Account Director

Executive Mandate Specification

Ride Shotgun is a bit different. Not only are we one of the fastest growing strategic brand, activation and production agencies in the UK but we think big, go big creatively and deliver big in production to deliver fully joined-up brand journeys for clients of all shapes and sizes.

We are looking for an experienced Account Director to lead the in-house account team at our clients’ offices, based in Trafford Park, Manchester. You’ll be comfortable working with big brands, be commercially driven with a focus on the key details as much as the big picture, and you’ll always be looking for new opportunities with existing and new clients.

You’ll back all that up with a solid understanding of branding, marketing and production, and a passion for inspiring great creative and how it can help your clients unlock their challenges.

What skills are required?

• 2+ years Account Director experience
• Excellent client engagement skills with the ability to proactively organise and influence clients and build strong and effective working relationships.
• Excellent account leadership skills with a developed financial and commercial acumen, creative judgment and strategic thinking.
• First-rate communications skills, with the ability to be articulate in person and in writing and strong presentation skills.
• A solid understanding of how to integrate with a client-side team whilst maintaining outstanding agency service.
• Commercially savvy, with strong financial and reporting experience.
• Relevant experience across digital, print, social and production.
• Solid agency experience is essential and experience in Retail sector - advantageous.

What do we offer?

The opportunity to make a real impact and be instrumental in shaping the future of a new, ambitious, and exciting agency. Based in Trafford Park, you’ll work with amazing brands and the region’s best talent to produce award winning creative work.

In addition, we offer a competitive salary and additional benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• Additional holidays through salary sacrifice
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension contribution
• Westfield health cash plan
• Profit share scheme
• Discounts portal with access to thousands of retailers
• Tailored professional development plans

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?
• What is your notice period?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship