Associate Account Director | Hybrid​/Remote

Job Description

Location:

Top Floor, The Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue

We’re Sleeping Giant Media, a multi-award-winning digital marketing agency that helps businesses grow through smart strategy, creative thinking, and genuine partnership. We are looking for an Associate Account Director to join our growing team.

Role
:
Associate Account Director

Department
:
Client Delivery - AM Team

Right to Work
:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

No Recruitment Agencies
:
We are not seeking assistance from recruitment agencies for this role.

Work Location & Flexibility
:
Hybrid/Remote. We are open to discussing arrangements.

Duration
:
Permanent, Full Time. Working Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm (37.5 hours weekly).

Package
:
Up to £43,000+Benefits. We are B Corp certified and a Real Living Wage employer.

• Translate clients' business goals into a clear strategy using our model that considers a holistic approach and identifies KPIs to measure success.
• Oversee external KPI targets, ensuring they are met monthly and hold account managers accountable.
• Collect and analyse metrics to provide actionable insights to clients and internal teams, ensuring the strategy is correct and tactics deployed by the Pod teams are effective.
• Communicate with clients on team recommendations, requests, and best practices, aligning with their digital strategy and goals.
• Create strategic digital roadmaps to secure buy-in with relevant client contacts.
• Deliver Business Reviews that consider cross-channel collaboration opportunities.
• Meet with clients in person and build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Support client strategy development for senior account managers’ accounts.

• Demonstrate passion for digital advertising and a drive for continuous learning and improvement.
• Proof of experience managing client requirements, including planning multi-disciplinary campaigns and ad‑hoc work.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Excellent organisational skills to plan, present detailed proposals and deliver campaigns on time and within budget.
• Results‑driven with a thriving attitude in fast‑paced environments and the ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Collaborative and capable of working independently across cross‑functional teams.
• Strong problem‑solving and proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
• Effective communicator, explaining complex concepts clearly to clients and internal teams.

• Google Analytics & Google Ads certified.
• Experience using Google Analytics, Google Ads, Screaming Frog, SEMrush, AWR, and Google Search Console.
• Agency experience and familiarity with agency‑side operations.
• Evidence of passion for working in the digital marketing industry.

We embrace innovation and use AI tools to enhance our work, not replace it. Whether it streamlines processes, uncovers insights, or supports creativity, we explore AI to deliver smarter, more effective results. You need not be an AI expert; curiosity and experimentation are valued.

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not provide visa sponsorship.
• We do not ask about criminal convictions during the recruitment process.
• We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process; reasonable adjustments and specific support are provided.
• Our interview process will be conducted over email only.

If you need to discuss any adjustments, get in touch at

We foster a workplace where everyone can be authentic, supportive, and thrive personally and professionally. We celebrate wins, lift each other up, and encourage open communication. Our culture values curiosity, energy, growth, and the ability to challenge ourselves while staying kind.

Saturday 31st January 2026