Account Director

South Manchester 4 days p/week in office

A growing independent media agency working with much-loved brands across Retail, Travel and Leisure are looking for a Media Account Director to join their senior team following continued new business wins and an exciting 2026 on the cards!

Based in South Manchester, the agency is close-knit, ambitious, and down-to-earth. The culture is friendly and no-nonsense, with a strong focus on long term client relationships, team development, and genuine work life balance. They are looking for an Account Director full of ideas who can hit the ground running and get stuck in across the full media mix including TV, digital, OOH, social and radio.

• Lead senior client relationships and media strategy
• You’ll be turning briefs into smart, audience-led media plans
• Support and mentor planners and buyers in the team
• Use insights and data to optimise campaign results
• Manage budgets, performance, and media negotiations

• Strong experience across the full media mix (TV, BVOD, digital, social, radio, OOH)
• Commercially savvy and results-focused
• A confident communicator with a proactive mindset who loves being client facing
• A supportive leader who builds trust and drives positive team culture

This role would suit a Senior Account Manager ready to step up, or an established Account Director seeking a fresh challenge.

Based in their creative, modern office space with plenty of character, you’ll join a team who genuinely are passionate about what they do, but also love to have a laugh and understand work/life balance is paramount. Their staff turnover is low and this is testament to their staff feeling respected and valued. Perks include- full company holiday and a business where their people are at the core.