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Account Director - Paid Social and PPC
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Account Director - Paid Social and PPC
Account Director – Paid Social & PPC
Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office) Industry: Retail, Automotive, Technology Role: Senior, client-facing position within an independent digital agency
About the Role
We’re partnered with a leading independent digital agency in London specialising in high-performance paid media strategies for Retail, Automotive, and Tech sectors. They are seeking an experienced Account Director (Paid Social & PPC) to:
- Take strategic ownership of key client relationships
- Drive best-in-class performance across multi-channel campaigns
- Lead and inspire—this is a role for someone who thrives on strategic thinking, leadership, and measurable impact
Key Responsibilities
Client & Strategic Leadership
- Shape the strategic direction for a diversified portfolio of Retail, Auto, and Tech clients, ensuring alignment with business objectives and growth targets
- Oversee end-to-end Paid Social (Meta, TikTok, YouTube) and PPC (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads) campaigns across multi-channel environments
Account & Team Management
- Act as senior client-facing contact, fostering long-term stakeholder relationships and accelerating business growth
- Guide and mentor Account Managers and Executives, ensuring high-quality execution, QA, and performance optimisation
- Develop and present regular quarterly/annual performance reviews, roadmaps, and innovation plans
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Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Work closely with Creative, Data, CRO (Conversion Rate Optimisation), and Strategy teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact media solutions
- Identify scaling opportunities, efficiencies, and channel expansions via data analysis and testing frameworks
Strategic & Innovation Focus
- Lead pitch preparation, proposals, and forecasting for both new and existing clients
- Stay ahead of industry trends, platform evolution, and emerging technologies, applying innovation to drive account success
Skills & Experience
Essential
- 5+ years in Paid Social and PPC within an agency environment
- Experience in senior client management required
- Strong background on Retail, Automotive, or Tech brands (bonus: mix of multiple sectors)
- Proven ability to develop data-driven strategic roadmaps delivering measurable business impact
- Confident leading cross-channel strategies, with deep knowledge in:
- Attribution models, data-driven creative testing, and funnel management
- Exceptional communicator, skilled in influencing senior stakeholders
- Experience managing, mentoring, and developing teams
- Familiar with managing budgets from £100k to £1m+ per month
- Strong analytical mindset with commercial acumen
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What the Agency Offers
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Hybrid working model: 2 days per week on-site in London
- Clear progression pathways within a growing agency
- Training, industry event participation, and platform certifications
- Collaborative culture where senior leaders drive measurable impact
diversity & inclusion
Tribal Digital is committed to a culture where diversity drives creativity and innovation. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences, as great ideas thrive on varied perspectives. If this resonates with you, we’d love to speak to you regardless of whether you "tick every box."
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