Group Account Director - 6 month contract

Group Account Director - 6 month contract

Full-Time On-site
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We're partnering with a highly regarded boutique creative agency delivering integrated shopper, digital and brand campaigns across FMCG and OTC pharmaceutical categories.

This is a senior leadership contract role, ideal for an experienced Senior Account Director or Group Account Director who is will be ready to start a new contract from early September 2026.

You'll lead a small, high-performing account services team working closely with a creative team of 7 and broader agency specialists across experiential and display production.

Key to this role

  • Lead development of shopper and brand campaign platforms across FMCG and OTC categories
  • Own WIP management, project delivery and execution of major campaigns, NPD launches and ad hoc briefs
  • Lead annual business planning, developing concept-level brand platforms across the brand portfolio
  • Mentor and develop your Account Executive direct report
  • Collaborate across account services, creative and production teams to improve process and delivery
  • Manage quoting, invoicing, project profitability and overall commercial performance
  • Act as the key day-to-day senior client lead across both accounts

About the environment

  • Hands-on, fast-moving boutique agency culture
  • Close collaboration with experiential and display production specialists
  • Direct reporting line to the Managing Director
  • Highly integrated team across account services and creative
  • Inner-city Sydney office, full-time onsite working model

What we're looking for

  • Strong shopper marketing experience (essential)
  • Exposure to OTC/pharmaceutical or regulated categories highly desirable
  • Proven experience leading complex accounts and small teams
  • Strong commercial acumen and comfort owning financial performance
  • Confident client leader who can operate at both strategic and execution level

Group Account Director - 6 month contract employer: Stopgap Limited

At Stopgap Limited, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. As a Lead-Gen Paid Media Coach, you'll enjoy the flexibility of remote work while engaging with diverse clients across major Australian cities, all while benefiting from ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment dedicated to your success.

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Contact Details:

Stopgap Limited Recruitment Team