Account Director - Social Media And Influencer

Kairos Recruitment; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency in London seeks a Social Media and Influencer Account Director to lead impactful digital campaigns. The ideal candidate will manage client relationships, execute social-first strategies, and leverage data for campaign optimization. This role requires flexibility to work onsite and strong communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social media and influencer marketing, preferably agency-side.
• Ability to manage senior client relationships strategically.
• Data-driven mindset to inform decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of social media and influencer campaigns.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients.
• Utilize data and analytics to monitor campaign performance.

Skills

Social media marketing

Client relationship management

Data-driven decision-making

Agency-side experience

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented Social Media and Influencer Account Director to lead high-impact digital campaigns across our client portfolio. This role is social-first, requiring deep expertise in developing and executing end-to-end social media and influencer strategies — from concept through to delivery and performance analysis. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong client management experience, and is passionate about driving measurable results through content, partnerships, and data-driven decision-making. This role also involves leading cross-functional teams, managing influencer relationships, and providing actionable insights to optimize campaign effectiveness and exceed client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of social media and influencer campaigns, ensuring seamless delivery across all phases—from strategy development to implementation and performance analysis.
• Serve as the primary senior point of contact for clients, managing relationships strategically and proactively to drive client satisfaction and growth.
• Develop and implement innovative, social-first strategies tailored to a diverse portfolio of clients across sectors including B2B, hospitality, F&B, consumer, corporate and more.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external influencers to deliver engaging, data-driven campaigns that meet client objectives.
• Utilize data and analytics to monitor campaign performance, generate actionable insights, and optimize results continuously.
• Delegate tasks effectively within the boutique agency team, ensuring quality and timely delivery while supporting a collaborative working environment.
• Bring agency-side experience and a strategic mindset to oversee multiple client accounts, balancing hands-on execution with high-level oversight.
• Maintain flexibility and adaptability to work onsite five days a week from our Marylebone office, contributing to a dynamic and fast-paced agency culture.

Requirements

• Proven experience in social media and influencer marketing, preferably agency-side, with a strong focus on social-first campaigns.
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior client relationships strategically as the main point of contact.
• Hands-on experience leading end-to-end execution of social and influencer campaigns.
• Data-driven mindset with confidence using analytics to inform decision-making and optimize campaign performance.
• Excellent communication and delegation skills; comfortable working within a small, collaborative team.
• Flexibility to work onsite full-time at our Marylebone office.
• Experience across a mix of sectors such as B2B, hospitality, F&B, consumer, or corporate is highly desirable.
• Can be an Account Director, Junior Account Director, or an experienced Senior Account Manager with strategic capabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person