Account Director

Account Director

Full-Time 59576 - 70089 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Zenith USA

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead global client relationships and oversee media and digital programme delivery.
  • Company: Join a flagship team at Zenith International, a leader in consumer health and hygiene.
  • Benefits: Enjoy great perks like private medical, reflection days, and a supportive work culture.
  • Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and continuous improvement.
  • Why this job: Shape impactful media strategies for iconic brands while growing your career.
  • Qualifications: Experience in media or marketing with strong relationship-building skills required.

The predicted salary is between 59576 - 70089 £ per year.

We are hiring an Account Director to join a flagship global team working with one of the world’s most recognised consumer health and hygiene organisations. This is a unique opportunity to shape best‑in‑class media, digital, and adtech delivery across a truly international ecosystem. You’ll sit at the centre of a collaborative global network, partnering with teams across regions to deliver meaningful impact for iconic brands. If you enjoy leading with clarity, building trusted relationships, and driving excellence at scale, this role offers both challenge and growth.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day‑to‑day client relationships across global stakeholders, building trust and identifying opportunities for growth.
  • Oversee delivery of media, digital, and adtech programmes, ensuring high‑quality outputs across multiple markets.
  • Drive governance forums (weekly, monthly, quarterly), shaping agendas, actions, and measurable outcomes.
  • Manage complex global projects end‑to‑end, aligning teams on priorities, timelines, and clear ownership.
  • Collaborate closely with activation, strategy, finance, and market teams to ensure consistent and effective delivery.
  • Identify ways to improve processes, strengthen operational discipline, and enhance ways of working.
  • Support innovation and strategic initiatives across digital, commerce, data, and technology programmes.

Qualifications

  • Experience managing media or marketing accounts, with confidence working across multiple markets and stakeholders.
  • Strong relationship‑building skills, with the ability to engage and influence at different levels.
  • Solid understanding of digital media, adtech, and broader media ecosystems.
  • Ability to manage projects with clarity, balancing priorities and ensuring delivery to a high standard.
  • Commercial awareness, including budgeting, forecasting, and programme performance tracking.
  • Collaborative approach, with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement.
  • Curiosity and a learning mindset, with interest in innovation, AI, and evolving media capabilities.

Benefits

Zenith International has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees, full details of which are shared when you join. This includes the classics like Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical, as well as Reflection Days, Shared Parental Leave, and spans other initiatives.

Equal Opportunity

Zenith International is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs – for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition – please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application. Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change – building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.

Account Director employer: Zenith USA

Zenith International is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive benefits including private medical care, reflection days, and shared parental leave, ensuring our team members feel valued and supported. Join us in a culture that champions inclusivity and empowers you to make a meaningful impact on iconic global brands.

Zenith USA

Contact Details:

Zenith USA Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Account Director

Client Relationship Management
Media and Digital Strategy
Adtech Knowledge
Project Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Governance Forum Management
Process Improvement