Paid Media Account Director - #2612203 in England

Managing Consultant – Digital Recruitment at Herd Digital | Digital Specialist | PPC | Paid Social | SEO | Programmatic | Display

Job Title: Paid Media Account Director

Location: London, UK (flexible/hybrid – occasional travel to the London office)

About The Company

Looking for genuine flexibility? Ready to step into a senior leadership role where your impact is felt across clients, teams and the agency as a whole? This company operates a modern London HQ that’s always open – but how often you use it is entirely up to you. Some team members come in once or twice a month, others a few days a week. Autonomy, trust and flexibility are core to how they work. Their people‑first culture and progressive approach to marketing have earned them recognition as one of The Times Magazine’s “Top Workplaces for Culture & Innovation 2025.” Alongside regular socials, the agency hosts an annual international company retreat to destinations such as Barcelona, New York and Rome.

They’re known for pushing boundaries in modern performance marketing and are looking for senior leaders who enjoy staying ahead of the curve. High performers are rewarded through a profit‑share bonus scheme, alongside additional performance‑based incentives – ensuring you share directly in the company’s success.

Role & Responsibilities

As Paid Media Account Director, you’ll take strategic ownership of key performance marketing accounts, acting as a senior client partner while leading teams to deliver exceptional results across PPC and Paid Social.

This is a leadership role with influence – shaping account strategy, guiding senior stakeholders, driving commercial growth and helping define best practice across the agency.

• Lead the strategic direction of high‑value PPC and Paid Social accounts (Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, and emerging platforms)
• Act as a trusted senior advisor to clients, owning relationships with key decision‑makers and stakeholders
• Drive commercial growth across accounts through upsell, cross‑sell and long‑term planning
• Oversee campaign performance, ensuring best‑in‑class execution, optimisation and reporting
• Translate performance data into clear, compelling insights and strategic recommendations
• Mentor and develop Account Managers and Paid Media Managers, fostering a high‑performance team culture
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership on agency‑wide initiatives, innovation and process improvement
• Contribute to new business pitches, proposals and strategic planning where required

Skills & Experience

• Extensive hands‑on experience across Paid Search and/or Paid Social within a performance marketing environment
• Proven experience managing senior client relationships and large or complex accounts
• Strong commercial mindset with experience driving account growth and retention
• Confident leader with experience mentoring and developing high‑performing teams
• Strategic thinker who balances innovation with measurable performance outcomes

Company Benefits

• Remote‑first hybrid working with full access to the London HQ
• 12 “Work From Anywhere” days per year for international working flexibility
• Quarterly profit‑share bonus + performance‑based incentives
• Commission for client referrals, cross‑sell and upsell contributions
• 25 days holiday + birthday off, rising to 30 with tenure
• Annual international company trip (previous destinations include Barcelona, Rome, NYC)
• Monthly agency socials – rooftop drinks, immersive experiences, launch parties
• “Culture Credits” monthly budget for wellness, cinema, exhibitions or creative inspiration
• Paid volunteering days for causes you care about
• Employee recognition awards celebrating innovation and leadership
• Life assurance (2x salary)
• Pension scheme (matched up to 3%, with planned increases)
• Sabbatical options after 5 years
• Optional EU travel for client meetings, conferences and shoots

Job Details

Job ID: #

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Marketing

Industry

Marketing Services

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