Account Director

Overview

In this role you will steer the overall direction, growth and performance of a client's business in the DIY sector. You will own the client relationship and lead the team to deliver cross‑channel media plans. Expect collaboration with a broader team of strategists, channel specialists and data experts, and close coordination with IPG partners.

The role blends strategic thinking with hands‑on media buying across multiple channels, shaping impactful campaigns. You’ll join an ambitious, fast‑moving culture that values curiosity, leadership and delivery.

• Hybrid working
• flexible working hours
• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off
• healthcare
• volunteer days
• cycle to work scheme

• Oversee direction, development and performance of a client's DIY sector business
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while driving team performance
• Lead full‑service media planning and buying across Display, Paid social, TV, press, OOH and radio
• Collaborate with wider media, channel specialists and data teams
• Plan and buy activity across all channels with IPG support at key points

• Several years' experience in a media agency in an account handling role
• Proficient in cross‑channel planning and buying
• Strong numerical ability and creative problem‑solving
• Strategic thinker with ability to translate briefs into commercial opportunities
• Experience in team leadership and people development

• curious and eager to learn
• proactive and collaborative
• strong communicator and stakeholder management
• cross‑channel media planning and buying
• Display, Paid social, TV, press, OOH, radio
• data‑driven decision making