Paid Social Account Director

Major Players | B Corp™; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Players | B Corp™ is seeking an Account Director to lead paid social strategy for a major global client, across an EMEA remit spanning 8+ markets. You'll manage day-to-day relationships with regional teams, report to the Business Director, and guide a small team in a high-profile, high-pressure environment while collaborating with cross-channel specialists.

Two-stage interview process and a salary banding of £55,000–£65,000, with £60,000 as a common target for qualified candidates, reflect

Qualifications

• 5+ years' paid social experience.
• Experience across EMEA markets essential.
• Currently at Account Director level or Senior Account Manager with 3+ years ready to step up.

Responsibilities

• Lead paid social strategy and delivery (full-funnel) for a major global client.
• Manage day-to-day relationships across multiple EMEA markets with regional teams.
• Report into the Business Director with a small team including an Account Manager and offshore support.
• Represent the account at a senior level alongside cross-channel specialists.
• Operate in a high-pressure, high-profile account environment with strong stakeholder management.

Skills

Paid social

EMEA markets

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Account Director to join a leading integrated media team, working on one of the agency's largest and most high-profile global accounts.

This is a lateral move for an established Account Director (or Senior Account Manager with 3+ years at that level) looking to step into a highly visible, senior client-facing role across an EMEA remit (8+ markets).

The Role

• Lead paid social strategy and delivery (full-funnel) for a major global client
• Manage day-to-day relationships across multiple EMEA markets, liaising closely with regional teams
• Report into the Business Director, with a small team including an Account Manager, plus support from an offshore hub
• Represent the account at a senior level, working alongside cross-channel specialists within an integrated team structure
• Operate within a high-pressure, high-profile account environment, requiring strong stakeholder management and composure

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' paid social experience, ideally with full-funnel exposure
• Proven experience working across EMEA markets - this is essential
• Current or recent experience at Account Director level (or Senior Account Manager, 3+ years, ready to step up)
• Strong communicator, confident working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Process

Two-stage interview process:

• Competency-based introductory conversation
• Response-to-brief panel interview with senior stakeholders

Package

Salary banding £55,000–£65,000, with £60,000 the target for most candidates (flexibility for exceptional experience on comparable large-scale accounts)