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About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and creatively-driven Account Director with strong ATL experience to join our team at M+C Saatchi UK. Delivered ATL campaigns across TV, OOH, print, radio, or fully integrated brand campaigns is essential for this role. Our portfolio spans commercial, government, and not-for-profit clients both in the UK and globally. As the linchpin of the team, you’ll manage the day-to-day running of campaigns while keeping an eye on the bigger picture and long-term goals.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and navigating challenging feedback with confidence.
Lead the delivery of ATL campaigns end‑to‑end, from briefing through creative development to production.
Manage the end-to-end campaign process from briefing through creative development to production.
Deliver integrated campaigns across multiple channels, including social, influencer, PR, and events.
Get under the skin of clients’ businesses, understanding their sector and market deeply.
Partner with senior leadership on strategy development and contribute to shaping client thinking.
Write and present client presentations, including creative work where appropriate.
Oversee project finances: fees, hours, burn reports, approvals, and POs.
Collaborate with Business Directors and finance teams on forecasting and long-term financial planning.
Identify opportunities to grow accounts and increase revenue.
Handle multiple projects simultaneously with strong organisational and project management skills.
Build strong internal and external relationships, motivating teams and stakeholders to deliver.
Anticipate challenges, problem-solve under pressure, and maintain a positive, proactive approach.
Lead campaign development and production autonomously.
Apply critical thinking to client feedback and ensure the highest quality of work.
Boost team morale and lead by example, even during challenging times.

Requirements

Proven ATL experience is essential.
Must have led and delivered major ATL campaigns (e.g. TV, OOH, print, radio, integrated brand platforms).
Proven experience in creative communications agencies.
Ability to manage campaigns from briefing to delivery.
Trusted by clients as the go-to person for support and guidance.
Experience delivering campaigns beyond traditional broadcast media (e.g. in social or influencer channels, PR or events).
Strong relationship-building skills with excellent verbal, visual, and written communication.
Ability to motivate and manage internal teams and external partners.
Financial acumen for managing budgets, forecasting, and fee proposals.
Strategic involvement and confidence in presenting to clients.

Skills

ATL experience
Integrated brand campaigns
Client relationship management
Project management
Financial management
Strategic thinking
Presentation skills
Team leadership
Problem-solving
Communication skills

Location

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Account Director

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary

Benefits

27 days annual holiday
Private healthcare
Employer contributory pension
Life assurance
Income protection
Subsidised gym membership
Learning opportunities around D&I
Mentoring programmes
Participation in Employee Led Networks and associated events
Personal development support

About the Company

M+C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture.
M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.

Equal Opportunity

M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.
If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application.
All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).