Senior Account Director
Posted 5 days ago by Major Players | B Corp™
£75,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Account Director role is a 9-month maternity cover position within a top creative agency in Central London, focusing on client services in the food and beverage industry. The successful candidate will manage high-level client relationships, oversee project management, and ensure the delivery of exceptional results. This position requires extensive experience in BTL campaigns and a strong understanding of the drinks industry. The role demands a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the day-to-day running of the department and act as a key point of contact for clients.
- Drive client service excellence and manage high-level client relationships.
- Oversee project management, including team time planning and ensuring all client deliverables are met.
- Work specifically on BTL campaigns and write global toolkits and playbooks.
- Manage large client budgets and accounts effectively.
Key Skills:
- Significant high-level client management experience within an agency setting.
- Proven experience working with beverage clients and knowledge of the drinks industry.
- Extensive project management experience.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with a direct approach, thriving under pressure.
Salary (Rate): £75,000.00 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Senior Account Director with BTL experience - 9 month contract (maternity cover) Are you a seasoned client services professional with a passion for the food and beverage industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced agency environment, leading teams and delivering exceptional results? Major Players are partnering with a top creative agency studio based in Central London to recruit for a Senior Account Director. You'll be instrumental in supporting the day-to-day running of the department, acting as a key point of contact, and driving client service excellence. Experience required: Significant high-level client management experience within an agency setting, working on global accounts. Proven experience working on beverage clients and excellent knowledge of the drinks industry. Extensive project management experience, including team time planning and ensuring all client deliverables are met. A background working specifically on BTL campaigns and proven experience writing global toolkits and playbooks. Experience running large client budgets and accounts. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. A self-motivated and direct approach, thriving in a dynamic environment and remaining calm under pressure. Start date: W/C 28th July 2025 Contract length: 9 months (maternity cover) Hours: Full time Salary: £55,000 upwards, depending on experience Office location: Central London Office requirements: 3 days per week in the office (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday) If you would like a confidential chat about this role or your next career move, then please get in contact with me: lydia.swindell@majorplayers.co.uk Major Players are the UK's leading digital, marketing, and creative talent agency, and over the last 30 years we've consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp™, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees. We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&I commitments, please visit: www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/