Account Director (FMCG + Retail), London

Account Director (FMCG + Retail), London

Full-Time 51750 - 63250 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
HH Global

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead creative projects for top retail and FMCG brands, transforming briefs into impactful campaigns.
  • Company: Dynamic agency known for innovative marketing solutions and strong client partnerships.
  • Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality creative output.
  • Why this job: Be the creative force behind exciting campaigns and build lasting relationships with clients.
  • Qualifications: Experience in account management and a passion for creative marketing.

The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.

We are looking for a commercially astute and creatively driven Account Director to lead creative and content brief responses across a portfolio of retail and FMCG brands. This role acts as the bridge between client marketing teams and creative delivery, ensuring every brief is transformed into compelling, insight-led and execution-ready output across channels.

You'll lead the interpretation and response to creative briefs, ensuring outputs are strategically grounded, channel-relevant and commercially effective - acting as a trusted client partner while enabling high-quality creative delivery at scale. This role operates on a blended basis between the local HH Global office and home.

Key responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end briefing process
  • Translate client objectives into inspiring briefs
  • Lead integrated campaign responses across channels
  • Provide strategic oversight of creative output
  • Build strong senior client relationships
  • Oversee delivery across multiple workstreams
  • Lead cross-functional teams
  • Ensure commercial alignment and identify growth opportunities

Knowledge, skills + experience

  • Extensive experience in Account Management or Account Direction within a creative agency
  • Proven ability to lead creative responses to briefs
  • Experience working with retail / FMCG brands on predominantly BTL campaigns and assets
  • Strong understanding of multi-channel content
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Strong organizational and leadership capability

What success looks like

  • High-quality creative output
  • Strong client relationships
  • Efficient content delivery models
  • Continuous improvement in briefing and execution quality

Account Director (FMCG + Retail), London employer: HH Global

At HH Global, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training opportunities and a supportive environment that values diversity. Located in the heart of Europe, our team enjoys the unique advantage of working on impactful retail projects while being part of a global network that champions creativity and excellence.

HH Global

Contact Details:

HH Global Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Account Director (FMCG + Retail), London

Account Management
Creative Direction
Briefing Process
Integrated Campaign Management
Strategic Oversight
Client Relationship Management
Stakeholder Management