Marketing Direcotr at Aybe+
September 18, 2023 - September 8, 2025Marketing Director Experience Summary
As Marketing Director of a large-scale marketing agency, I spearheaded strategic operations and client relationships for blue-chip organisations across multiple sectors. My leadership encompassed agency growth, high-value client portfolio management, and the delivery of complex, multi-million pound marketing programmes for Fortune 500 companies and major UK enterprises.
Key Responsibilities & Achievements
Strategic Leadership & Agency Management
Led a full-service marketing agency servicing enterprise-level clients with annual retainers ranging from £500K to £5M+
Managed cross-functional teams of 40+ professionals including strategists, creatives, digital specialists, and account directors
Drove agency growth from regional player to nationally recognised consultancy, increasing revenue by 300% over tenure
Established operational frameworks and quality assurance processes to handle concurrent large-scale client programmes
Blue-Chip Client Portfolio Management
Directed marketing strategies for FTSE 100 companies and international corporations across financial services, retail, technology, and healthcare sectors
Managed complex stakeholder relationships at C-suite level, presenting to boards and executive committees
Orchestrated global rebrand initiatives worth £10M+ for multinational corporations, coordinating across multiple markets and regulatory environments
Led pitch teams securing new business worth £20M+ annually through strategic proposal development and client relationship building
Large-Scale Programme Delivery
Oversaw integrated marketing campaigns spanning traditional media, digital transformation, experiential marketing, and corporate communications
Managed multi-channel programmes with budgets exceeding £2M per quarter, ensuring delivery against KPIs and ROI targets
Coordinated international campaign rollouts across 15+ markets, managing cultural adaptation and local compliance requirements
Implemented advanced marketing technology stacks and data analytics platforms to optimise campaign performance for enterprise clients
Business Development & Strategic Growth
Developed new service offerings including digital transformation consultancy, customer experience strategy, and marketing automation
Built strategic partnerships with technology vendors, media owners, and specialist agencies to enhance service capabilities
Established agency's reputation as thought leader through industry speaking engagements, award submissions, and published research
Mentored senior account directors and helped develop the next generation of agency leadership