Step into OutsideIn Thinking
At Cherry, we don’t just manage our clients’ accounts, we immerse ourselves in their worlds, and in return we offer them expertise from our diverse collective of thinkers and doers. It is this combination that allows us to deliver bold ideas. We’re looking for an Account Director who’s brave, curious, and unafraid to chart the unmarked route. Someone who thrives on both strategy and creativity, and who can bring clients and teams with them on the journey.
About the role:
As an Account Director at Cherry, you’ll be the driving force within your client teams, building trust, spotting opportunities, and shaping strategies that go beyond the expected. You’ll lead the day-to-day direction of your accounts, ensure every piece of work reflects your clients’ ambitions, and inspire those around you to think bigger, braver, and bolder.
Role responsibilities include:
- Lead and nurture client relationships, becoming fluent in their brand, culture, and goals
- Shape long-term strategic direction and challenge the status quo with fresh perspectives
- Anticipate client needs and bring proactive, OutsideIn Thinking solutions to the table
- Keep a firm grip on revenue, forecasting, and profitability, balancing creativity with commerciality
- Spot opportunities to grow client business and deliver added value
- Foster a collaborative, adventurous environment that empowers your team to thrive
- Stay tuned into industry trends, digital innovation, and the evolving healthcare landscape
- Ensure compliance with all relevant codes of practice and legislation
- Support new business initiatives, pitches, and RFPs with energy and vision
What you’ll bring
- Minimum 4 years in pharmaceutical marketing, or at least 2 years as a Senior Account Manager
- A deep understanding of pharma/healthcare challenges and opportunities
- Experience working across the promotional mix
- A sharp strategic mind with the courage to ask the braver question
- A talent for recognising, shaping, and presenting standout creative ideas
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Financial acumen and confidence managing budgets
- Leadership skills to develop, mentor, and inspire your team
About Cherry:
We’re not just another healthcare agency. At Cherry, we’re a vibrant collective of thinkers, creators, and innovators who believe the best work happens when we combine intimate knowledge of our clients’ needs and external expertise.
Our culture is dynamic, supportive, and adventurous — and we’ve been recognized as a Great Place to Work for five years running, including awards for Best Workplace, Best Workplace for Women, Best Workplace for Wellbeing, and Best Workplace in Consulting & Professional Services.
At Cherry we work collaboratively in a hybrid model, with a minimum of 3x days per week in our office near London Bridge.
What we offer:
At Cherry, employee development is key. We have bespoke internal and external training programs that are run year-round across all departments, and group mentoring program employees can get involved in!
As well as the competitive basic salary, great social events and a culture of continual learning we also offer our employees:
- 25 days holiday per year (which increases with tenure)
- Work From Anywhere Policy (for 20 days per year you can work from anywhere abroad)
- Annual Wellbeing Allowance, to spend on whatever that makes you happy
- 2 x volunteer days per year - to support a cause close to you!
- Christmas Office Closure
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Private health/free travel insurance for you and your family
- Enhanced family friendly & women's health policies
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Mobility program - being part of a wider group enables employees the opportunity to work from one of our global offices (US, Canada, Europe, UAE) for short/mid/long term secondments
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Cherry (cherrythinking.com) London, England Office
Riverside House 2A Southwark Bridge Road, Southwark, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9HA
