Social Media Account Director

TN United Kingdom; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading East Midlands marketing agency seeks a Social Media Account Director to shape platform strategy and lead client relationships. This key leadership role combines strategic thinking with hands-on campaign oversight, driving social performance for major retail and FMCG brands.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing social media for consumer brands.
• Deep expertise in paid social, particularly Meta and TikTok ad platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop platform-specific strategies across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
• Lead a team of social specialists, providing mentorship and growth opportunities.
• Drive paid social performance, optimizing spend and ROI.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Client Relationship Management

Analytics

Commercial Awareness

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

A leading East midlands based Marketing Agency seeks a Social Media Account Director to join them award winning team.

The agency is a vibrant, fast-growing creative agency delivering standout social campaigns for major retail and FMCG brands. As our Social Media Account Director, you'll shape platform strategy, lead client relationships and drive our social offering to new heights. This is a key leadership role combining strategic thinking with hands-on campaign oversight.

The Role in Detail:

- Develop platform-specific strategies across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn

- Lead a team of social specialists, providing mentorship and growth opportunities

- Own C-suite level client relationships and pitch presentations

- Drive paid social performance, optimizing spend and ROI

- Collaborate with creative and content teams to deliver thumb-stopping campaigns

- Report directly to agency leadership on department growth and innovation

- 5+ years managing social media for consumer brands

- Deep expertise in paid social, particularly Meta and TikTok ad platforms

- Proven track record leading and developing teams

- Strong commercial awareness and budget management

- Experience presenting to and advising senior clients

- Up-to-date knowledge of platform algorithms, features and best practices

- Analytics expertise across social listening tools and native platform insights

The agency is a boutique team known for delivering creative, results-driven work. Our culture balances ambition with a no-ego approach. We offer genuine progression opportunities as we continue to grow.