Marks
Senior Account Director
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Senior Account Director
Equator, a division of Marks, and part of the Propelis Group, is looking for an experienced Senior Account Director to step in for a period of 12 months, and guide a talented team through a pivotal year. You’ll support a portfolio of major UK retail and branded clients, provide senior leadership to a group of developing Account Directors, and bring the commercial and strategic judgement needed to keep work flowing smoothly and profitably.
Equator’s Manchester studio is a place people want to be — a beautiful red-brick space full of charm, energy, and genuine collaboration. You’ll feel the buzz of designers, strategists, production specialists, and client teams working side-by-side, sharing expertise, and building great work together. The culture is inclusive, warm, and grounded. People support each other, celebrate strengths, and aren’t afraid to ask questions. You’ll join a leadership team that values critical thinking, fairness, commercial awareness, and continuous improvement — without the ego.
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In this role, you’ll have the freedom to shape how the team grows, how clients are supported, and how we continue to deliver exceptional packaging and adaptive design work across a broad, interesting portfolio.
If you are seeking an interim, senior role with real influence, real people, and a genuinely great atmosphere, you’ll feel at home here.
What you’ll do
- Lead, coach, and elevate a team of Account Directors, helping them grow confidence, capability, and critical-thinking skills
- Act as senior point of contact across a varied client portfolio, ensuring exceptional service and long-term partnership
- Bring commercial clarity to pricing, forecasting, and scopes, protecting both the work and the business
- Partner with Department Directors to deliver efficient, “right-first-time” creative and production workflows
- Support pitches, strategic conversations, and high-profile projects with calm, senior-level oversight
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What you’ll bring
- Senior client-service experience within a creative, packaging, or branding environment
- A people-first leadership style with a knack for developing talent
- Strong commercial instincts and confidence navigating complex client and internal dynamics
- The ability to problem-solve, steady the team, and keep momentum in fast-moving environments
About Propelis
Marks and Equator are part of Propelis Group. Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio. For more information visit:
Propelis: www.propelis.com
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