Digital Account Director

Gleeson are delighted to be working with a UK-leading media agency in their search for a Digital Account Director.

This is a role which has been created due to growth of the business and their continued success in 2024. The role will see you managing the already established digital team, which is a team of 9.

Ideally, you will have worked agency side and have experience managing a team of a similar size. You will need to have experience in managing key accounts – whether that be B2B or B2C.

If you're in a position where you're wanting more responsibility and an opportunity to play a lead role in developing a larger team, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

“What will I be doing day-to-day?”

• You will be leading on digital campaigns and developing relationships with key clients to ensure they are growing and profitable.
• Overseeing campaigns across Paid Social, Display and PPC.
• Implementing and optimising digital campaigns where necessary, suggesting ways to improve efficiencies for clients.
• Keeping up to date with new media opportunities across digital channels.
• Effectively managing and nurturing client teams to deliver exceptional levels of service.
• Identifying and converting new business opportunities for both existing and future clients.
• Working closely with account management team to deliver campaigns that reach clients target audience and objectives in a timely fashion.
• Maintaining a detailed awareness of relevant media research and market trends for client accounts.
• Delivering end-to-end digital campaigns from client briefings, attending meetings, to overseeing campaign performance pre-and post-delivery.
• Representing the business on all levels externally, building and maintaining excellent relationships with roster agencies.
• Managing budgets and monitor profitability of digital accounts to hit agency targets.

“What experience is your client looking for?”

• Experience in Paid Social and Google Ads.
• Experience in Google Analytics.
• Possess both a strategic and commercial mindset.
• Personable and adept at building relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to juggle a multitude of campaigns and have a sharp eye for detail.
• Decisive nature with strong problem-solving skills.
• Good motivator, skilled at giving immediate and honest specific praise.
• Experience of managing junior to mid-level members of a team.
• Knowledgeable about trends in media research, media landscape and how translate into new opportunities.
• Effective negotiator and trader, adept at closing sales and increasing profits.

This role will be based out of our client's offices in Birmingham 4 days per week. They are offering a competitive salary and a clear progression path within the business.

For more information on the role, please contact Steve Smaylen on 07850 461534.

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