The Role: Account Director
Salary: £51,000pa + Benefits
Job Type: Full time permanent
Location: London

The Client:
We are working with a fantastic creative production company, producing a plethora of advertising and marketing content for world famous brands across the board. Currently going through a critical period of growth, they are now looking to bring in a dedicated Account Director to join their engaging team.

The Role:
Reporting into the Group Account Director and a key figure within the Client Services Department, you will be responsible for building strong client relationships, managing a team of passionate Account Managers, as well as delivering great work against budgets and workflows. They really want someone who is people orientated with a passion for Retail and FMCG!

Responsibilities:

• Building a strong client/agency relationship framework on projects
• Liaising with Print Production/Broadcast team on specified client requirements
• Budgeting and forecasting on a ranger of briefs to be able to work effectively and efficiently
• Managing a passionate team of Account Managers and being the creative spark that aids their success
• Taking the lead on resource planning across a range of campaign deliverables (print, digital, social, retail)
• As this is a super hands-on role, this team are looking for someone who has a good knowledge of working in fast paced environments so you’re able to hit the ground running and really adapt to briefs as and when they come in.
• Crucially, if you have any experience working in a retail or FMCG environment that would be significant because of the client they deal with and that prior knowledge/familiarity with this type of environment will really help elevate your success.
• Most importantly, they are keen to bring someone in who has a passion for people and puts them at the heart of their ideas so if that sounds like you, please get in touch!

Requirements:

• Strong experience in an agency or in-house brand with retail clients where you have built strong relationships
• Previous experience running an account team successfully
• Significant knowledge working across integrated deliverables
• Notable experience of budgeting and forecasting effectively
• A collaborative, infectious energy which spreads through the team
• Confidence in presenting new ideas to the team and methods of account success