Account Director

We are thrilled to be recruiting an experienced Account Director with solid integrated marketing, rights management and major events experience to join our team and play an instrumental role in managing two of our accounts.
The current portfolio of clients includes a leading Gaming and Entertainment brand working in football (UEFA Champions League) and a global FMCG client involved in World Rugby (Women's Rugby World Cup).
You will lead the expert delivery of TTL campaigns and activation across integrated channels including but not limited to guest experiences, experiential and content.
From day one, you'll be tasked with building and leveraging multiple client relationships at all levels, so experience of complex stakeholder management is essential.
Alongside this, you'll work closely with our various specialisms and departments including Creative, Hospitality/Experiences, Live Production and Content Production, so you'll need to possess a strong understanding and appreciation of creative, hospitality/guest experience and production processes and outputs.
To your team of direct reports, you'll provide strong leadership and direction, accompanied with a supportive and nurturing approach to enable your team to thrive and produce the best possible work.
Leading by example, you'll inspire the team to meet your own high standards.
Across the rest of the agency, you'll manage and galvanise multi-discipline teams to deliver client projects to the highest possible standard.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESChampioning effective ways of working Leading from the front with a 'can do' attitude and proactive ownership of projects and process, upholding the highest quality standards, both in service and deliverablesDelegating effectively with enthusiasm and context; sharing and instilling understanding and eagerness within the team and wider agencyEmbodying a dynamic, positive, energetic and personable attitude – inspiring others and remaining calm under pressureAppreciating and adhering to agency and client procedures and systems, educating your team as required.Overseeing and driving financial health of account: remaining financially aware and ensuring that the company's profit margin is achievedClosely overseeing financial tracking, reconciliation and reporting; providing strategically driven forecasting, leading in budget negotiations and opportunity recognitionSetting the standard for team operations, dictating the structure and running of accounts alongside the Group Director to ensure that projects and deliverables are in-line with strategic imperatives and delivered on time, within budget and to the highest possible standardIdentifying and effectively handling any budget or client challenges swiftly and responsibly.Relationship management Building solid, unshakeable relationships with clients – gaining their respect at all levels and demonstrating a strong understanding and appreciation of their businessServing as senior client partner, demonstrating the relevant expertise, gravitas and charisma to be seen and respected as a trusted leader and point-person by the clientDeveloping strong relationships from cross-agency departments, understanding how to best leverage and optimize the services and specialisms available while ensuring resources are utilized effectivelyEffectively managing direct reports, inspiring loyalty and commitment, providing relevant level of support while instilling confidence, motivation and empowermentCompleting performance reviews and providing feedback on a regular basis – ensuring career progression is supported, allowing team members to become effective, independent and increasingly capable of working well with less supervisionGalvanizing the team and boosting morale – creating a collaborative team environment, designed to make work feel rewarding, motivating and fun.Proactive approach Actively identifying, creating and pursuing new opportunities across the client's brand portfoliosOutlining, writing, designing and delivering major written and verbal presentationsLeading projects with strategic prowess, accountability, ownership and effectiveness.REQUIREMENTSThe following are essential: Demonstrable and relevant experience within a sports/entertainment agency environment delivering integrated campaigns and guest experiencesExtensive experience of owning and growing positive and effective relationships with senior client stakeholders, resulting in account growth and evolutionAbility to cultivate strong, professional and effective relationships with staff and partners at all levelsExemplary verbal communication skills: ability to articulate clearly and offer a strong, collaborative and constructive presence and personality in client and internal meetings – communicating with conviction, enthusiasm and confidenceCapability and comfort in overseeing and driving large budgets, showing excellence of financial managementExceptional attention to detail, alongside organisational, time and project management skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel and WordBENEFITSWe're pleased to offer a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:
Core benefits (available from start date) – flexible holiday allowance, AXA private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, Employee Assistance ProgrammeFlexible benefits (available after probation) – Gymflex, dental insurance, travel insurance, health cash plan, Cycleshceme, interest-free season ticket loansA Flexible Workplace – we have a number of initiatives in place to ensure that our team have the flexibility to balance work with their lives, this includes flexible holiday and flexible working options.We also run a number of internal programmes to support physical and mental wellbeing, alongside learning and development opportunities to support career development and progression.WHO YOU'LL BE JOININGRecognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in Sports", Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group.
We take pride in being Playmakers – finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world.
We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent.
We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans – of sports, entertainment, and culture at large.
This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.
The world needs play more than ever.
Are you a Playmaker?
ABOUT USOctagon is a global creative agency in sports, entertainment and culture.
We're part of a wider family of agencies – the Octagon R&CPMK – a group of specialist agencies working with brands, athletes, and celebrities.
Group agencies include Futures Sport & Entertainment, FRUKT and No2ndPlace.
We're all part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG), one of the world's most respected advertising networks.
Founded in 1982 with over 800 employees around the globe.
Our Headquarters is in Stamford, Connecticut with further offices around the world including: New York, LA, Miami, McLean, Sao Paulo, Johannesburg, Sydney, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Manchester.
We believe that great brands own an idea in the minds of their audience.
For Apple, it's creativity.
For Nike, it's performance.
For BMW it's Joy.
For Coca-Cola, it's happiness.
For Mastercard, it's priceless experiences.
Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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