Marketing Specialist in Manchester

Account Director – Paid Social | Manchester | Hybrid Working (3 days per week in the office | Salary: Up to £45,000

I'm currently working with a marketing agency that is looking to appoint an Account Director to join its growing Paid Social team in Manchester.

This opportunity would suit someone who has built strong experience across paid social advertising and is now looking for a role that offers greater ownership, client exposure, and the chance to influence campaign strategy across a diverse portfolio of brands.

The successful candidate will take a lead role in managing paid social activity from planning through to optimisation and reporting, while acting as a trusted advisor to clients and supporting the development of more junior team members.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Developing and delivering paid social strategies aligned to client objectives
• Leading campaign execution across platforms such as Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, Pinterest, LinkedIn and other emerging channels
• Using performance data and audience insights to drive continuous improvement and campaign efficiency
• Managing client relationships and becoming a key point of contact for strategic paid social recommendations
• Presenting campaign performance, insights and future opportunities to stakeholders
• Identifying new testing opportunities, platform innovations and growth initiatives
• Collaborating with wider digital teams to ensure paid social activity supports broader marketing objectives
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team to help them develop their technical and strategic capabilities

The ideal background:

• Strong hands-on experience across paid social advertising platforms
• Previous experience managing multiple campaigns and client accounts simultaneously
• Comfortable analysing performance data and translating findings into actionable recommendations
• Confident presenting to clients and building long‑term relationships
• Experience supporting, mentoring or managing junior team members
• Agency experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• A commercially aware and proactive mindset with a passion for digital marketing

In return, you'll join a business that genuinely invests in its people, offering clear progression opportunities, ongoing professional development and the chance to work alongside a highly experienced digital team.

Account Director – Paid Social | Manchester | Hybrid Working (3 days per week in the office | Salary: Up to £45,000