Account Director – Global Media (Travel Sector) - International/Global

Salary: £50-65k (depending upon experience) + great benefits

An award-winning independent media agency is seeking an experienced Account Director to lead a high-profile, global account in the travel sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for a media professional with a strategic mindset, strong client management skills, and a passion for delivering high-impact campaigns across international markets.

This Account Director opportunity offers the chance to join a collaborative, non-hierarchical, growing environment that values initiative and innovation and lead one of the agency’s most important global accounts.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of media strategy and execution for a major global travel client, managing UK planning and coordinating with agency partners across key regions including North America, APAC, and Europe. This is a hands-on role that combines strategic leadership with day-to-day campaign oversight.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading integrated media strategy and campaign execution across multiple markets
• Acting as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders
• Collaborating closely with digital performance and data analytics teams
• Translating campaign data into meaningful insights and recommendations
• Overseeing cross-channel media planning and buying, ensuring best-in-class delivery
• Building strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and global market contacts

Your profile

• 5+ years’ experience in media planning/buying, ideally within an agency environment
• Proven track record managing multi-market, multi-channel campaigns
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience working with performance marketing and analytics teams
• Confident in building client relationships and presenting recommendations backed by insight

Please apply today to find out more