Senior Account Director

Craft Agency Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand design agency in Greater London is looking for an experienced Senior Account Director or Business Director for a 5–6 month contract to cover maternity leave. The role offers hybrid working with top-tier FMCG and drinks accounts. Candidates should have a strong background in brand and design agency, excellent client management skills, and the ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on major global accounts.

Benefits

£80,000 – £85,000 pro rata

Hybrid working – 2 days WFH

Flexibility with contract types

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage and grow client accounts.
• Top-tier brand and design agency experience.
• Strong understanding of FMCG and drinks sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of FMCG and alcoholic beverage brands.
• Take ownership of account management and client relationships.
• Collaborate with creative services team on global accounts.

Skills

Client relationship management

Account growth strategies

Brand and design processes knowledge

Able to work in fast-paced environments

Job description

The Booking

Joining a fantastic brand design agency full of leaders in the FMCG and drinks space, you’ll be collaborating on global accounts alongside a small but mighty creative services team.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Account Director or Business Director to join the team on a 5–6 month contract to cover maternity leave. This role is available on either a freelance or fixed-term contract basis and requires someone who can make an immediate impact.

You will lead a portfolio of FMCG and alcoholic beverage brands (specific clients to be confirmed closer to the start date), taking ownership of account management, client relationships, and growth opportunities. This is a hands‑on role, requiring a senior operator who is comfortable getting involved in delivery when needed.

What’s On Offer?

• £80,000 – £85,000 pro rata
• Hybrid working – 2 days WFH
• Fixed‑term or freelance contracts on offer
• Day rates are also available
• 5‑6 month contract, ASAP start
• Global FMCG and drinks accounts
• Top‑tier brand design agency
• Exciting opportunity to make a big impact

What We’re Looking For

We want to speak to London-based Senior Account Directors or Business Directors who have top‑tier brand and design agency experience, and a strong understanding of brand and design processes. You’ll be confident, proactive and able to hit the ground running in a fast‑paced environment, pulling on your proven ability to manage and grow client accounts.

This role is ideal for a senior account leader who enjoys variety, autonomy and stepping into a business‑critical role with immediate responsibility, putting their excellent people skills and strong, credible client presence to good use!