M+C Saatchi looking for an ambitious, proactive, and results-driven Account Director who thrives in a fast-paced, creative communications environment. You’ll be a confident leader with exceptional client relationship skills, a passion for storytelling, and a proven ability to manage high-performing teams.

This role requires strong experience working across beauty and drinks brands, with a deep understanding of how to craft and deliver standout campaigns in these sectors. You’ll bring a strategic mindset and creative flair, combining insight-led thinking with exceptional execution to deliver impactful earned and owned media strategies.

As an Account Director, you’ll lead day-to-day client relationships and oversee a matrix of account teams to deliver exciting, effective, and integrated campaigns. You’ll also act as a mentor, inspiring your team through knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and a genuine enthusiasm for PR, culture, and trends.

What you'll do:

Client & Campaign Leadership

• Lead the planning and delivery of creative campaigns and press office activity, ensuring all work is delivered efficiently, within scope, and aligned with client objectives.
• Shape brand and product storytelling across multiple channels. (earned, owned, influencer, and social media)
• Develop strategic, integrated communications plans that deliver measurable results.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing confident counsel and responding quickly to queries or challenges.
• Proactively identify opportunities for growth within existing client accounts.

Media & Influencer Relations

• Create compelling media strategies and pitch complex stories to national and international outlets.
• Maintain and grow relationships with key journalists and influencers, introducing clients and teams where appropriate.
• Stay across industry trends, competitor activity, and cultural conversations to inform reactive and proactive recommendations.

Financial & Business Management

• Draft and manage detailed Statements of Work (SoWs) and budgets for large campaigns.
• Ensure accounts are run profitably and efficiently, monitoring hours, scopes, and resourcing.
• Recognise and convert opportunities for organic client growth.
• Ensure timely financial administration, including timesheets and budget reconciliations.
• Contribute to new business development by supporting proposals and pitches.

Team Management

• Lead and inspire your team, ensuring clear briefings, fair delegation, and accountability for delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, fostering a supportive and high-performing team culture.
• Encourage creativity and collaboration in brainstorms and campaign planning sessions

Personal Leadership

• Model professionalism, integrity, and accountability in all interactions.
• Demonstrate agility and composure in a fast-moving environment.
• Stay informed and inspired. Actively engage with media, culture, and industry developments.
• Uphold the highest quality standards in all deliverables, from media materials to client documents.

What you'll bring: 

• Demonstrated success leading client accounts and managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong experience working across beauty and drinks brands, with a clear understanding of the audiences, media landscape, and cultural trends that drive impact in these categories.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver integrated campaigns across earned and owned channels.
• Exceptional storytelling, writing, and presentation skills.
• Solid understanding of financial management, including budgeting and profitability tracking.
• Established network of media and influencer contacts, particularly within beauty, lifestyle, and drinks sectors.
• Proven ability to coach, motivate, and inspire team members.
• Highly organised with excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Passionate, culturally curious, and proactive in personal and professional growth.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

For the right candidate, we will offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes 27 days annual holiday, private healthcare, employer contributory pension, life assurance and income protection. We also offer a host of benefits that support wellbeing including subsidised gym membership, whilst our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion sees us offer learning opportunities around D&I, mentoring programmes and the opportunity for all to participate in a number of active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally, this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.

ABOUT M+C SAATCHI GROUP

M+C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application.

All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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