Senior Account Director

<br> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Major Players are partnering with an award-winning creative and design agency, who work with some of the world’s most iconic entertainment brands, to hire Senior Account Director on a 12 month contract. </span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">This is a brilliant opportunity for a </span></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">seasoned client leader with a passion for the fast-paced world of entertainment. You will be the strategic anchor for some of the agency’s most prestigious accounts across the TV, streaming, and sports sectors, overseeing everything from massive visual identity rebrands, social-first content, to end to end integrated campaigns. </span></span></span></span><br> <br> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Key responsibilities</span></span></u></strong></span></span> <ul> <li style="margin: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Act as the senior day-to-day lead for key entertainment and sports accounts, building lasting relationships with senior marketing and commissioning stakeholders.</span></span></span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Anticipate client needs before they arise, identifying growth opportunities and representing the agency with confidence in high-stakes reviews.</span></span></span></span> </ul> <ul> <li style="margin: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Lead the implementation of promotional campaigns, custom content, and strategic brand identity projects for global broadcasters and streamers.</span></span></span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Oversee social-first creative across TikTok, Instagram, and emerging platforms, ensuring work is grounded in audience behavior and platform analytics.</span></span></span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Work hand-in-hand with Strategy, Design, and Production to ensure every deliverable meets creative standards.</span></span></span></span> </ul> <ul> <li style="margin: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Own the financial health of your accounts, including budgeting, forecasting, SOWs, and revenue reporting.</span></span></span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Support agency leadership in shaping long-term account strategy and play a leading role in winning new business through compelling pitches.</span></span></span></span> </ul> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Experience required </span></span></u></strong></span></span> <ul> <li style="margin: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">A strong background in TV, media, or streaming - either from a creative agency or a broadcaster/platform-side marketing role.</span></span></span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Proven experience in integrated brand campaigns, brand identity, or strategic consultancy.</span></span></span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">High-level skills in budgeting, forecasting, and contractual management.</span></span></span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Fluency in Keynote is essential; experience with Figma is a major plus.</span></span></span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Polished communication skills with the ability to command a room and inspire confidence.</span></span></span></span> </ul> <ul> <li style="margin: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Experience leading custom content/production projects.</span></span></span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Ability to interpret social performance data to inform creative decisions.</span></span></span></span> <li style="margin: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Working knowledge of AI tools within the creative pipeline.</span></span></span></span> </ul> <br> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Hours:</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style=""> Full time</span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Salary:</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style=""> £65-75,000 (dependent on experience)</span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Office Location:</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style=""> West London </span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Office requirements:</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style=""> 2 days per week in the office</span></span></span></span><br> <br> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Major Players are the UK’s leading marketing and creative talent agency, and over the last three decades we’ve consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp™, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees. </span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Aptos , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&I commitments, please visit: <a href="http://www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/" style="color: rgb(70,120,134);text-decoration: underline;">www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/</a></span></span></span></span><br>