Job Title: Account Director – Social Media (French Market)

Location: London, UK (Hybrid: 3 days in office)

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + bonus & commission

The Company

This is a leading, full-service social media agency with a global presence, B Corp certification, and a reputation for shaping the future of social-first brand work. With 150+ people across the UK, US, and Europe, they partner with global consumer brands across food, drink, retail, and automotive sectors. Recent wins include major household names and heritage brands.

The agency has grown quickly over the last two years, which has led to new senior hires and a growing portfolio of ambitious brands. Their culture balances creativity and commercial thinking, offering a collaborative and flexible environment with real career progression.

Role & Responsibilities

They’re looking for a London-based French-speaking Account Director to lead social strategy and local delivery for a major global brand in the French market. You’ll be the key contact for clients in France, working in French, and overseeing localised social-first content delivery via a network of freelancers.

This is a high-profile account that spans B2C and B2B, working across always-on, reactive, and campaign content. The French market is a growth priority and needs someone with gravitas, strong social instincts, and the ability to guide both clients and internal teams.

• Own the relationship with key French stakeholders, helping shape briefs and deliver world-class social content.
• Manage a network of freelancers in France to ensure high-quality, market-relevant content, grounded in local insights.
• Lead a cross-functional internal team (strategy, creative, production) while supporting and developing junior team members.
• Monitor scopes, budgets, and resourcing needs. Drive incremental growth and new work within your account.
• Align with the wider European team to maintain consistency across markets while tailoring work to the French audience.
• Monthly trips to Paris to work closely with clients and the delivery team on the ground.

Skills & Experience

• Native-level French speaker based in London (fluent in English too)
• 4+ years in a client services role within a creative or social agency
• Deep understanding of social media strategy and execution
• Proven leadership across large accounts and multi-functional teams
• Commercial acumen with experience managing scopes, budgets, and upsell opportunities
• Confident presenting, leading meetings, and influencing senior clients
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, particularly around campaign periods
• Willing to travel regularly to France

Why Apply?

• Work with a high-profile global brand and own a key market
• Shape strategy and lead delivery with real autonomy
• Join an agency that values internal progression and invests heavily in L&D
• Be part of an inclusive, creative, and values-driven culture
• Earn commission on account growth in addition to annual bonus
• Enjoy flexibility, trust, and regular team perks (like company-provided lunches and wellness budgets)

Company Benefits

• Hybrid working and flexible hours (core hours 10–4)
• 25 days holiday + office closure over Christmas
• £30/month wellbeing budget or private health insurance
• Monthly commission and annual profit share
• 4 weeks a year working from anywhere
• Annual salary review and 6-monthly performance reviews
• Access to IPA training, external speakers, and personal L&D budget
• Clubs, socials, and volunteering days