The Fitting Room is an award-winning, independent, global culture and communications house, in a fast-paced, demanding and people-powered world. We design powerful cultural moments at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and truth, building lasting connections between brands, culture, and consumers.Where people place value, they find affinity with others who share their mindset and outlook. So once you know what people lean into, you can define their communities of affiliation and connect with them like a trusted friend.Our strategic methodology identifies the value-based heartlands of different audiences, allowing us to frame narratives and creative campaigns that communities embrace and amplify.Because we believe culture comes first, it’s at the heart of everything we do. We are embedded in subcultures, powered by real community connections and committed to shifting perspectives, not chasing them, shaping the mainstream to influence wider consumer behaviour.As such we are an agency uniquely built to launch, position and transform brand stories, delivering measurable marketing impact.OverviewTHE ROLE: We’re hiring a Group Account Director to lead some of our most exciting and high-growth accounts across lifestyle, entertainment, FMCG, food and drink. You’ll be responsible for client relationships, strategic delivery, commercial growth, and ensuring the work hits both the brief and the culture.You’ll work closely with our Founder/MD and lead a high-energy and engaging team across communications, social and project delivery. This role is built for someone who’s equal parts strategic, commercially sharp and culturally fluent, someone who knows how to build trust in the boardroom and relevance in the feed.Structure & TeamReports to: Founder & Managing DirectorDirect Reports:Account Director – Communications & CultureAccount Director – Social & ContentWhat you’ll doBe the senior point of contact across flagship accountsBuild trusted relationships with CMOs, brand teams, and senior stakeholdersUnderstand client ambitions and translate them into sharp, actionable briefsBring a POV on brand, culture, audience and executionSpot and grow organic opportunities across service linesOwn budgets, scopes and account P&LLead on proposals, renewals, and high-stakes pitchesHelp shape the agency’s revenue growth and forecastingSuccess will be measured on client retention and account growthPartner with Strategy, Creative, and Production to ensure campaign excellenceEnsure every activation ladders back to brand, audience and cultural intentTranslate trends into commercial actionManage, mentor and upskill a multi-disciplinary teamSet the tone for agency pace, clarity and cultural relevanceBuild a high-energy team culture that supports strong delivery and developmentQualifications & ExperienceHave 8–10+ years of experience in marketing, brand, PR or culture-first agenciesHave experience leading lifestyle, consumer or food & drink brandsAre commercially sharp, culturally fluent and strategically strongCan manage multiple accounts and keep client relationships thrivingLove pace, pressure, and creating work that earns attention and delivers resultsKnow how to guide junior teams while still getting hands-on when neededAre confident in the boardroom and in the brainstormWe move at the speed of culture. We’re not building traditional marketing teams. We’re building hype machines that are culturally tuned, audience-first and impact-obsessed. #J-18808-Ljbffr