Digital Account Director
2 days ago
Manchester
Account Director £65k salary + uncapped bonus | Hybrid (Manchester, 2 days per week) At Leadly, we build precision-driven performance marketing and lead generation strategies that deliver measurable growth. Now we’re looking for an Account Director who combines technical marketing knowledge with people leadership; someone who can lead a team of Account Managers, own key client relationships, and ensure our campaigns deliver commercial results. Your Role: Leadership + Technical Strategy Team Leadership & People Development • Lead & mentor and support our team of Account Managers, ensuring they understand not just client relationships, but performance metrics, platform mechanics, and growth strategies., • Oversee client allocation, delivery standards, workload planning, and performance reviews., • Lead strategy across key accounts, translating commercial objectives into measurable performance marketing plans., • Audit and challenge paid media performance across Google Ads, Meta, Tiktok, ECRM, and lead-gen funnels., • Ensure best-in-class setup for tracking, attribution, conversion rate optimisation, and data accuracy (GA4, GTM, CRM integrations, API-driven lead flows)., • Manage a small portfolio of high-value accounts while directing the wider account team., • Build senior stakeholder relationships and position Leadly as a strategic partner, not just a delivery agency., • Lead performance reviews and forecast meetings; turning data into commercial decisions., • Identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities using CRM data, platform dashboards, and attribution reporting., • Uphold standards for A/B testing, landing page optimisation, funnel performance and automation workflows. What You’ll Need • Solid background in performance marketing / digital strategy (paid search, paid social, B2B lead-gen, CRO, or similar)., • Experience managing or mentoring Account Managers or digital marketing teams., • Strong technical knowledge of platforms (Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn), tracking(GA4, GTM, pixel setups), and lead funnels., • Commercially confident: understands profitability, client retention, forecasting, and revenue growth., • Exceptional communication skills; able to simplify technical marketing insights for clients and energise internal teams., • Organised, calm under pressure, and proactive in driving forward both clients and people. Why Join Leadly? • £65k salary + uncapped performance bonus, • Hybrid: 2 days a week at our Manchester Work.Life office, • Lead, grow, and own the Account Management function, • Structured leadership development & progression planning, • Work From Anywhere policy, • Monthly Good Vibes Day; paid time for learning, wellness or fun, • Extra holiday for long service + birthday off, • Supportive, ambitious culture where ideas and ownership are valued