Account Director - Food & Drink

The Agency:

We're delighted to partner with this fantastic independent, creative PR and Social agency of 35 fun and friendly consultants who are seeking an Account Director to join their growing Food and drink team. They work with some well-known brands to exciting new to the market at artesian brands, in both the food and drinks sector and if you love gin they have an amazing campaign kicking off shortly! 

Based in central London within very beautiful offices, this fearless agency like to run with big ideas to create innovative and memorable solutions that change perceptions and capture imaginations.  People enjoy working here and there is no limit to your development or opportunity to advance. There is a clear opportunity for this role to advance to senior account director and onwards to associate. 

The role:

This is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership to a talented team across a range of food and drink accounts, drive forward business strategies as part of the senior leadership team, and take a proactive role in assisting with new business pitches.  The successful candidate will work with prestigious well-known brands across a wide range of sectors from start-ups to global corporations. with a real mix of giant food companies, to new to the market as well as wonderful drinks brands. 

You'll be adept at providing expert counsel to your clients and driving the strategy as well as mentoring and leading an amazing team of consultants. Reporting into the fab Director of Food & Drink,  you'll have full support from senior management and junior team members. 

In Return: 

They are offering a salary of £40-£50k, bonus, commission on new business. This role has a clear path to be senior account director and associate director. On offer is also,  25 days holiday, Private Medical Insurance, company pension (4% employer contribution), performance-related pay scheme, season ticket loan, early finishes every Friday, cycle to work scheme, be good days – everyone may take 1 day (paid) to work for a charity of their choice, birthdays – 3pm departure after cake, weekly running club on Wednesday (not compulsory!)  (plus 2 pub runs Per Year), bubbles Friday – 

To Apply:

You can apply online, or send your CV and cover note to [email protected].  Alternatively, feel free to call Justyne on 07971 361206 if you'd like to talk through the role in more detail.