Account Director (with 2yrs+ experience at AD level – ready to step up to SAD) Salary: £45-£65k (dependent on experience)
Hybrid: 2 days remote, 3 days in studio
CellarDoor is a award-winning creative agency specialising in the Hospitality and Food & Beverage (F&B) market. Our team works across branding, strategy, interior / spatial design, campaign and digital communications across the UK and Middle East.
Whether restaurant designs, global marketing campaigns or the creating full brand worlds, we challenge ourselves daily to produce world class creative (and want to become famous for it).
We work with global brands and startups alike, including Caffe Nero, Compass Group, Honest Burgers along with a wide range of exciting brands across MENA including Pickl, Bonbird and RARE.
In the last 6 months we have launched restaurants across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Dubai, created a number of exciting new F&B brands and spaces which will open in 2025, launched a global campaigns, been awarded 3 design awards, spoken on panels, lectured at University, hosted a drawing club and even learnt to be baristas. We are looking for an entrepreneurial, dynamic, ambitious and experienced Account Director to join our team, someone who has strong leadership qualities that can help lead, support, mentor and manage a small account team as well as work strategically and collaboratively with the design team. We need an experienced AD who has the capability to help nurture and grow our existing client base as well as be instrumental in developing new business opportunities. A passion for design and branding within the hospitality market is essential.
We're looking for someone with a passion for team management and organisation, someone who’s a quick thinker and problem solver and leader. Someone who has an eye for detail, great with time management of themselves as well as time management of teams. Someone who can see the bigger picture, working across multiple related projects, and over a range of clients at any one time.
You’ll be leading a team to deliver a range of exciting projects bridging across our brand and interior teams, managing projects including the creation of new brands and spaces, printed and digital content, and communication strategies. We are looking for a self-starter who has strong team leadership and management, client relationship building, strategic leadership, financial forecasting and processes, scheduling processes and new business. Lead, mentor and motivate a team, providing guidance, support, and management. Help the team and the business thrive through great management skills not only within your team but across the business
Client relationship management: Cultivate and maintain strong, trusting relationships with key clients, always looking for growth opportunities. Be prepared to constructively challenge on all aspects of projects including creative feedback and fees
Develop and implement strategic plans for client accounts, aligning with their business objectives and goals
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, working closely with the design team to help deliver and present new business pitches
Project oversight: Oversee the execution of design projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
Financial management: Manage account forecasts, track financial performance, and ensure profitability. Report bi-weekly to the management team and prepare monthly, detailed updates and long-range forecasting
A minimum of 2 years of experience in Account Director level within the design or creative industry, with a proven track record of managing multiple accounts and delivering growth
Great leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective account plans
Solid understanding of financial management, forecasting, budgeting, and profitability
A degree in marketing, business, design, or a related field is preferred.
Career growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid working : 2 days WFH, 3 office based
The opportunity to work with market leading brands and international clients
~£Private Medical Healthcare (including dental, optical, mental health and cancer treatments) from 6 months of joining
~ Annual profit share bonus
~ Additional financial perks including New Business Referral Fee and Recruitment Finders Bonus
~ Pension
~ 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) - increasing up to an additional 3 days for long service
~ Your birthday off (when it falls on a work day)
~ Free parking nearby, with office parking spaces on a rotational basis