Consumer Senior Account Director / Associate Director, London

Hanson Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent advisory consultancy in London seeks a Senior Account Director/Associate Director to lead strategic and creative initiatives for a portfolio of clients. The role involves managing a team, driving account growth, and providing senior-level counsel. Ideal candidates will have proven agency experience and a strong understanding of consumer brands. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for innovation and creativity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Account Director or Associate Director in a communications agency.
• Experience managing accounts with significant budgets.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to drive account growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and creative direction for a portfolio of clients.
• Manage and inspire a team of 8+ individuals.
• Drive organic growth and oversee new business pitches.

Skills

Senior Account Director experience

Team management

Consumer brand communications

Strategic thinking

Crisis management

Financial forecasting

Job description

A brilliant opportunity to work for a dynamic and forward-thinking agency, dedicated to delivering innovative communication solutions for a diverse range of clients. I’m looking for a talented Senior Account Director/Associate Director to join the team. If you’re passionate about working with consumer brands, developing creative campaigns, and helping shape senior leaders as thought leaders, we want to hear from you. You will lead the strategic and creative direction of a portfolio of client accounts, helping to shape compelling programmes and campaigns that drive results. This role requires a creative and strategic thinker who can approach challenges in innovative ways, while leading a talented team of experts. The successful candidate will thrive in an environment that values curiosity, empathy and disruption.

Senior Account Director / Associate Director Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic and creative direction for a portfolio of clients, ensuring the successful delivery of innovative and impactful campaigns.
• Manage and inspire a team of 8+ individuals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Provide senior-level counsel to clients, including crisis management when needed, ensuring the agency remains agile and responsive to client needs.
• Drive organic growth by identifying new opportunities within existing accounts, ensuring long-term client relationships and success.
• Oversee and direct new business pitches, guiding teams from brief development through to pitch and onboarding.
• Responsible for financial forecasting, team resourcing, and growth plans for accounts.
• Contribute to agency-wide initiatives, including people plans, marketing strategies, and client development.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Senior Account Director or Associate Director in a communications agency, with a strong portfolio of client-facing roles.
• Experience managing accounts with significant budgets and driving account growth.
• Expertise in consumer brand communications, with a broad understanding of the integrated communications landscape.
• A creative and strategic thinker with the ability to approach challenges differently and innovatively.
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of managing teams and delivering best-in-class results.
• A can-do attitude, with the ability to thrive under pressure and in fast-paced environments.

If you’re ready to join a forward-thinking team and help drive the success of both clients and the agency, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

Hanson Search is a leading talent advisory and executive search consultancy with consultants based across the UAE, UK, USA, and Europe. We specialise in business-critical roles that drive revenue, reputation, and risk, with dedicated teams in Communications, Government Relations, Digital Marketing, Sustainability, and C-Suite recruitment. Please click here to find out more about Hanson Search.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. You can access our Diversity and Inclusion Policy here.