Senior Account Director

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsMake your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.About UsBray Leino is a full‑service brand growth agency established in North Devon in 1973, with further offices in Bristol, London and beyond, servicing national and global B2B and B2C clients.OverviewSenior Account Director – Food & DrinkFilleigh, North Devon – HybridCompetitive + BenefitsRoleAs a Senior Account Director at Bray Leino, you’ll play a key role in leading some of our most valued client relationships and driving growth across our Food and Drink portfolio. Working closely with senior Clients, you’ll act as a trusted partner — helping to shape their communications strategy, champion creative excellence, and deliver commercial results.You’ll take ownership of major accounts, supported by a talented account management team, ensuring exceptional work is delivered at every stage. From briefing and planning to delivery and reporting, you’ll lead multi‑disciplinary teams across strategy, media, and creative to develop campaigns that inspire, perform, and make an impact.As a Senior Account Director, you’ll have a focus on contributing to our agency’s broader success in the Food and Drink sector — spotting opportunities for growth, leading pitches, and supporting new business initiatives across the wider MISSION Group.Key ResponsibilitiesLead key Client accounts, supported by the account management team, ensuring strong delivery and client satisfactionBuild and maintain trusted, long‑term relationships with senior Client stakeholders and potential Client leadsDrive growth and profitability across accounts, identifying new opportunities within Bray Leino and the wider MISSION GroupCollaborate with strategic and media planners to shape effective, measurable communication and channel plansPartner with creative, planning, and activation teams to ensure work is developed and delivered to the highest standardDevelop Client proposals and account plans, drawing on input from relevant specialistsNegotiate Client contracts and fees in partnership with senior agency leadershipProvide leadership, direction, and professional development to direct reports, promoting a high‑performing and motivated teamManage team workload and resources to ensure flexibility and delivery across fluctuating Client needsOversee account finances, ensuring accurate reporting and strong revenue managementStay informed on industry trends and insights, sharing relevant updates with Clients and internal teamsCollaborate with the New Growth team to evaluate and lead new business opportunities and pitch responsesAbout The PersonYou’re a confident and collaborative client leader who combines strategic thinking with commercial awareness and creative flairBring solid experience leading major client accounts within a marketing, advertising, or integrated agency environment and specifically with Food and Drink accountBuild trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and act as a proactive, solutions‑focused partnerLead, mentor, and inspire teams to deliver excellent work and encourage a positive, high‑performing cultureAre commercially astute, managing budgets, forecasting, and identifying opportunities for growthCommunicate clearly and persuasively, with strong presentation and influencing skillsStay curious — keeping on top of market trends and emerging opportunities to drive resultsBenefits25 days’ holiday, increasing to 29 after two years’ service, plus Bank HolidaysCompany pension scheme, with enhanced Employer contributions after 1 year’s serviceMedical Cash Plan – including employee assist programme, contributions to dental, optical, physio etc.Employee Discount Scheme – an online platform for all staff offering a variety of discounts at various shopping outlets, gyms etcElectric Car Purchase Scheme, via Salary SacrificeOutstanding training and progression, including access to LinkedIn Learning and The Mission Group Learning Management SystemEmployee referral schemeRegular staff social eventsCompany Christmas closureLong service awardsCycle To Work schemeMission Share SchemeEquality and DiversityWe’re committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed (Level 1) Employer. We commit to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicating and promoting vacancies, offering an interview to those with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job and anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.#J-18808-Ljbffr