Account Director - Paris

Account Director - Paris Department: Account Management Employment Type: Full Time Location: Paris Description At adm Indicia, we’re a next-generation brand activation agency with one clear purpose — to simplify our clients’ below-the-line marketing, build sustainable ROI, and engage customers across every stage of the path to purchase. We combine creative, data, and technology talent with production and procurement expertise to deliver impactful, efficient, and measurable marketing performance. Through strategic insight and executional excellence, we help global brands create meaningful, sustainable, and profitable brand experiences. As an Account Director, you’ll be the senior in-market lead responsible for managing and developing one of adm Indicia’s largest global client partnerships. You’ll drive operational excellence, strengthen relationships, and identify opportunities to unlock future value. Reporting to the Regional Client Partner, you’ll lead a team of 3–5 and serve as the key link between the client and adm Indicia, ensuring all local activities align with both immediate business needs and long-term strategic goals. This is a dual-focused leadership role — balancing delivery excellence with strategic growth. You’ll collaborate closely with marketing, brand, shopper, and procurement teams to deliver insight-led, innovative solutions that elevate performance and drive ROI. Responsibilities Own and lead the client relationship, ensuring alignment to commercial and marketing priorities Inspire, mentor, and lead the in-market team to achieve operational excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction. Advance the strategic agenda by pinpointing areas to progress up the marketing value chain. Build strong relationships with client stakeholders across marketing, shopper, brand, and procurement Partner with strategy, performance, and production teams to deliver seamless, integrated solutions Ensure all delivery is aligned with contractual obligations, KPIs, SLAs, and quality expectations Act as the market’s voice within the regional structure, escalating needs and opportunities to the Regional Client Partner. Champion ongoing improvement by identifying process, creative, or operational enhancements that unlock value. Skills and Experience Minimum 10 years’ experience in agency, client services, or marketing delivery Proven experience leading client relationships in complex, fast-moving environments Strong commercial understanding and P&L awareness Excellent leadership and people development skills Deep understanding of shopper strategy and retail activation Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to balance short-term priorities and long-term strategic goals Confident working with senior stakeholders across marketing, procurement, and commercial functions Experience managing cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions and measurable outcomes Comfortable operating in matrixed, multi-market organisations Mindset and temperament to navigate the role The ideal Account Director is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader—someone who excels at the intersection of relationship building, operational excellence, and commercial growth. They bring a clear sense of purpose and direction to the team, navigating ambiguity with confidence and agility. With a proactive mindset, they anticipate client needs, identify opportunities early, and stay ahead of challenges. Calm under pressure, they provide clarity and reassurance when stakes are high, balancing short-term delivery demands with longer-term strategic ambitions. They are natural collaborators and relationship builders, earning trust through integrity, action, and results. Comfortable leading conversations with senior stakeholders, they influence with credibility and communicate clearly. Curious and engaged with the market, they bring innovative ideas and champion continuous improvement. As a team leader, they are motivating, inclusive, and dedicated to developing others — inspiring high performance while fostering a culture of openness and accountability. Any specific role requirements This is an in-market role and requires the Account Director to be based in the client’s office on a day-to-day basis. Fluent in English and French. Experience working across shopper, trade, or retail channels is preferred. Equal Opportunities adm-Indicia is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We recruit, employ, develop, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Should you need any reasonable adjustments made to this application process, please don't hesitate to let us know.