About the Role:
MG OMD is looking for a Paid Social Account Director to lead the John Lewis paid social account, driving strategy, innovation, and performance for one of the UK’s most iconic retail brands. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced paid social specialist to take ownership of a high-profile client, managing large-scale campaigns and shaping the future of its paid social approach.
As Account Director, you’ll be responsible for developing and overseeing the paid social strategy, ensuring activity is aligned with both brand and performance objectives. You’ll lead a team in the planning, activation, and optimisation of campaigns across Meta, Pinterest, TikTok, Snapchat, Reddit, and other emerging platforms, ensuring best-in-class execution.
A key part of the role will be building strong relationships with senior clients and platform partners, acting as a trusted advisor and proactively identifying opportunities for growth. You’ll also be responsible for team leadership and development, ensuring the Account Managers and Executives are supported and empowered to deliver outstanding work.
We’re looking for someone with extensive experience in paid social, ideally with a background in retail or e-commerce. You should have a strong commercial mindset, be comfortable working with large budgets, and be able to translate data into clear, strategic recommendations. The ability to manage multiple stakeholders, drive innovation, and inspire a team will be key to success in this role.
If you’re a senior paid social expert looking for a high-impact role on one of the UK’s most-loved brands, we’d love to hear from you!
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