Account Director — Consumer
Havas Red (Melbourne)
A role worth getting out of bed for. You're not here to run someone else's checklist. You're here to lead, shape, challenge and elevate. You know how to build brilliant client relationships, bring calm and clarity to complex briefs, and make work that cuts through culture.
The work spans lifestyle, travel, food & beverage, luxury and beauty. Brands people recognise, want and talk about. The team is sharp, close‐knit and genuinely enjoys winning together.
What You'll Actually Do
As an Account Director, you'll be the senior heartbeat of multiple client relationships, owning strategy, leading delivery and guiding teams to do their best work.
You'll sit confidently with senior clients, providing clear counsel and fresh thinking, while overseeing campaigns that are smart, culturally relevant and commercially sound. You'll lead Account Executives, giving them clarity, confidence and room to grow. You'll also help shape where the agency goes next, from new business and organic account growth to culture, mentoring and creative standards.
Client Leadership & Strategy
* Own senior client relationships across automotive, sport and lifestyle.
* Lead communications strategies from insight to execution and present them with confidence.
* Serve as a voice of calm, clarity and good judgement when stakes are high.
* Oversee timelines, budgets, resourcing and reporting with a commercial lens.
* Identify organic growth opportunities and turn them into real revenue.
Media, Influence & Storytelling
* Set the media and influencer strategy, focusing on outcomes.
* Maintain strong senior‐level media and creator relationships across consumer, sport, lifestyle and luxury titles.
* Ensure everything leaving the agency is sharp, smart and on‐brand.
* Lead high‐impact campaigns, talent partnerships and media moments.
* Step in personally when senior pitching or issue management is required.
People & Leadership
* Lead and develop Account Executives.
* Set clear expectations, give generous feedback and raise the bar without burning people out.
* Be the person people trust for advice, perspective and support.
* Contribute to agency culture in a way that's felt, not forced.
Culture, Creativity & New Business
* Bring ideas that make the work and the agency better.
* Act as a senior partner in new business, from credentials to pitches.
* Spot trends in culture, media and consumer behaviour.
* Collaborate with Havas Village partners to deliver integrated, standout work.
What You Bring
* 7–10+ years in a PR or communications agency; you know what great looks like and how to lead a team.
* Proven experience leading clients and teams with confidence.
* Deep media and influencer knowledge across lifestyle, sport, general news and luxury.
* Strategic thinking paired with hands‐on delivery instincts.
* Strong commercial awareness; you understand revenue, margin and resourcing.
* Polished writing, presentation and client‐handling skills.
* A degree in PR, Communications or Journalism is ideal but not essential.
About Havas
The Havas Village is a unique model — creative, digital, content, PR, media and partnerships, all under one roof. We build teams around our clients' needs, not our own structures, with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Our mission is to make a meaningful difference to the brands, businesses and lives of the people we work with. We're proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.
At Havas, we are committed to building a future that is inclusive to all. You can bring your whole self to work and feel valued, respected, and supported to succeed. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, identities, beliefs, age, and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to apply for this or any role with us.
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