PR Group Account Director – Consumer

About the agency

100% independent with over 30 industry awards, this agency’s reputation precedes them for delivering industry-leading work. Working with big global brands with big budgets, their client portfolio boasts some of the most exciting and culturally relevant consumer brands in the world. There’s no doubt that if you’re looking for an agency where you’ll work on big, career-defining creative campaigns, this agency is it.

Since launching, they’ve retained the nimbleness of a boutique agency whilst working with global brands that flex your creative muscles on huge campaigns. They also hold in-house integrated capabilities across social, content, and strategy. Finally, they are Clean Creatives approved, meaning they don’t take briefs from fossil fuel companies – so you’ll always use your creativity for good.

Benefits & Culture

Committed to growing the next generation of industry leaders, a career here means working for world-famous brands on award-winning campaigns. Career development is front and centre, with regular check-ins and a formal development plan to help you level up your career. You’ll also have access to an external business coach to help you achieve your personal and professional development goals.

Beyond delivering campaigns and developing careers, they’re a team that knows how to celebrate and have fun! From enjoying the latest events, musicals and shows to annual team trips, you’ll enjoy a social culture. Benefits include:

• 20 days of annual leave 
• Extra day off on your birthday
• Annual team trips
• Assigned business coach
• Personal training budget
• Monthly social events

About the job

• Act as the overarching strategic lead and senior counsel for a portfolio of global retainer accounts across the consumer landscape.
• Drive the commercial success and profitability of your portfolio, identifying opportunities for organic growth and leading new business pitches.
• Oversee integrated, cross-channel campaigns, ensuring synergy across PR, social, content, and strategy.
• Mentor, manage, and inspire a team of senior team members, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous development.
• Build and maintain deep, trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and C-suite executives.

About you

Essential experience:

• You are currently a PR Group Account Director (or a highly experienced Senior Account Director ready to step up) with extensive PR agency experience working with a similar calibre of household consumer brand names.

The ideal candidate:

• You possess exceptional business acumen, with a proven track record of managing large-scale portfolio budgets, driving commercial profitability, and leading successful new business pitches.
• You are a true integrated leader who looks beyond traditional PR, comfortably directing cross-functional teams across social, content, and strategy to deliver holistic, multi-channel campaigns.
• You are an inspiring and empathetic leader who excels at mentoring senior team members (such as SADs and ADs), fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous growth.
• You possess advanced financial literacy, expertly navigating complex commercial landscapes, managing significant budgets, and driving organic growth with a calm, highly strategic, and solution-oriented approach.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship is available for this role for the successful applicant if required. 

Interested?

Apply to this role by clicking the button below. For more information, please get in touch:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 0422 412 787

What happens next?

Our team personally reviews every application. If your profile matches the essential experience requirements (or if we see great potential in your background for future roles), we’ll be in touch within 7 days. We’re committed to providing feedback to all applicants, so you’re guaranteed a direct response from us with the outcome of your application.