Account Director – Consumer PR

We are looking for an exceptional Account Director, with at least six years of agency experience working on big brands.

THE AGENCY

A creative agency that makes the unknown, known.

Grounded by their values, and powered by culture, they build brands recognised for who they are and why they matter.

They are audience-obsessed, story-driven and channel-agnostic.

They specialise in creating meaningful campaigns that crackle with authenticity, deliver world-class creative, and create return for their clients commercially.

CLIENTS

They work with a broad range of clients from across the consumer lifestyle space covering sectors including alcohol, food & drink, FMCG, fashion, consumer tech and more.

They only work with brands that share our values, are great to work with and have a passion for doing innovative, creative work.

More info on what the client portfolio includes upon request.

THE ROLE

You will report to an Associate Director. You will have a minimum of 5 years agency experience, working on consumer lifestyle brands.

The Account Director is a crucial member of the team, that delivers exceptional service to the client and really leads on accounts. You are the heartbeat of your accounts and a key contact for clients, you delegate work well to Account Managers and Execs, and manage upward communication effectively.

Great Account Directors are developing leaders, able to own and drive projects forward and take the team with them. They can create and present plans to clients and are best-in-the-business publicists and project managers. They can write effective copy across a range of channels and formats, and they have solid management and commercial skills.

At this agency, Account Directors have autonomy, trust, and high expectations. They also have responsibility and exposure to leadership development opportunities across the business. We want committed and ambitious ADs that are owning their accounts and set high standards for all those around them.

YOUR GOAL

Lead accounts and make sure they run like clockwork, delivering exceptional results for your clients.

YOUR CHARACTER

• You want to do brilliant work that has real meaning
• You are interested in brands, culture, and audiences
• You are driven to progress your career development
• You are a team player and love working with others
• You pride yourself on your integrity
• You leave the ego at the door, and are happy to roll your sleeves up
• You bring positivity, optimism, and energy to work
• You want to be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace

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