Advertising Account Director

FCB Aotearoa, NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising agency in Auckland is seeking an experienced Account Director to manage a major DIY brand portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring at least 6 years of experience, excellent project management skills, and a retail mindset. This role offers a dynamic work environment and significant career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Enviable benefits package

Ongoing development and training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 6 years in a top-tier, full-service agency or transferable experience.
• Bonus points for retail or FMCG experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fast-moving client portfolio for a major DIY brand.
• Manage projects on time and on budget.
• Build trust with clients and collaborators.

Skills

Initiative

Retail mindset

Natural connector

Project management

Teamwork

Multi-project juggling

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

We're on the hunt for a sharp, seasoned Account Director to lead the charge on one of our most hands-on, fast-moving client portfolios: a major DIY brand and retail giant. This is your chance to take a household name and help build work that truly builds things—from brand love to sales impact.

You'll Be Considered If You

• Have serious initiative—you don't wait for green lights, you find smarter routes and make things happen
• Get the retail mindset—fast turnarounds, multiple moving parts, and always balancing brand with performance
• Are a natural connector—building trust with clients, creatives, producers, and suppliers to make the magic happen
• Keep projects running like clockwork—on time, on budget, and never off-brief (whether it's a nationwide promo or a brand-building campaign)
• Know that teamwork makes the best work—you're collaborative to the core
• Bring at least 6 years in a top-tier, full-service agency—or transferable chops from another creative industry (bonus points for retail or FMCG experience)
• Can juggle multiple projects without breaking a sweat—you're cool under pressure and thrive when things are moving fast
• Have good vibes and a sharp mind—positive, people-smart, and always up for a bit of banter (we like to keep things fun, even when deadlines loom)

This is a an exciting role for an Account Director who leads work that's as creative as it is commercially sharp. If you want to see your work making a real impact—on shelves, in homes, and across the country—this is it.

In Return You'll Get

A career-making role, portfolio gold, an enviable benefits package, commitment to ongoing development and training, clear pathways for progression, and a seat at the table on bold, work born from collaborating and creating with the best in the business.

This is an Auckland based role, working from our humming, creative and dynamic office in central Freemans Bay. We're a tight-knit team of 145+, diverse, talented, passionate humans. FCB are, and always will be, advocates for a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture for all team members. Sound exciting? It is. Apply with your CV and cover letter, answering our screening questions. We'd love to meet you.