Who Are We?

T&P is one of the world’s leading full service creative and media agencies, connecting talent and tech to drive growth for brands. Formed by the integration of The&Partnership and mSix&Partners, it brings together content and distribution into a single, holistic end-to-end marketing solution. Backed by WPP and WPP Media and combined with the agility of an entrepreneurial Partner-led mindset, the multi-discipline agency spans four continents with 45 offices and over $1.2 billion dollars in billings globally. As an early adopter with the first ever AI-generated TV ad for Lexus in 2018, T&P is focused on harnessing AI across all its outputs with its 1,900 people already trained on WPP’s proprietary AI platform Creative Studio, to deliver enhanced outcomes for clients.

We believe in The Power of &, connecting talent & tech to fuel brand growth. Our teams blend creative, media, experience and technology specialists from across our marketing practices. The performance mindset of these teams optimises to business outcomes in every channel, fueled by the latest innovations in AI.

Ultimately of course, we are our people. They’re the most important part of our business, so we want to make a lasting impression on them in the same way they do on us, by striving to become the most important place in their careers.

That’s why we do our best to build strong communities around them; provide the best possible opportunities for them to develop & grow; and empower them to make a difference to their clients and the world at large. Our strengths often lie in our differences, so we challenge and champion each other and our clients, to be the very best we can be.

Overview

As an Account Director for Toyota, you will be the strategic lynchpin between our agency and one of the world's leading automotive brands. You will be responsible for owning the overall account relationship, driving strategic vision, fostering unparalleled client satisfaction, and ensuring the delivery of innovative, integrated campaigns that deliver tangible business results for Toyota. This role requires a proven leader with exceptional strategic acumen, a passion for automotive, and the ability to inspire both clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Client Leadership: Cultivate and expand senior-level client relationships, serving as a trusted strategic advisor and partner to Toyota's marketing and brand teams. Proactively identify and unlock growth opportunities for both the client and the agency.

• Account Growth & Vision: Develop and articulate a clear strategic vision for the Toyota account, identifying opportunities to evolve our offering, expand services, and contribute significantly to Toyota's long-term business objectives.

• Integrated Campaign Orchestration: Own the strategic direction and overall execution of complex, multi-channel campaigns (TVC, radio, OOH, social, digital, web, content, experiential), ensuring seamless integration across all touchpoints and delivering against ambitious client KPIs.

• Financial & Commercial Stewardship: Take full ownership of account profitability, including forecasting revenue, managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the overall financial health and commercial viability of the account.

• Strategic Briefing & Development: Lead the development of insightful, inspiring, and data-driven strategic briefs that translate complex business challenges into clear, actionable direction for creative, strategy, and media teams.

• Quality & Brand Guardian: Champion creative excellence and uphold the highest standards of quality, ensuring all deliverables are strategically sound, on-brand, on-brief, and in strict adherence to Toyota's brand guidelines and legal requirements.

• Cross-Agency & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary strategic interface and orchestrator between multiple internal agency disciplines, external agency partners, and key regional/global stakeholders (e.g., Toyota European central team), ensuring cohesive and integrated campaign delivery.

• Risk Management & Problem Solving: Proactively identify potential strategic, operational, or budgetary risks, developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies to keep projects and the account on track.

• Market & Industry Expertise: Maintain an expert-level understanding of the automotive industry, competitive landscape, market trends, and consumer insights relevant to Toyota, applying this knowledge to inform strategic recommendations.

• Proactive Innovation: Identify and champion strategic initiatives that drive innovation in our agency's offering, campaign approaches, and overall value proposition for Toyota.

Skills Required

• Strategic Acumen: Exceptional strategic thinking capabilities, with a proven ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable, impactful strategies and innovative solutions.

• Client Relationship Management: Demonstrated success in cultivating and expanding senior-level client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor and driving business growth.

• Leadership & Team Development: A natural leader with a track record of inspiring, mentoring, and developing high-performing account teams within an agency environment.

• Integrated Marketing Expertise: Deep expertise in integrated advertising across all key channels (traditional, digital, emerging), with the ability to critically evaluate media strategies and drive optimal creative integration.

• Commercial & Financial Savvy: Strong commercial understanding, with proven experience in managing significant account budgets, forecasting, and driving profitability.

• Problem Solver: Demonstrated ability to apply entrepreneurial thinking to solve complex business and client challenges, identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.

• Communication & Collaboration: A master collaborator and communicator, adept at building consensus, driving alignment across diverse internal and external stakeholders, and presenting with clarity and conviction.

• Operational Excellence: Advanced understanding and experience in managing complex multi-channel production workflows, from concept to delivery, ensuring efficiency and quality.

• Autonomous & Resilient: Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, managing multiple priorities with exceptional organizational skills and strategic foresight.

• Professionalism: Unwavering professionalism, integrity, and a deep understanding of premium client service, consistently anticipating client needs and exceeding expectations.

T&P is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.