At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic programmes and manage key client accounts for top B2B brands.
- Company: Join Stein, a Global B2B Agency of the Year, part of MSQ Group.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive day rate, and a chance to work with industry leaders.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to celebrating different perspectives.
- Why this job: Make an impact in B2B marketing while collaborating with creative and strategic teams.
- Qualifications: Significant experience in account management within marketing or advertising agencies.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Stein is a B2B marketing agency and part of the fast-growing MSQ Group. We drive revenue growth from brand to demand with blue-chip clients on a global scale. We’re proud to be Global B2B Agency of the Year, and the driving force behind B2B marketing through world-leading thought leadership, partnerships, and tools. Due to continued growth, we're looking for an experienced Freelance Account Director to support our UK team. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior client services professional to work with some of the world's leading B2B brands, leading strategic programmes, managing senior stakeholder relationships, and driving integrated campaign delivery.
Working closely with our Client Services, Strategy, Creative and Media teams, you will provide leadership across key accounts, ensuring exceptional client service, strong commercial performance and delivery excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a senior strategic partner to clients, building trusted relationships and providing proactive counsel.
- Lead the day-to-day management of key client accounts and integrated marketing programmes.
- Translate client objectives into clear strategic plans and actionable workstreams.
- Drive the integration of brand and demand activity across content, creative, media, digital and ABM programmes.
- Identify opportunities for account growth and support commercial discussions where appropriate.
- Lead client meetings, presentations, workshops and status calls.
- Oversee delivery across multiple projects and teams, ensuring timelines, budgets and quality standards are met.
- Manage project scope and proactively identify and address scope creep.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage delivery dependencies.
- Resolve client and project challenges quickly and effectively.
- Support new business pitches and proposal development as required.
- Champion efficient ways of working and leverage AI-enabled tools to improve delivery and client outcomes.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: Significant experience in an Account Director or Senior Account Director role within a marketing, advertising or communications agency. Strong experience working with B2B clients and managing integrated marketing programmes. Proven track record of managing senior client stakeholders and leading strategic conversations.
- Strategic Thinking: Strong understanding of integrated B2B marketing, ABM, digital channels and B2B buyer journeys. Ability to translate business objectives into effective marketing strategies and programmes.
- Client Leadership: Confident managing complex stakeholder relationships and navigating challenging client situations. Skilled at presenting ideas, influencing decisions and building long-term partnerships.
- Commercial Awareness: Experience managing budgets, project profitability, resource planning and scope management. Comfortable identifying commercial opportunities and supporting account growth.
- Collaboration: Able to work effectively across strategy, creative, content, media and project management teams. Natural mentor and collaborator who can support and guide team members where needed.
- Drive & Passion: Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused. Passionate about delivering outstanding client work and measurable business results.
Contract Details:
- Freelance / Contract Opportunity
- Flexible working arrangements
- Hybrid working with attendance at our London office as required
- Day rate dependent on experience
- Immediate start preferred
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that diverse teams create stronger outcomes. Stein is committed to building an inclusive workplace that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We welcome applications from candidates of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Freelance Account Director in City of London employer: Stein.
Stein is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the B2B marketing sector. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are empowered to thrive while working with prestigious global clients. The opportunity for professional growth is significant, as team members are encouraged to lead strategic initiatives and leverage cutting-edge tools to enhance client outcomes.
