Senior Account Director, Media

About the role

DEPT is a growth-invention agency combining technology and marketing, offering services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM and Technology & Data. This Senior Account Director, Media role sits within the Creative & Media services and acts as the primary business partner for one of the largest tech client verticals. You will drive a 20% year-on-year growth target by bridging complex paid media strategies with the client's growth goals.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary business partner for the client, building trust-based relationships at a senior level.
• Drive a 20% year-on-year growth target by spotting commercial opportunities in Paid Media, Social Organic, LLM and Influencer strategy.
• Lead the "Trio" (Account, Program, Strategy) and act as the final decision-maker so delivery matches client expectations.
• Challenge the client and internal teams with growth ideas, moving beyond execution to strategic impact.
• Own the P&L, SOWs and profitability of the Business Group.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-workstream accounts in a global agency or consultancy environment.
• A confident, outgoing and positive personality who builds chemistry quickly.
• A challenger mindset, comfortable having sensitive conversations and resetting expectations when budgets or timings change.
• Experience or strong exposure to social organic and influencer ecosystems.

Required skills

• Deep understanding of integrated paid media (social, programmatic, search).
• Understanding of social organic and influencer channels.

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid working (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the option to work abroad for 13 weeks a year.
• 24 vacation days per year, with the option to buy extra days.
• Learning menu and special development programs.
• Health contributions, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.
• Discount on a lease bike and an NS Business Card for hassle-free commuting.