Account Director

5 days ago

London Area, United Kingdom Tribal Digital - Data Driven Digital Recruitment Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Account Director – Paid Social & PPC

Location:
London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office)

Industry:
Retail, Automotive, Technology

Agency:
Independent Digital Agency

About the Role

We're partnered with a leading independent digital agency in London that delivers high-performance paid media strategies for some of the most exciting brands in the Retail, Automotive, and Tech sectors. They are now looking for an experienced
Account Director (Paid Social & PPC)
to take strategic ownership of key client relationships and drive best-in-class performance across multi-channel campaigns.

This is a senior, client-facing role suited to someone who thrives on strategic thinking, leadership, and measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic direction across a portfolio of Retail, Auto, and Tech clients, ensuring campaigns align with business goals and growth targets.
  • Oversee multi-channel Paid Social and PPC activity across Meta, TikTok, Google Ads, YouTube, Microsoft Ads, and emerging platforms.
  • Act as the senior point of contact for client stakeholders, building strong relationships and driving long-term account growth.
  • Guide and mentor Account Managers and Executives, ensuring high-quality execution, QA, and performance optimisation.
  • Develop and present quarterly/annual performance reviews, roadmaps, and innovation plans.
  • Collaborate with internal departments across creative, data, CRO, and strategy to deliver unified, high-impact media solutions.
  • Identify new opportunities for scale, efficiency, and channel expansion through data analysis and testing frameworks.
  • Lead strategic input for pitches, proposals, and forecasting for new and existing clients.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, platform evolution, and emerging technologies to drive innovation across accounts.

Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years' experience in Paid Social and PPC within an agency environment, including senior client management.
  • Strong background overseeing campaigns for Retail, Automotive, or Tech brands (ideally a mix).
  • Proven ability to develop strategic performance roadmaps and deliver measurable business outcomes.
  • Confident leading cross-channel strategies, with deep understanding of attribution, data, creative testing, and funnel management.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Experienced managing and developing teams.
  • Comfortable overseeing budgets from £100k to £1m+ per month.
  • Analytical mindset with strong commercial acumen.

What the Agency Offers

  • Competitive salary and bonus structure.
  • Hybrid working:
    2 days per week in the London office
    .
  • Clear progression pathways within a growing independent agency.
  • Regular training, industry event access, and platform certifications.
  • A collaborative, ambitious culture where senior leaders have real impact.

Diversity & Inclusion at Tribal Digital

At Tribal Digital, we believe diversity drives creativity and innovation.

We welcome people of every background, identity, and experience — because great ideas come from different perspectives.

If you're passionate about what we do, we want to hear from you — even if you don't tick every box.

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