Assistant Account Director / Account Director

Responsibilities: Drive new business developments through seasoned sales techniques for both new and existing clients. Guide agency team to win pitches through strong client knowledge and insights. Champion strategies and ideas for integrated campaigns (brand, advertising, PR, content, social, digital, sustainability, ESG-focused). Develop and actively oversee company sales targets. Inspire and influence clients, creatives, and project members. Guide a team of 5; grow their expertise and steer their accounts/issues in accounts. Oversee project management of team members. Keep abreast of the latest trends, best practices, and competitive movements on the ground. Drive marketing planning and implementation for the company. Co-steer agency business and cultural directions with senior management. Qualifications: At least 6 years of senior manager experience within an agency. Preferred boutique advertising agency or brand consultancy experience. Experienced in agency operations and workflow. Experienced in leading and guiding a team. Technically strong in at least 2 out of 4 areas: Research, Strategic branding, 360 campaigns, PR/social media; able to advise clients in those areas. Knowledgeable in sustainability practices in marketing and beyond and keen to deploy initiatives for clients. Able to read clients like a book and manage them. Strong account planning and management skills. Able to manage sales targets and marketing budgets. Write, speak, and express yourself like a pro. Positive personality, creative, and collaborative. #J-18808-Ljbffr