Account Director

Senior Account Manager / Account Director - Consumer PR

We are looking for a consumer lifestyle PR Senior Account Manager or Account Dir...

Location

Germany , Frankfurt; Munich; Düsseldorf

Salary:

Not provided

Hotwire

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must be business proficient in both English and German (C1 and above)
PR expert with experience in other areas of the broader marketing matrix (e.g., influencer marketing, paid digital media, social, strategy/planning)
Agency or inhouse experience working on tech or consumer brands
Proven experience in media relations and storytelling
Strong conceptual skills in developing communication strategies and enjoy strategic planning
Knowledgeable on all communications platforms know where trends originate, and proactively apply this knowledge to client work
Passionate about the world of technology both in personal and professional life, and have proven experience using AI tools
Experience working in an international environment and can speak business proficient English and German
Confident, accountable and have some team leadership experience
Proactive and ambitious

Job Responsibility

Strategic consulting and management of consumer tech clients on national and international levels
Development of integrated communication campaigns (traditional, digital, influencer)
Building and maintaining strong media and influencer networks – with a focus on lifestyle and consumer media outlets (print, online, TV, podcasts etc.)
Contribution to new business through pitches, proposals, and networking
Line manager for mid/ junior team members
Managing budgets, timelines, and performance reporting

What we offer

Flexibility to work remotely through our Thoughtful Working philosophy
Sabbatical scheme
a paid break for every four years served
Annual wellbeing allowance

Fulltime

Our client is a fast-growing global social media and influencer marketing agency...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

155000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

80Twenty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a client servicing role at an agency, with dedicated influencer or social media marketing experience
Genuine passion for influencer marketing and a sophisticated understanding of the social and creator landscape
Proven ability to independently lead and grow large, complex client accounts
Strong track record of upselling and presenting ideas confidently to senior stakeholders
Experience working across beauty, fashion, or FMCG verticals is a strong plus
Exceptional organizational skills across a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Experience managing and developing junior team members
Calm, solutions-oriented, and detail-driven — even under pressure

Job Responsibility

Own and lead a portfolio of high-value client accounts, serving as their senior trusted partner
Respond to client briefs and coordinate your team to develop bold, insight-led campaign strategies
Write compelling proposals and pitch persuasively to senior stakeholders
Oversee multiple campaigns simultaneously, keeping cross-functional teams aligned and flagging risks early with solutions ready
Share regular, thorough updates and reporting with clients across email, calls, and face-to-face meetings
Present with confidence at kick-off meetings, pitches, and post-campaign reviews
Drive new business growth — representing account management in pitches and identifying upsell opportunities within existing accounts
Proactively bring new ideas and strategic recommendations to clients based on deep knowledge of their business and objectives
Build strong, lasting client relationships that translate into account growth
Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting their growth into well-rounded marketers

What we offer

Discretionary bonus
14 days PTO plus your birthday off
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)

Fulltime

Senior Account Director

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

180000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

80Twenty

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience in a client servicing role at an agency, with dedicated influencer, social, creative, or digital agency experience
A proven senior leader who has managed high-profile client accounts at scale
Genuine passion for influencer marketing and a sophisticated, current understanding of the creator economy
Strong track record of growing accounts commercially through upselling and strategic ideation
Experience presenting and pitching confidently to C-suite and senior brand stakeholders
Experience working across beauty, fashion, or FMCG verticals is strongly desirable
Proven line management experience with a track record of developing junior talent
Exceptional organizational skills — able to lead across a complex, fast-moving portfolio
Calm, decisive, and solutions-oriented under pressure

Job Responsibility

Own the strategic leadership, delivery excellence, and commercial success across a portfolio of high-value client accounts
Lead integrated influencer and social-first campaign strategy from brief through to post-campaign analysis
Respond to client briefs and coordinate your team to develop bold, insight-led creative strategies
Write compelling proposals and pitch persuasively to senior stakeholders at the highest level
Build deep client relationships, translating a thorough understanding of their business into influencer strategy and content direction
Oversee multiple campaigns simultaneously, keeping cross-functional teams aligned and proactively managing risks
Drive new business growth — representing account management in pitches and unlocking upsell opportunities across your portfolio
Proactively bring new ideas and strategic recommendations to clients based on detailed knowledge of their objectives and upcoming priorities
Act as a senior mentor and line manager for junior team members, leading their development into well-rounded marketers

What we offer

Discretionary bonus
14 days PTO plus your birthday off
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
NYC hybrid, 3 days/week in office

Fulltime