Account Director (French Native)

Sphere Digital Recruitment Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative social media agency is seeking a dynamic Account Director to lead client accounts and drive social strategy. This role involves managing a small team in Paris, overseeing the execution of social-first campaigns, and fostering strong relationships with clients. The ideal candidate is a native French speaker with a passion for enhancing client experiences and a proven track record in project management. Join a forward-thinking agency that collaborates with top global brands and offers a hybrid work structure, allowing you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in client services within an agency.
• Native French speaker with fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead account teams to deliver high-quality work.
• Serve as primary client contact and manage relationships.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Social Media Strategy

Project Management

Bilingual Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Account Director (French-native) - Social Agency

Based: London (hybrid structure)

Salary: £49-57k (Generous commission structure every Q as well as annual company bonuses!)

The Agency

I am working with a UK social media agency who work with some of the biggest brands in the world across social strategy, community management, client services, influencer marketing and content creation.

The Role

• Lead account teams to deliver work that aligns with the broader social strategy, structuring teams for success and driving consistently high standards across all outputs.
• Serve as the primary client contact, fostering collaborative and trusted relationships while clearly communicating the value of your team's work to the client.
• Organise and lead key meetings, reviews, and ongoing project touchpoints. Identify and resolve delivery issues, and work with teams to continuously improve workflows.
• Oversee the execution of social-first campaigns in the French market, managing small local team in Paris and ensuring top-quality work through clear briefs and quality assurance.
• Support relationship-building and project success through regular in-person visits to Paris (approximately monthly), engaging with both clients and local collaborators.
• Ensure accurate delivery of agreed scopes and timelines, monitor team capacity and resourcing, and lead monthly reporting on commercial performance and delivery efficiency.

About You

• A native French speaker based in London, fluent in English and confident operating in bilingual environments.
• Brings over 4 years of experience in a client services role within an agency setting.
• Deeply passionate about enhancing the client experience, with a natural ability to build strong, long-lasting relationships.
• Driven to take ownership of account output, with solid expertise across social-first delivery-including strategy, creative, media, and account management.
• Well-versed in project management and client service best practices, with experience mentoring and supporting the development of others in these areas.
• Demonstrated success in retaining, nurturing, and growing client accounts.
  

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