Account Director – 12 Month FTC - Retail / Brand Experience

<p>We’re working with an established independent creative agency looking for an experienced <strong>Account Director</strong> to join its London client services team on a <strong>12-month fixed-term contract</strong>, working across retail environments, brand campaigns and major lifestyle and consumer clients.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a senior, client-facing role where you’ll take ownership of key accounts, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, understanding the wider client business and ensuring projects are delivered creatively, commercially and efficiently.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll oversee a varied portfolio of work, from retail spaces and in-store campaigns to physical brand experiences and wider integrated activity, leading projects from initial brief and strategic conversations through to final delivery.</p><p><br></p><p>Beyond the day-to-day management of accounts, you’ll be expected to take a proactive approach to client relationships, challenging briefs, anticipating needs, identifying growth opportunities and acting as a trusted advisor.</p><p><br></p><p>Working closely with creative, production and studio teams, you’ll provide direction, maintain momentum and ensure the highest standards of delivery.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Leading and developing key client relationships, acting as the senior point of contact.</li><li>Overseeing multiple projects and accounts, ensuring creative, commercial and operational excellence.</li><li>Managing account budgets, scopes, profitability and commercial expectations.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts and develop long-term client partnerships.</li><li>Providing leadership and direction to internal teams, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standard.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>We’re looking for an experienced <strong>Account Director</strong> with a strong agency background, ideally working across retail environments, fashion, sportswear, lifestyle or consumer brands.</p><p>You’ll be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, commercially astute and comfortable balancing strategic account leadership with hands-on project delivery.</p><p><br></p><p>Strong communication skills, a proactive approach and the ability to bring together creative ambition, client expectations and commercial realities will be essential.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, ambitious independent agency, taking a leading role across high-profile accounts with real ownership and the opportunity to make an immediate impact.</p><p><br></p>

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