about the company
My client, a growing media agency, is seeking an Account Director Lead to drive strategic client servicing and growth. This role is instrumental in heading up key client accounts, mentoring and managing an account servicing team and being the primary contact for media planning and media servicing activities on accounts. You will be overseeing project planning and management of paid media campaigns across various channels.
about the job
Reporting to the regional managing director, you will be:
Client Leadership & Growth: Act as the strategic lead for key accounts, fostering long-term partnerships and driving upsell/cross-sell opportunities across digital services.
Strategic Planning: Lead client planning and reviews to identify business challenges and growth opportunities, while supporting business development in pitches and client onboarding.
Team Management: Manage and mentor a growing account team, setting clear KPIs and providing coaching on media planning, client handling, and communication.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Oversee integrated strategy development, working closely with Ad Ops, Content, and Analytics teams to ensure cohesive execution and performance.
Campaign Oversight: Lead end-to-end campaign execution across multiple channels, ensuring resource allocation, quality delivery, and achievement of financial targets.
skills and experience required
... Minimum 8 years in account management within media/advertising agencies, with strong focus on digital paid media campaigns.
Proven ability to plan, activate, and optimize multi-channel paid media campaigns using data-driven strategies.
Excellent client engagement, communication, and negotiation skills, with a results-focused and client-first mindset.
Strong leadership background managing cross-functional teams, driving operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Comfortable with data and metrics, able to turn performance results into actionable insights; passion for innovation and continuous learning.
To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Marvy Toor at 97303469. (EA: 94C3609/ R23112316)