Group Account Director Automotive (w/m/d)

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential creative agency with a strong international presence in the social media and digital marketing space. They are seeking a Group Account Director with deep automotive industry expertise to join their Munich office and lead one of their most significant client relationships.

This is a senior leadership position requiring both strategic vision and hands-on account orchestration. You'll be the primary point of contact for a complex, multi-market automotive account, managing cross-functional teams and driving commercial growth while maintaining the highest standards of creative excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and commercial oversight for a complex international automotive account, ensuring profitability and sustainable growth
• Build and maintain senior-level client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and sparring partner
• Proactively identify opportunities and risks, facilitating decision-making and driving initiatives forward independently
• Orchestrate collaboration across client service, strategy, creative, media, and production disciplines
• Manage complex account structures, workflows, and international market setups with clear accountability frameworks
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, scope, and overall account profitability
• Lead and develop the account team, fostering ownership and autonomy among team members
• Ensure high strategic and creative quality across all workstreams and deliverables
• Identify and develop business growth opportunities within existing client relationships
• Handle critical situations and escalations with composure, developing concrete solutions

What We're Looking For

• Multiple years of experience in senior client service or account leadership roles on the agency side
• Proven track record managing large, complex accounts with international scope
• Automotive industry experience and understanding of large automotive brand structures – this is essential
• Strong strategic and commercial consulting capabilities
• Confidence and authority in working with senior stakeholders
• Experience leading and developing teams effectively
• Independent decision-making skills and ability to set priorities in complex environments
• Strong ownership mindset – you proactively create clarity, develop solutions, and drive topics forward rather than waiting for escalation
• Excellent German and English language skills (both required)
• Based in or willing to relocate to Munich, Germany

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, one of our experienced recruiters will review your profile and conduct an initial screening conversation. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your application to our client with your permission. Throughout the interview process, we'll provide guidance and feedback. Please do not contact the client directly – all communication should go through our recruitment team to ensure the best outcome for your candidacy.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience level and qualifications.

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