Account Director
IMA is a creative agency that builds brands people want to be part of. We’re looking for a confident and collaborative Account Director to help deliver smart, effective campaigns for some of the world’s biggest consumer brands.
If you’re a natural relationship builder with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for making great work happen, we want to hear from you.
What you’ll get from us
A chance to develop your career within an award-winning, people-first creative agency.
A values-led culture where your contribution is recognised and supported.
Ownership and variety from day one, with the support of a collaborative team.
The opportunity to lead projects across live campaigns and brand experiences.
A people-first environment where we challenge, grow, and deliver together.
The role
As an Account Director, you will report to the Business Director. you will have direct management responsibility for specific members of a designated team, ensuring efficient resource allocation for all client deliverables. Your primary focus will be on directing overall account profitability and establishing senior-level client relationships.
What you’ll be doing
Acting as an inspiring strategic lead for accounts, delivering best-in-class integrated campaigns.
Establishing and fostering senior-level relationships while adeptly navigating complex corporate structures.
Developing and executing comprehensive account growth plans to maximize agency influence.
Playing a key role in pitching, securing, and cultivating new business opportunities to expand the agency portfolio.
Managing recruitment, performance assessments, and team engagement to ensure a high-performing environment.
Designing and implementing tailored training programs and clear progression plans for team success.
Overseeing budget control, financial health, and income forecasting for all aligned accounts.
What we’re looking for
Strategic leadership.
Commercial sharpness.
Strong organisation across multiple accounts, workstreams and teams.
Pace, visibility, prioritisation and clear communication.
Managing multiple stakeholders.
Understanding agency operating models and processes.
Conflict management and negotiation at senior client level.
Our values at IMA
We’re curious. We challenge. We commit.
These principles shape how we work — with each other, with clients, and with the world.
Apply now
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. If this Account Director role sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you.
- Department
- Client Experience
- Locations
- Leeds, Manchester
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About IMA
Informed by human behaviour. Fuelled by creativity. Connected by data, media and digital. We are IMA.
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