Account director CV example

Adding contact details to your account director CV

An important and often overlooked section is your contact details. How can a potential employer contact you and offer you an interview, if they don’t have a set of reachable contact details? Many candidates write this section in a vague way or forget it all together! To get an early head start, make sure you add your contact details near the top of your document, preferably in a larger or bold font. 

When you write your contact details, always include the following:

• Full name – you can leave out your middle name.
• Your location – so the employer knows where it is you are based.
• Phone number – if you can, choose a mobile number as this is more accessible.
• Email address – always choose a work appropriate email address.

Example of contact section for account director CV

Start your account director CV with a personal statement

Also known as a professional summary, the personal statement is vital to give your account director CV the right direction from the start. While it might seem logical to write it first, it’s easier to leave the personal statement until the end, so you can pick out the best bits from your skills section and work history, before summarising them in 3-4 sentences.

Your first sentence should introduce you to the reader, giving them a short overview of who you are and your career focus. Leave out any larger career goals – those can be kept for later. Instead, focus on explaining that you have a wealth of experience in identical or similar roles. Try to keep this first sentence as snappy as you can. It’s all about hooking the reader.

In your second sentence, you should provide an example of something you have achieved. Let’s say you previously created a strategy for a company that grew their client base by 25% – this is a big achievement, and one that you should lead with. By using a stat or figure, you will add a sense of authority to the claim. Of course, always make sure the stat or figure you use is true.  

Your third and fourth sentences should highlight any unique skills or specialisms you have. Perhaps you specialise in client relationship management, or maybe you have a background in design or marketing. These are the types of things you’ll want to mention early in your CV, as it lets the reader know the type of candidate you are. 

Some other things to include are your years of experience and a couple of personal qualities that set you apart, such as “hardworking” or “goal-oriented”. You’ll explore your skills in more detail later on in your CV, but it’s a good idea to add some keywords when you can. You should refer back to the job advertisement and search for phrases that match you as a candidate. This can be a great way to catch the hiring manager’s eye.

Need some more tips for your personal statement? Keep the following in mind:

• Write in the third person, as this sounds more professional.
• Always double-check your statement to ensure it is free from errors. 
• Use engaging language to capture the reader, for example, action verbs and positive adjectives. 

 Example of personal statement for an account director CV

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How to present your work history on an account director CV

More often than not, your work history section is what will define whether or not you are offered an interview. This is because hands-on experience is often what employers value the most. Because of this, the largest section of your CV will be your work experience. You need to make sure you add all of the relevant experience you have, showing that you have the skills and knowledge for the position.

But what’s the best way to present this section? Since we’ve selected the reverse-chronological format for your CV, you must begin with your current or most recent role, and work backwards. You should list up to 6 responsibilities for each role, choosing those that highlight the experience you gained from the role.

You should always try to respond to the job advertisement. For example, if it lists that “customer liaison” is an important part of the role, then you should mention when you have used this skill in a previous role.

Another important tip to remember is to keep the tone formal, while remaining enthusiastic and upbeat. Be sure to use positive adjectives and action verbs to engage the reader. Action verbs are anything you can replace “responsible for” with. For example – “liaised”, “led”, or “conducted”. When it comes to positive adjectives, these are anything you can use to describe yourself. You might be “organised” or “experienced”.

Example of work experience for an account director CV

Account director CV skills

A great skills section is the beating heart of your account director CV. It is your moment to explain your most important specialisms and what makes you unique as a candidate. Letting your employer know that you have the required skills for the job in question is a vital part of the process. Some companies use ATS software to check through your CV, searching for these skills before it is ever read by a hiring manager.

Because of this, you should include 12 skills split between hard and soft skills. What is the difference between these? Hard skills are anything you’ve learned on the job or through education, for example “account balancing” or “mathematics”. Soft skills are more like positive character traits that help you to stand out. For example, you may have good interpersonal skills or timekeeping. 

By striking a balance between these two kinds of skills, you’ll create an image of you as a candidate who is effective practically and interpersonally.  

Here’s what recruiters are looking for:

Outlining education on an account director CV

As well as hands-on experience and specific skills, you’ll need to outline your education section near the bottom of your CV. It is important to give the hiring manager a good understanding of your academic history, so they know you have the background to succeed. 

You should include your most relevant qualifications, encompassing university courses and college courses you have taken. It’s also vital to include any supplementary qualifications you have, for example professional certification, or affiliations with important regulatory bodies.

Be conservative and precise with the qualifications you choose, honing-in on those that are most relevant for the position in question. In contrast, you should always try to omit courses that are irrelevant and try to avoid any bad grades you may have.

Here’s what you need to include:

• Name of the educational institution
• Start and end dates of your academic course
• Official title of your field of study
• Qualification level you attained
• Qualification outcome or result

Example of education for an account director CV