Consumer Senior Account Director / Associate Director, London

Hanson Search; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Senior Account Director/Associate Director to lead innovative communication solutions for a diverse range of clients. This role involves driving creative campaigns and shaping senior leaders as thought leaders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, managing a team of experts while delivering impactful results. If you are passionate about consumer brands and strategic thinking, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking agency. Join a vibrant team dedicated to creativity and excellence in client service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior account role within a communications agency.
• Strong leadership skills and a track record of managing high-performance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and creative direction for client accounts, ensuring impactful campaigns.
• Manage a team of 8+, fostering collaboration and high performance.

Skills

Senior Account Management

Client Relationship Management

Creative Campaign Development

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Crisis Management

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.