Social Media Account Director

TN United Kingdom; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in the East Midlands is seeking a Social Media Account Director to lead innovative social campaigns for major brands. This pivotal role involves strategic oversight, team leadership, and direct client engagement, ensuring impactful social media presence and performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing social media for consumer brands.
• Proven track record of leading and developing teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Commercial Awareness

Analytics

Tools

Social Listening Tools

Meta Ad Platform

TikTok Ad Platform

Job description

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Social Media Account Director, Loughborough

Client:

Pitch

Location:

Loughborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

A leading East Midlands-based marketing agency seeks a Social Media Account Director to join their award-winning team.

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

The Role in Detail:

1. Develop platform-specific strategies across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
2. Lead a team of social specialists, providing mentorship and growth opportunities.
3. Manage C-suite level client relationships and pitch presentations.
4. Drive paid social performance, optimizing spend and ROI.
5. Collaborate with creative and content teams to deliver engaging campaigns.
6. Report directly to agency leadership on department growth and innovation.
7. Require 5+ years managing social media for consumer brands.
8. Deep expertise in paid social, particularly Meta and TikTok ad platforms.
9. Proven track record of leading and developing teams.
10. Strong commercial awareness and budget management skills.
11. Experience presenting to and advising senior clients.
12. Up-to-date knowledge of platform algorithms, features, and best practices.
13. 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.