.
Why this role matters
This is a visible, senior client leadership role where you’ll combine strategic thinking, delivery excellence and commercial control to help scale both client impact and agency growth. You’ll join a friendly, ambitious team that values creativity, curiosity and problem-solving.
