Account Director (FTC)

DNA Recruit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Account Director to manage high-end retail campaigns for luxury FMCG brands. This mid-senior level role involves leading global shopper initiatives and collaborating with senior teams to ensure effective delivery. Candidates should possess a strong agency background with luxury FMCG experience and excellent project management skills. The position is contract-based and offers an immediate start in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong agency background with demonstrable luxury shopper and FMCG experience.
• Proven experience delivering global toolkits across premium retail and digital channels.
• Excellent client leadership, project management, and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global luxury shopper and activation projects.
• Deliver campaigns tailored to premium retail environments.
• Support ad-hoc projects across wider client accounts.
• Bring strategic thinking and creative judgement to complex workstreams.
• Collaborate closely with senior teams for seamless delivery.

Skills

Luxury shopper experience

FMCG experience

Client leadership

Project management

Job description

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DNA Recruit is partnering with a leading integrated agency to urgently recruit an Account Director on a fixed-term contract. This fast‑track hire will support the delivery of global shopper‑led campaigns and integrated toolkits for premium, luxury FMCG brands.

The role sits at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and execution, focusing on complex, multi‑market workstreams designed for high‑end retail/ shopper environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global luxury shopper and activation projects, including integrated toolkits for product launches and seasonal moments
• Deliver campaigns tailored to premium retail environments across physical and digital touchpoints
• Support ad‑hoc projects across wider client accounts as required
• Bring strong strategic thinking and creative judgement to complex, multi‑market programmes
• Collaborate closely with senior teams to ensure seamless delivery in a hybrid London office environment

Required Experience & Skills

• Strong agency background with demonstrable luxury shopper and FMCG experience (essential)
• Must be available for an immediate start (preferred)
• Proven experience delivering global toolkits across premium retail, digital, social, and e‑commerce channels
• Excellent client leadership, project management, and financial management skills
• Experience working within luxury or premium FMCG environments (excluding fashion) is highly desirable

Important to note: This is more across a high luxury Retail FMCG Brand and not Fashion/Lifestyle.

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Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Marketing
• Advertising Services and Marketing Services

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