This leading Global Creative Studio is now looking for an experienced Account Director for a fast-growth account that has needed to scale quickly across the globe.
A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
The team is responsible for creating a wide and diverse range of global, omnichannel, through-the-line content and creative for two of the world's biggest brands (Technology / Thought Leadership & Entertainment).
You will be experienced in working with global brands and up to speed with the ever-changing media landscape, and the burgeoning role of content.
Experience in working on cross-channel campaigns / projects will be expected.
You will also be enthusiastic, motivated, and able to thrive and stay calm under pressure.
Account / Client :
They work with a range of the client's marketing departments across the globe. This role will be particularly focused on working with the US B2B teams across multi-disciplinary projects, including thought-leadership, film, social, and long-form content.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Client Services
- Oversee all aspects of the running of the accounts and be the linchpin between the agency and client.
- Manage senior client contacts, and ensure that the management team are kept abreast of their upcoming marketing plans.
- Ensure regular client communication and contact; emails, conference calls, and face-to-face meetings (when applicable).
- Build on the positive and professional relationships with the existing clients and identify new ways to strengthen these further.
- Identify new opportunities within the marketing team to help grow the business.
Team
- Ensure there is cooperation and clear communication between all team members.
- Ensure the team is clear on briefs and help them deliver best-in-class creative.
- Work with the Project and Resource Management team to develop working schedules for the projects and to allocate appropriate resources based on these schedules.
- Ensure the correct and up-to-date resourcing on all projects and work with AM / PM to allocate resources effectively for the whole account.
- Work with the Account and Project Management teams to ensure there is an understanding of each project’s scope-of-work, schedule, and deliverables.
Finance
- Working with the senior creative and strategic team to ensure the account continues to grow at the expected contribution / compensation ratio.
- Create accurate quotes and budgets for ad hoc projects and ensure these are reconciled once the job has been completed.
- Responsible for the profitability of each project, ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget, identifying where efficiencies can be made across workstreams.
- Manage billing processes and supplier invoicing.
- Review and assess project retainers to ensure they are accurate and fair.
Skillsets
- Experience growing an account.
- Proficient in account finances.
- Excellent attention to detail is a must.
- Excellent at communicating.
- Highly organised.
- Excellent time management.
- Relationship management skills.
- Good team player.
Reporting into : Global Client Lead, Google & YouTube
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