Social-first leadership. Commercial growth. Cultural impact.
We're looking for a culturally connected, socially obsessed and commercially ambitious Associate Director to help shape the next phase of growth for the agency.
This is a role for someone who lives at the intersection of culture, creativity and commerce. Someone who understands how brands earn attention, build communities and drive meaningful growth through social, influence, earned media and culture-led ideas.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
You'll be responsible for leading a portfolio of clients, growing revenue, building exceptional relationships and developing work that gets people talking. You'll bring fresh energy, entrepreneurial thinking and a relentless curiosity about what's next, spotting opportunities before clients do and turning them into impactful programmes, partnerships and business growth.
You'll be a natural connector, confident leader and persuasive storyteller, equally comfortable in a client boardroom, a new business pitch, a creative brainstorm or on the ground at a cultural moment.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who doesn't wait for briefs. Someone who actively creates opportunities, opens doors and turns cultural insight into commercial success for both clients and the agency.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Grow the Business - Commercial leadership and agency growth
Own a portfolio of clients, delivering against revenue, profitability, retention and growth targets.
Develop proactive growth plans that identify opportunities across social, influencer,
creator partnerships, earned media, content, experiential and integrated communications.
Consistently uncover and convert opportunities for additional revenue by identifying business challenges and presenting creative, strategic solutions.
Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and become a valued commercial partner.
Lead client forecasting, scoping and budgeting with confidence and accuracy.
Understand the commercial drivers behind client businesses and proactively identify opportunities for growth.
Work collaboratively across the wider agency to unlock new capabilities, drive cross-selling opportunities and create integrated solutions for clients.
Take ownership of portfolio profitability while ensuring exceptional service and delivery.
Play a leading role in agency marketing, networking, credentials, outreach and new business activity.
Contribute to winning new clients through strategic thinking, creative development, pitch participation and relationship building.
Act as an ambassador for the agency, building visibility, reputation and relationships across the industry.
Lead Great Work - Social-first ideas that earn attention
Champion social-first thinking across all client programmes and agency initiatives.
Stay ahead of platform innovation, creator culture, audience behaviours, consumer trends and emerging opportunities.
Develop culturally relevant, conversation-driving ideas that connect brands with audiences in meaningful ways.
Collaborate closely with strategists, creatives and specialists to shape impactful campaigns and content ecosystems.
Identify proactive opportunities that help clients stay relevant in culture and ahead of competitors.
Lead integrated activity spanning social media, influencer marketing, PR, content, partnerships and experiential.
Ensure all work is insight-led, creatively ambitious and strategically robust.
Champion excellence across campaign development, production and delivery.
Bring a strong understanding of how social, influencer, earned media and content work together to deliver measurable business outcomes.
Lead or play a senior role in the development of new business strategy, creative ideas and pitch responses.
Build Relationships - Trusted advisor. Natural connector.
Develop strong and lasting relationships with clients, creators, partners, media and industry stakeholders.
Become a go-to source of advice on culture, social media, communications and…