Account Director (Maternity Cover)

Who Are We?

T&Pm is one of the world’s leading full service creative and media agencies, connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands. Formed by the integration of The&Partnership and mSix&Partners, it brings together content and distribution into a single, holistic end-to-end marketing solution. Backed by WPP and GroupM and combined with the agility of an entrepreneurial Partner-led mindset, the multi-discipline agency spans four continents with 45 offices and over $1.2 billion dollars in billings globally. As an early adopter with the first ever AI-generated TV ad for Lexus in 2018, T&Pm is focused on harnessing AI across all its outputs with its 1,900 people already trained on WPP’s proprietary AI platform Creative Studio, to deliver enhanced outcomes for clients.

We believe in The Power of &, connecting talent & tech to fuel brand growth. Our teams blend creative, media, experience and technology specialists from across our marketing practices. The performance mindset of these teams optimises to business outcomes in every channel, fuelled by the latest innovations in AI. Working alongside our clients’ marketing departments, we deliver ‘&mplified Creativity’ to solve their business and brand challenges seamlessly, creatively and efficiently.

Ultimately of course, we are our people. They’re the most important part of our business, so we want to make a lasting impression on them in the same way they do on us, by striving to become the most important place in their careers.

That’s why we do our best to build strong communities around them; provide the best possible opportunities for them to develop & grow; and empower them to make a difference to their clients and the world at large. Our strengths often lie in our differences, so we challenge and champion each other and our clients, to be the very best we can be.

The Role

Are you a driven Account Director with a passion for scaling disruptive brands? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment backed by the power of a global network? If so, &Accelerate (part of T&Pm) wants to hear from you. We have a rich history of successfully launching and scaling brands across various categories, and we're looking for talented individuals to join us in continuing this legacy.

The Account Director plays a pivotal role within the &Accelerate team, leading client accounts and ensuring their profitability and growth. This involves fostering strong client relationships, directing media strategy and buying across both digital and offline channels, and managing a team of media professionals. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and experienced media professional with a proven track record of success in client management, strategic planning, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts, building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Understand client business objectives and marketing challenges, translating them into effective media strategies.
• Lead client presentations and meetings, effectively communicating strategic recommendations and campaign performance.

Media Strategy & Buying:

• Oversee the development and execution of integrated media plans across digital and offline channels, ensuring alignment with client objectives and budget parameters.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new media opportunities, and emerging technologies.
• Analyse campaign performance data and provide insightful recommendations for optimization.

Team Management & Development:

• Manage the workload, performance, and professional development of a team of media professionals.
• Provide regular coaching, mentoring, and feedback to team members.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.

Financial Management:

• Develop and manage account budgets.
• Prepare accurate and timely client forecasts and billing

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as an Account Director or similar role within a media agency environment.
• Strong understanding of both digital and offline media channels.
• Excellent client relationship management skills and the ability to build rapport with senior-level stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop and execute effective media strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Experience managing and developing a team of media professionals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team environment.
• Self-starter with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to think innovatively and develop creative media solutions.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple clients simultaneously.
• Experience with specific media planning and buying tools (e.g. Nielsen, YouGov, Prisma).

T&Pm embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are a worldwide creative agency that represents global clients. The more inclusive we are, the more brilliant work we can create together.