Job Description

Woods & Co Recruitment are partnering with a leading shopper marketing agency known for delivering high-impact campaigns across the FMCG space, with a strong presence in grocery as well as alcohol and non-alcohol categories. With a reputation for creative campaigns, activations and promotions the business is continuing to grow. This Account Director role will take ownership of key client relationships while driving BTL marketing activity and expanding their footprint locally.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to lead the Melbourne growth strategy for an established national agency
• Regular social events and company getaways
• Highly autonomous role with strong backing from a Sydney-based leadership team
• Clear pathway to build and lead your own team within 12 months
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across well-known brands
• Competitive salary package with interstate travel opportunities
• Dynamic, fast-paced agency environment with strong creative output

What will you do?

• Own and grow key client relationships across FMCG accounts
• Lead the day-to-day management of key projects, ensuring seamless delivery across teams
• Drive BTL marketing campaigns including promotional campaigns and brand activations
• Identify and develop partnership and promotional opportunities
• Work closely with creative teams to deliver engaging campaign concepts
• Manage stakeholder engagement across large-scale projects, including senior executives
• Collaborate with legal teams on licensing, partnerships and brand compliance
• Take ownership of campaign delivery, timelines and overall client outcomes

What do you need?

• Proven experience in an Account Director or Senior Account Manager role within a marketing agency environment
• Experience delivering BTL campaigns / activations / events
• Ability to lead projects autonomously while managing and mentoring junior team members
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at a senior level
• Commercially minded with a track record of growing accounts and identifying opportunities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify and articulate complex ideas
• High level of organisation, resilience and problem-solving ability
• Willingness to travel interstate as required

If you’re as excited about this opportunity as we are, don’t wait - APPLY NOW! Interviews are being conducted immediately. For a confidential discussion, please contact Laughlan Judge on Laughlan@woodsco.com.au or 0489 089 797.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted.

Woods & Co specialises in recruitment for the Marketing industry and source candidates for a variety of roles. If this position doesn’t suit you and you are looking for a new opportunity, we’d still love to hear from you via laughlan@woodsco.com.au or 0489 089 797. Or, if you know of someone looking for a new job, refer them to us and we'll give you a $250* gift voucher, if we find them a new permanent position!