Associate Account Director

Influencer & Social-First Agency - London

Salary: £45K - £55K

We're looking for a talented Associate Account Director to join a fast-growing influencer and social-first agency in London. This is a leadership role perfect for someone ready to step up and take ownership of high-profile influencer and social campaigns, primarily working on a global ecommerce brand. You'll be overseeing a portfolio of clients, shaping strategy, and guiding teams through best-in-class execution across social and influencer marketing.

This role blends creative thinking, strategic oversight, and hands-on leadership - perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and has a passion for the ever-evolving world of social and influencer marketing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of social and influencer marketing campaigns from strategy through to execution and reporting.

• Act as the senior client lead, building trusted relationships and ensuring exceptional client service across all accounts.

• Develop strategic influencer programs in partnership with creative, paid, and production teams.

• Oversee day-to-day account management and guide junior team members (typically 3-4 per account) to deliver impactful campaigns.

• Set KPIs, track campaign performance, and lead on reporting and insights to demonstrate success and inform future work.

• Support the growth of client accounts by identifying new opportunities and proactively recommending new approaches or activations.

• Stay on top of industry trends, platforms, and talent to keep our campaigns fresh and culturally relevant.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 4+ years experience in influencer and social marketing, ideally within an agency environment, with at least some experience managing high-value client relationships.

• A strong background in social media strategy and campaign development, particularly within the beauty, fashion, or lifestyle sectors.

• Proven leadership skills with experience overseeing account teams and mentoring junior talent.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• A confident strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture while maintaining attention to detail.

• Experience managing multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously and delivering to a consistently high standard.

If you'd like a confidential chat about this role or your next career move, please get in touch at maddy.worger@majorplayers.co.uk.

About Major Players:
Major Players are the UK's leading digital, marketing, and creative talent agency. For over 30 years, we've championed talent and industry excellence. As a proud B Corp™, we're committed to creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces - for our clients, candidates, and our team.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Learn more about our DE&I commitments here: www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion