Account Director - Global Social & Influencer Agency

A leading global social & influencer agency is seeking a strategic, client-obsessed Account Director with deep influencer marketing expertise to lead & scale their growing team.

This is your chance to shape the future of influencer marketing & drive growth for the world's most exciting brands. You'll be architecting campaign strategies, mentoring the next generation of account leaders, & becoming the trusted advisor that clients can't live without. Working with the most innovative creators, biggest brands, & most forward-thinking strategists in the industry.

If you're someone who doesn't just manage accounts but transforms them into growth engines, we need to talk.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & independently manage multiple high-profile client accounts, becoming their go-to strategic partner
• Transform client briefs into bold, data-driven campaign strategies that deliver measurable results
• Build & maintain relationships with C-suite & VP-level stakeholders across diverse client portfolios
• Mentor & develop junior account team members, fostering their growth into well-rounded marketing leaders
• Drive new business growth through strategic account expansion & upselling innovative solutions
• Present confidently to key stakeholders in high-stakes pitches, kick-offs, & post-campaign analysis
• Collaborate seamlessly across creative, strategy, & operational teams to deliver exceptional campaign outcomes
• Proactively identify growth opportunities & forward-thinking solutions based on deep client business understanding
• Oversee campaign execution from concept to completion, ensuring flawless delivery in fast-paced environments
• Lead client communications through compelling proposals, strategic recommendations, & regular performance reporting

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in senior client-facing roles at agencies or brands, managing high-profile accounts
• Deep expertise in influencer marketing, performance marketing, & broader advertising landscape
• Proven track record of growing accounts through strategic thinking & relationship building
• Experience presenting to & building relationships with senior stakeholders across all organizational levels
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrable experience managing & developing team members
• Exceptional project management abilities-you thrive managing multiple complex campaigns simultaneously

Personal Attributes

• Genuine passion for influencer marketing & performance-driven campaigns
• Natural leader who can roll up sleeves & get hands-on in a fast-paced, growing environment
• Strategic mindset with exceptional organizational skills & attention to detail
• Calm under pressure with logical problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills & ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders

If you would like a confidential chat about this role or your next career move, then please get in contact with me: edwina@majorplayers.us or connect via LinkedIn.

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