Account Director - Social media and Influencer

Kairos Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a Social Media and Influencer Account Director to lead impactful campaigns. This role requires a strategic mindset and expertise in social media and influencer marketing. The ideal candidate will manage client relationships, execute campaigns, and analyze data to drive results. Candidates should be highly adaptable, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit, contributing to a dynamic agency culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social media and influencer marketing, preferably agency-side.
• Ability to manage senior client relationships as the main point of contact.
• Hands-on experience leading end-to-end execution of campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of social media and influencer campaigns.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external influencers for campaign success.
• Utilize data to monitor performance and optimize results.

Skills

Social media strategy development

Influencer marketing

Client relationship management

Data analysis

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