We’re working with a highly respected independent retail and shopper marketing agency in London that’s experiencing sustained growth and is now looking to hire a Senior Account Director to lead some of its most high-profile global FMCG clients.
This agency is known for big strategic thinking, outstanding creative delivery, and genuinely collaborative client relationships. If you’re passionate about food & drink brands and have deep experience delivering drink experiences across retail and shopper channels, this could be a standout next step.
The Role
As Senior Account Director, you’ll sit at the heart of the agency, owning senior client relationships and shaping integrated shopper strategies that drive real commercial impact.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and growing relationships with global FMCG food & drink brands
* Taking a strategic lead on drink experience campaigns, from concept to in-market delivery
* Overseeing integrated shopper, retail, experiential and promotional activity
* Acting as a trusted senior partner to clients, influencing at board and marketing director level
* Managing and mentoring account teams, setting standards for excellence
* Working closely with strategy, creative and production teams to deliver award-worthy work
* Identifying opportunities for organic growth and new business within existing accounts
About You
You’ll be an established Senior Account Director (or strong Account Director ready to step up) with a background in retail, shopper or experiential marketing.
You’ll bring:
* Proven experience working with global FMCG brands, ideally in food and drink
* Essential experience delivering drink experiences (e.g. sampling, brand activations, retail theatre, experiential)
* A strong understanding of the retail and shopper landscape
* Strategic confidence paired with hands-on delivery expertise
* Excellent client leadership and team management skills
* Experience working within an agency environment (independent agency experience is a bonus)
Why Apply?
* Join a highly regarded independent agency with an excellent culture
* Work on household-name global brands
* Genuine influence at senior level, not just account maintenance
* Competitive salary and benefits
* London based role with flexible/hybrid working
If you’re looking for a senior role where you can truly shape client partnerships and deliver standout food & drink shopper experiences, we’d love to hear from you.