Overview
We’re an independent social media agency and team of creatives, social experts, content publishers and change makers. Completely wired into popular culture, our work connects brands with their audiences at scale. With clients such as Burger King, Lidl, Deliveroo and Compare the Market, our aim is to be the biggest social agency in the world.
The agency is growing at a rapid rate, and in 2026 we have ambitious plans to become the stand-out social agency in the UK, the US, and beyond. We have a strong platform for growth and have made great strides forward – now we really want to take things to the next level.
About the role
We’re looking for a Senior Account Director to join our dynamic Client Services team. We’re seeking someone with a wealth of experience, strategic know-how, and a genuine love for all things social, plus a real ambition to create standout, creative work. You’ll be working closely with our Associate Directors and Client Partners to deliver great service and help grow some of our most exciting and established client accounts.
The job
- Responsible for the overview and successful running of all activity on allocated client accounts.
- Building and maintaining positive client relationships to encourage retention and successful increase of scope.
- Leading on crisis management, being solution focused in approach and escalating where necessary.
- Responsible for budgeting of client projects, ensuring that client budgets are appropriately distributed based on the brief, agency rate cards and agreed scope of work.
- Working closely with departments across the agency to develop and create the best work.
- Setting the strategy for individual accounts with the support of the internal strategy team. Reviewing this regularly to ensure we are staying true to the approved strategic direction.
- Taking a leading role in new business pitch processes, often leading on the deck and working closely with the New Business Director.
- Line management of the team, supporting and leading them in their career development and respective roles.
What we are looking for
A proven Senior Account Director or Account Director from a social-first or creative agency background.
- Confident managing end-to-end project delivery: timelines, budgets, documentation, and execution—always with precision and attention to detail.
- Strong client relationship builder, able to earn trust and act as a reliable strategic partner.
- Inspiring team leader with a supportive, hands-on management style.
- Skilled at juggling multiple clients and allocating internal resources efficiently.
- Deep understanding of social platforms, trends, and cultural moments.
- Proactive, solutions-focused, and consistently willing to go above and beyond.
A Coolr Offer
- A benchmarked salary reflective of your experience and in line with our salary bandings.
- Hybrid working. We work 3 days in the office and 2 from home.
- 25 days annual leave.
- Two weeks work from anywhere.
- Birthday Day off – an extra day to celebrate your big day.
- Wellbeing Day off – another extra day with a £50 voucher to spend on anything you want to support your wellbeing.
- Free breakfast, snacks and drinks in the office.
- Private Healthcare cover, Cycle to work scheme, Tech scheme + more.
- Coolr weekly socials. We get together every week to connect as a team, plus a Book Club, Social Club & more to come.
- Dog-friendly office.
Coolr Culture
We are one team. Regardless of what you work on at the agency, we will help and support each other on everything. The goal is to turn our clients into rockstars by creating ground-breaking, award-winning and impactful campaigns for them. The team culture is to push out of our comfort zones to strive for excellence whilst allowing everyone to embrace their true selves and tap into their potential.
Coolr DE&I
Our approach to DE&I at Coolr is simple: create a safe and inclusive environment for people to be authentically themselves. By embracing this culture, it gives space to people to be more creative, innovative, and successful which will drive us in our mission of becoming the world’s best social media agency. While we are proud of our current position and the work we do to support a thriving and diverse workplace, we always know we can do more to not only create change here at Coolr, but in our industry as a whole.
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