Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an

Account Director

to join our

amazing team in Leeds

. You will work closely with the Board Directors and Business Directors on strategy as well as developing a dynamic team.


This role is diverse and provides the opportunity to

work across

a whole spectrum of

Offline Media channels. Experience with offline media channels and, in particular, TV planning and buying, is essential.

We are an integrated agency and you will get a great opportunity to work across the different departments such as Digital, Labs (Data Science & Analytics) and SEO.


The role is fast-paced and varied with a grounding in data and utilising these insights to drive optimal outcomes for our clients. To this end, the role will suit candidates that are comfortable with and in interested in analysing performance on behalf of out clients. Ideal candidates are commercially savvy but also effective managers and business focused.

How you'll make an impact

You will be trusted with a level of autonomy and accountability to your clients in team in this role under the active support of the Senior Management team and the team that you'll manage. No person is an island but we want to give you the opportunity to own as much as you're comfortable with and make as much of a difference to your clients and team as you can. You will be inquisitive, ask questions and have an innate entrepreneurial spirit that will help you gel with our ambitious client-set.


You will deliver excellent day-to-day client service to your client portfolio as well as strategic planning and problem solving as part of a wider team.


You will be a strong relationship-builder with agency experience - really owning key client day-to-day relationships and leading your team with the support of your team and Senior Management.


This is a great opportunity to make your mark within an expanding agency group and a growing office where you will be given the opportunity to develop at pace and make a significant contribution to further accelerating our Leeds office growth.


Perhaps our Values best exhibit the behaviour that we seek and is consistently demonstrated at All Response Media and what has delivered our clients growth over their time working with us:

Our values

Follow the data: Results are everything, leads to impartial data driven thinking. Facts over faith, "If it was my money."

Pull the thread: Commercially curious to ask more "why?" - even the uncomfortable questions. Impartial entrepreneurial & commercial view to turn data into insights, good into great.

Go the extra mile: Relentless search for mutual benefits using wider inclusive team thinking. Reject silo's and innovate together.

Support & Include: No person is an island, we work as a collaborative team cross-media which includes training and management as well as professional and emotional support. Everyone is welcome, and everyone's opinion matters.

Why join ARM?

Want to work for the fastest growing performance marketing agency in the UK? Want to work with one of the most influential boards in the UK advertising industry?


All Response Media is the 14th largest marketing agency in the UK. We manage over 250M of ad spend across TV, Digital and Offline in the UK and over 100M across the EU. We provide you with the chance to work across industry-leading clients like Brooks Running, Interactive Investor, Hays Travel and Omaze and we have pedigree of scaling brands quickly with our data-driven approach.


Our Leeds office represents .c35% of all-agency billing, is exceeding y-o-y growth targets and is a top buying point in the North of England with ambition to grow further.


Building relationships is what we're all about. Many of our people started in entry level roles, accelerating through the business into more senior positions, including becoming Board Directors.


We strongly believe in promoting from within ARM, giving you the support, ownership and responsibility to fast track your career!


At ARM, we give our people a clear road map for your future progression and development as well as the training and support required to achieve your goals and aspirations. Come and join us and you'll benefit from being mentored by our amazing Board and you'll be given opportunities to work closely with Business Owners, Founders and Entrepreneurs in the industry.


We strongly encourage integration across all disciplines including Digital, Data, Systems and Offline. This means we are flexible with our people and there will be opportunities to evolve your role and place within the business to suit your skillset and career goals.

Requirements:

4+ years' experience in a similar role working with offline media channels - TV, radio, outdoor and print. Fully conversant (planning and buying) across several media channels, including TV. Strong client relationships and ownership of several accounts Sound experience working at strategic level and making recommendations. Team management to deliver effective media campaigns across integrated channel. Developing and mentoring to ensure exceptional client delivery. Establishing and managing long term client strategies Taking an active role in new business generation A confident communicator; written and verbal. Lead client meetings and presentations.

Responsibilities

Leading client meetings and relationships Managing client's business to ensure optimum spend. Instrumental in strategic team thinking and quality of work Instigating planning and client related business initiatives Establishing and managing long-term client strategies Assessing client satisfaction and profitability Responsibility for ensuring regular client strategy and status meetings are implemented Key media owner negotiation and ensuring buying standards are maintained. Providing Board with insight of client/team/media owner issues Identification of any new offline media opportunities, and investigate the potential feasibility for ARM clients Increase offline media 'knowledge' in the agency and lead training programmes where required Key to recruiting and retaining top talent.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus

? 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual company away day & socials (we love a great team vibe!)

Drinks fridge, free fruit, Monday breakfast & Friday lunches

Private healthcare with Vitality (and 50% off at Virgin Gyms!) + eye test

Flexi Fridays + birthday time off

Long-term service rewards up to 10k & sabbaticals to travel the globe

??? Life cover 4x salary, enhanced sick pay & income protection

Perkbox perks & wellbeing programme

Season ticket loan + cycle-to-work scheme

Media, technical & managerial training (LinkedIn Learning, etc.)

Clear progression and development roadmap

Accelerate and fast-track your career with All Response Media!

Here at All Response Media we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. All Response Media fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.