Account Director (3 month FTC)

Who Are We?

T&P, part of WPP, is one of the world’s leading integrated creative and media agencies, connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands. Formed by the integration of The&Partnership and mSix&Partners, we bring together content creation and distribution into single end-to-end marketing solutions for brands such as Toyota, News UK and Five Guys.

While other agencies and holding companies talk about integration, we have actually done it. We have seen AI blur the lines between media, creative social, customer and PR and therefore our teams are made up of roles and specialisms from across all relevant disciplines to best meet the demands of modern marketing challenges.

Our belief in the “Power of &” has helped us grow to a 1,500-strong global network and we are certain of it being the driving force behind our next phase of growth in the AI era.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

The Role

As an Account Director, you will provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction for a major global brand account within our portfolio. You will be responsible for creating a culture that produces category-defining work, aligning the creative output and messaging with a dynamic, AI-driven media strategy. You will own key client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring that our insights, strategic recommendations, and creative campaigns are consistently gold-standard, exceeding client expectations and driving a modern luxury vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of global campaigns, ensuring they are on time, on budget, and set a new standard for creative excellence.
• Partner with Strategy and Creative Leads to develop and evolve brand and communications strategy, driving 'idea-led' solutions that leverage AI and reflect modern luxury marketing.
• Act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for key clients, building an excellent rapport based on a deep understanding of their business challenges and opportunities.
• Provide leadership in the creative production process, championing the integration of AI and technology to ensure best-in-class, efficient delivery across all touchpoints.
• Oversee the operational and financial performance of the brand team, with a sharp focus on driving strong income and margin performance and making key decisions on team resourcing.
• Lead, inspire, and nurture a team of Client Service professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Establish and embed new, agile ways of working, utilising the WPP Open platform to drive effectiveness and deliver hyper-personalised, immersive experiences.

Key Skills

• Client Leadership. A proven track record of leading major global accounts, ideally within the automotive or luxury sectors, with extensive integrated marketing experience.
• Strategic & Commercial Acumen. The ability to own and develop insightful brand strategies that drive business growth, demonstrating a sharp, commercially-focused mindset to solve complex client challenges.
• Team Leadership & Development. An exceptional ability to lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams to foster a positive, high-performing culture.
• Innovation & AI Fluency. A deep curiosity and practical understanding of how to leverage emerging technologies, particularly AI, to drive creative innovation, strategic advantage, and operational efficiency.
• Financial & Operational Management. Strong financial acumen and operational expertise, with a clear focus on managing account profitability, optimising resources, and driving agency efficiency.
• Modern Marketing & Digital Fluency. A forward-thinking mindset that embraces creative innovation, coupled with a deep understanding of the modern digital, social, and content landscape.
• Communication. Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to confidently persuade and influence clients and internal stakeholders.
• Integrated Collaboration. A natural collaborator, able to work seamlessly with creative, strategy, media, and data teams to produce truly integrated work.

T&P, part of WPP, is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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