Account Director
| Salary | £40,000 - £45,000 |
| Location | London and the South East |
| Date Posted | 27/04/2010 |
| Job Ref | DNASH161 |
| Consultant | Simon Harle |
The Role
Account Director - London - £40K -
£45K
This client has one of the largest marketing networks in the
world. Not only are they continuing to fly high on their never
ending success, they pride themselves on being the best agency in
the world to work for and have featured several times on the Sunday
Times Best Company list. They have the up-most respect for their
employees and make sure that once they have the best, they keep
them for as long as possible. If you're an Account Director that
likes the sound of this agency then read on.
The Account Director's key role is to execute the strategic
marketing plan of each account, identify and progress strategic
development and develop new business opportunities with existing
and prospect clients. You'll be responsible for managing and
leading the team to ensure that consistently great work is
delivered to the client at all times.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Understand all aspects of the client's business.
- Develop and manage close working relationships with the client
and establish strong loyalties with them.
- Maintain responsibility and accountability for the financial
health of the client's business.
- Maximise commercial opportunities for existing and potential
accounts.
- Proactively add to the strategic direction of the account.
- Work closely with the creative team to deliver consistently top
level creative work.
The Candidate
The successful Account Director will need to have solid agency
experience, ideally with a digital focus and with experience of
working on a financial services account.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Solid client facing experience with a good track record of
fostering and developing client and supplier relationships.
- Excellent knowledge of the digital channel with specific
emphasis on digital communications campaigns.
- Commercially aware with an ability to capitalise on new
business opportunities.
- Proven management skills.
- Creative thinking skills with an entrepreneurial approach.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a really
sought after agency and work on an established account. Apply now
to be immediately considered for this position.
The Salary
£40K - £45K
