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Account Director Planning

Havas

Job Location:

Manchester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 September 2026 (18 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency :

Havas Market

Job Description :

Our Ambition

At Havas Media Network we create Meaningful Media that drives growth for the worlds most ambitious brands. Guided by our valuesHuman at Heart Head for Rigour and Mind for Flairwe embed genuine human insight data-driven discipline and creative daring into everything we do.

This role sits at the heart of that promise bridging day-to-day planning with specialist capabilities to ensure data-driven thinking enhances every stage of media delivery.

Snapshot

TheAccountDirectoris responsible forleading client relationships driving media excellence and overseeing the successful delivery of integrated media campaigns across a portfolio of accounts.

This role combines strategic thinking commercial awarenessleadershipand client partnership.Youllbe responsible forensuring exceptional work is delivered whilst supporting team development and contributing to the continued growth of the Manchester office.

Responsibilities

Act as a senior day-to-day client lead and trusted advisor.

Able to lead and inspire their team the wider agency clients and other external partners.

Lead strategic planning across integrated media campaigns.

Translate businessobjectivesinto effective media strategies.

Oversee campaign delivery and ensure quality across all outputsthroughout the planning cycle.

Manage senior stakeholder relationships both internally and externally.

Support commercial growth accountdevelopmentand retention opportunities.

Leadcoachand develop Managers Senior Executives and Executives.

Drive collaboration across specialist channel teams.

Ensure financial accuracyprofitabilityand operational efficiency.

Contribute to wider department and agency initiatives.

Who Were Looking For

Ideal Experience

Strong experience within a media agency environment.

Proventrack recordmanaging complex client relationshipsat a senior level.

Extensive understanding of integrated media planning across digital and offline channels.

Ability to lead strategic conversations and influence senior stakeholders.

Experience managingcoachingand developing high-performing teams.

Strong commercial acumen andfinancial managementskills.

Confident presentingin front of senior stakeholders across the campaign cycle.

Comfortable working within fast-paced environments and balancing multiple priorities.

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Contract Type :

Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age sex race ethnicity disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individuals ability to perform their job.

Required Experience:

Director

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