Account Director – Consumer & Brand

Agency : Red Agency Job Description : Account Director – Consumer & Brand (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. You want seniority without ego, ambition without burnout, and clients who trust your judgement. 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. Oh, and we were named Best PR Agency twice this year – Mumbrella Travel Marketing Awards for our travel work, and AdNews PR Agency of the Year. We're proud of it, and we mention it mostly because it means the work here is genuinely award-winning. Who we are. HAVAS Red is a global, earned‑first agency built on cultural clout, creative firepower and sharp strategic thinking. We don’t just help brands join conversations, we help them lead them. With 30+ offices across the globe and a team in Melbourne that punches well above its weight, we work across every discipline: content, social, experiential, influence, editorial and everything in between. We’re serious about the work and serious about the people who make it. 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 Managers and 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. Autonomous, trusted, and deeply embedded in the success of the work. Client leadership & strategy Own senior client relationships across lifestyle, travel, F&B, luxury and beauty. Lead comms strategies from insight to execution and sell them in with confidence. Be the 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. not just the output. Maintain strong senior‑level media and creator relationships across consumer, beauty, 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 issues management is required. People & leadership Lead and develop Account Managers and Senior 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. Play a senior role in new business, from credentials to pitches. Help spot what’s next in culture, media and consumer behaviour. Collaborate with Havas Village partners to deliver integrated, standout work. What you bring. 7–10+ years in PR or comms agency life. You know what great looks like, how to get there, and how to bring a team with you. Proven experience leading clients and teams with confidence. Deep media and influencer knowledge across lifestyle, travel, F&B, luxury and beauty. 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, Comms 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? 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, where 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. Contract Type : Permanent Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.