Our client, a leading experiential marketing and brand activation agency in Maidenhead, are now looking for an Account Director to join their talented creative team and work on a huge, global beverage/ FMCG brand.
You will be acting as a trusted advisor to your clients, responsible for developing innovative, forward-thinking tactical and strategic solutions that support the delivery of their campaign goals, inclusive of but not limited to Sampling & Experiential.
This is a fast paced, hands on role with significant travel/time away from home during the busy periods of the year as being on site and attending events is a key expectation.
Key accountabilities of Account Director: Partner with customers at a senior level to understand their business needs and objectives.
Mentor, coach, and provide best practice guidance to other team members, ensuring campaigns' success and colleagues' development.
Act as key point of contact to oversee the delivery of client work.
Work with internal teams to develop best-in-class campaigns, reviewing and assessing to ensure the very highest quality of output from the team.
Manage reporting and analysis of campaigns and agency performance for client and internal review.
Look for opportunities to promote the expansion of our business with existing clients.
Own and deliver on commercial targets for the account; providing financial leadership to members of the Campaign Management team.
Requirements of Account Director: The last 4 years in a managerial position within a similar agency environment working with reputable FMCG/retail/food/health & beauty brands Exceptional client services experience and a proven track record in developing business growth in a fast-paced environment Flexible to work some weekends and occasionally work unsocial hours and flexible to travel nationwide for campaign events Must hold a full UK driving license and own a vehicle Strong financial acumen to manage budgets and control expenditure and P&L Excellent communication skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise conflicting deadlines and work across multiple fast-moving projects with multiple clients Good understanding of managing integrated campaigns involving design, production, logistics, print, staffing and events A natural leader with inspiring people management skills; able to hire, and supervise all professional campaign staff and ensure that individual performance goals are achieved Please get in touch today to discuss this Account Director opportunity further