Account Director- FTC 9 Months

Bray Leino Yucca; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Account Director to drive trusted Client relationships and oversee project delivery. This role requires strong leadership, the ability to manage integrated campaigns, and excellent communication skills. Candidates should be creative, strategic, and able to support their team while delivering exceptional results. The position offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing senior Client relationships and integrated campaigns.
• Strategic awareness to spot opportunities for growth.
• Ability to build trust across Clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Client work ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Client stakeholders.
• Manage contracts and account profitability with transparency.
• Support team members through coaching and development.

Skills

Agency experience managing integrated campaigns

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication and influencing abilities

Solutions-focused attitude

Job description

We are seeking an experience Account Director on a FTC to join our B2B team. As an Account Director at Bray Leino, you’ll take the lead in driving trusted, long-term Client relationships and shaping the work that makes a real difference.

You’ll be the central link between our Clients and the Agency — ensuring projects run smoothly, deliver exceptional results, and contribute to commercial growth. Acting as a true business partner, you’ll oversee the strategic, commercial and creative direction of your accounts, working closely with our planning and creative teams to develop work that’s insightful, effective and results driven.

You’ll also play a key part in mentoring and motivating your team, creating an environment where everyone can perform at their best and grow in their roles

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of Client work across assigned accounts, ensuring high-quality outcomes and smooth project management
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with senior Client stakeholders, acting as their key agency partner
• Collaborate with strategy and planning teams to shape clear, insightful briefs that drive effective creative and commercial results
• Oversee project teams, providing direction, support, and constructive feedback to ensure excellence in delivery
• Manage contracts, fees, and account profitability with accuracy and transparency
• Report financial performance data clearly and on time
• Support and develop team members through coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities
• Champion agency values and foster a collaborative, positive working culture
• Stay informed on market and industry trends to identify opportunities for Clients and the Agency
• Lead the onboarding process for new Clients following successful pitches

What we are looking for...

• Agency experience managing integrated campaigns and senior Client relationships.
• Strategic and commercial awareness, with the ability to spot opportunities and deliver sustainable growth
• Strong leadership skills, with a coaching mindset that empowers and supports your team
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities, with a collaborative approach that builds trust across Clients and colleagues
• Curiosity and creativity, staying close to market trends and what’s next for your Clients’ businesses
• A solutions-focused attitude, with calm under pressure and a focus on delivering the best possible outcome

How we hire

• We keep things simple, so our recruitment process should be quick and pain-free
• If we like your application, expect a call very soon
• You may need to visit us a couple of times to ensure you meet everyone you need to
• For some roles, we’ll likely ask you to show us your portfolio
• We like it when people want to work with us, so even if your initial application is unsuccessful, we’ll be in touch if a better suited role comes up

Here at Bray Leino, we’re celebrators of difference. We know it’s where creativenergy comes from. So our culture’s open, diverse and inclusive. Whether you’re coming for an interview or have been with us for years, what matters is your talent and character; the rest is what makes you, you.

We’re committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed (Level 1) Employer. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to; ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicating and promoting vacancies, offering an interview to those with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job and anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.