At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead key client relationships and drive strategic growth for complex accounts.
- Company: Dynamic agency in Manchester with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a vibrant team with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Take ownership of impactful client partnerships and develop your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing multi-service accounts and strong commercial acumen required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Salary: £55k+ dependent on experience
Location: Manchester (hybrid)
We’re looking for someone to take real ownership of some of our most important client relationships; not simply manage them, but genuinely lead them. You’ll lead a portfolio of complex, multi-service accounts, working with senior client stakeholders on strategy, commercial performance and long term growth. You’ll also manage and develop a team, helping them become confident, capable account leads in their own right.
Key responsibilities:
- Leading client strategy, commercial planning and account health across a portfolio of key relationships
- Owning senior oversight of revenue, forecasting, scope, profitability and growth
- Leading renewals, commercial conversations and significant expansion opportunities
- Building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders
- Identifying and resolving risks before they affect retention, reputation or performance
- Managing and developing Account Managers
- Bringing together the right expertise from across the agency to solve complex client challenges
- Sharing client and market insight to help shape wider agency priorities
Skills and experience:
- Experience leading complex, multi-service accounts within a digital or integrated agency
- Confidence owning senior client relationships end-to-end, including at director or C-suite level
- Strong commercial understanding, including growth, scope, forecasting and profitability
- Experience leading renewals, negotiations, proposals or account recovery plans
- A genuine track record of managing and developing Client Services teams
- The ability to bring different teams together and create clarity when priorities compete
This role offers real ownership of important client partnerships, commercial performance and a team.
Senior Account Director | Embryo in Manchester employer: Embryo
Embryo is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of Manchester. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for our team members to develop their skills and take ownership of significant client relationships, all while enjoying the benefits of a hybrid working model. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking agency that values innovation and teamwork, ensuring that every employee can thrive and contribute to our collective success.
