Account Director

Job title: Account Director Location: Manchester, UK Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Hybrid: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:30PM (Monday and Thursday in office) About the Role: We’re looking for a strategic, commercially minded Account Director to lead a portfolio of key clients, drive growth, and inspire a high-performing account services team in our Creative Department. You’ll be the client’s trusted partner, understanding their business inside out, delivering outstanding marketing communications, and ensuring every campaign hits objectives, on time and on budget. Benefits: * Competitive annual leave allowance starting at 33 days (including public holidays) * Additional day off for your birthday (following successful completion of probation) * Tax-free Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) bonus * Group life assurance cover * Regular company social events * Option to enrol in private medical insurance after one year of service * Long service recognition awards at five-year milestones * Employee of the Quarter recognition scheme * Complimentary tea, coffee, snacks, and access to fully equipped kitchen and breakout areas * End-of-week team socials * Employee referral incentive scheme * Access to Pirkx employee perks and wellbeing platform from day one * Workplace pension scheme with 3% employer contribution (following three months’ service) * Performance Bonus: Discretionary profit-sharing bonus (prorated if mid-year start). Responsibilities: * Build strong client relationships and act as the main day-to-day contact. * Develop and deliver marketing strategies that achieve measurable results. * Oversee projects from briefing to completion, ensuring high standards. * Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance accurately. * Lead, coach, and support the account services team through regular check-ins. * Work with senior leadership to align on goals, processes, and growth plans. * Represent the agency at client meetings, events, and networking opportunities. Requirements: * Calm and composed under pressure, able to handle challenges confidently. * Strong communication and presentation skills, especially with senior clients. * Proven experience in a marketing agency or property marketing environment. * Strategic thinker with solid commercial understanding and financial awareness. * Supportive leadership style with experience motivating and developing teams. * Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and project management skills. * Confident collaborator who works well across teams and departments