Just Recruitment is working with a growing, well-established and market-leading organisation, based in Newcastle, looking to add an Account Director to its existing team.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working within the marketing services industry, preferably within a design, marketing or advertising agency and particularly in an account management role.

Duties include:

* Act as the primary liaison between assigned clients
* Be confident to offer solutions and seek ways to generate growth for our agency.
* Collaborate with the handling team to ensure understanding of client requirements to produce detailed project briefs.
* Build and nurture strong working relationships with existing and potential clients.
* Attend client meetings and add value in an advisory and consultancy capacity.
* Responsible for generating revenues from a specific group of accounts.
* Forecast projections and financial reporting
* Liaise closely with internal teams to facilitate the seamless execution of projects.
* Ensure adherence to set timescales and budgets to meet client targets.
* Proactively pursue additional work opportunities from assigned clients.
* Respond promptly and proactively to all client requirements

Essential Skills:

* Well organised with the ability to multi task
* Able to cope under pressure and work to tight deadlines
* Attention to detail
* Able to communicate clearly and concisely
* Excellent verbal and written skills
* Able to develop relationships with colleagues and clients
* Comfortable with working as part of a team