Global Account Director - Media Agency
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Global Account Director - Media Agency
Location: City of London, London (Hybrid)
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
Type: Permanent
Posted: 28/04/2026
About the Role
An outstanding opportunity for a senior media Account Director to lead one of the agency's most high-profile global client relationships. We're working with a top-tier media agency to find a Global Account Director to lead a complex, fast‑moving, multi‑market global account. This is a key leadership role, sitting at the heart of the business, with real influence across strategy, operations and delivery.
What You'll Be Doing
- Client Leadership: Act as a senior, trusted day-to-day client contact; support development of annual plans; ensure clear storytelling; monitor satisfaction; bring insights and innovation.
- Team Leadership: Support building and leading high-performing teams; provide clear direction; act as escalation point; mentor junior members; build relationships across teams.
- Operational Excellence: Drive strong account management; implement effective models; track performance; translate global strategy into actions; maintain rigorous organization.
- Delivering Brilliant Work: Contribute to innovative, data-led solutions; ensure quality; articulate recommendations; support case studies; build deep category understanding.
- Communications: Lead global calls with clear agendas; ensure timely comms; flag issues; support client communications and media calls.
What We're Looking For
- 6-10+ years' experience in a media agency or marketing environment
- Proven experience managing large, complex or multi-market accounts
- Strong understanding of media strategy, planning, activation and performance measurement
- Confident communicator with senior clients and stakeholders
- Experience delivering integrated, multi-channel campaigns
- Strong knowledge of digital and data-led marketing (programmatic, paid social, search)
- Highly organised, solutions-focused, and comfortable working at pace
- Experience working within global organisations is a strong advantage
- Commercially aware, with exposure to scopes of work and financial management
Why Apply?
This is a senior, visible role offering significant global exposure and strategic influence, leadership responsibility without being removed from delivery, a highly collaborative agency culture, and clear opportunities for career progression within a respected network.
Application Instructions
Apply using the form on this page. You can upload your CV or provide a LinkedIn/Dropbox URL. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know.