Account Director – Planning

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Account Director at Havas Media Network leading media planning and client relationships. Overseeing integrated media campaigns and ensuring quality delivery across outputs.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading integrated media planning and managing complex client relationships while driving team development and operational efficiency. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and support commercial growth through strategic planning and financial management.

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Integrated Media PlanningClient Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership and DevelopmentFinancial ManagementStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Integrated Media PlanningFinancial ManagementCampaign DeliveryCommercial AcumenMedia Strategy Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationInfluencingCoachingPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

Media Agency EnvironmentStakeholder ManagementDigital ChannelsOffline ChannelsOperational Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a senior day-to-day client lead and trusted advisor
Able to lead and inspire their team, the wider agency, clients, and other external partners
Lead strategic planning across integrated media campaigns
Translate business objectives into effective media strategies
Oversee campaign delivery and ensure quality across all outputs throughout the planning cycle
Manage senior stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
Support commercial growth, account development and retention opportunities
Lead, coach and develop Managers, Senior Executives and Executives
Drive collaboration across specialist channel teams
Ensure financial accuracy, profitability and operational efficiency
Contribute to wider department and agency initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience within a media agency environment
Proven track record managing complex client relationships at a senior level
Extensive understanding of integrated media planning across digital and offline channels
Ability to lead strategic conversations and influence senior stakeholders
Experience managing, coaching and developing high-performing teams
Strong commercial acumen and financial management skills
Confident presenting in front of senior stakeholders across the campaign cycle
Comfortable working within fast-paced environments and balancing multiple priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunities to all potential employees
Zero tolerance for discrimination
Opportunities to learn and grow