Description
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THE ROLE
We’re on the look-out for a talented Account Director to join our growing team.
The AD is a key role within the team, as such, they must recognise their prime responsibility for ensuring the quality of the agency’s product, and for inspiring the highest standards in other team members. In so doing they will contribute to the successful and profitable achievement of the client’s objectives.
They must be a committed team player, and possess good project management skills, along with integrity, creativity, energy, and a passion for creative work.
They will need to develop and demonstrate real leadership qualities and an evident mastery of the full raft of account management skills.
Day to day, your role will involve the following core responsibilities:
Account management:
· Understand the clients’ business and of the key broader factors and trends shaping their markets and categories.
· Responsible for setting the strategic direction in conjunction with the key team members (planning, media, creative, etc) for their brands.
· Build effective working relationships with key internal stakeholders.
Creative and Strategy
· Setting the creative context on their brands and understanding what the client thinks they want, if these differ.
· In conjunction with the planner, is able to evaluate the build on briefs and creative work.
· Understands thoroughly how best to present the agency’s work in a client forum, to best effect.
Management
· Is ultimately responsible for the smooth running of their client accounts -operationally, creatively, and financially - and is answerable on these points to client and to senior leaders internally.
· Creates the best possible environment in which to produce the best possible solutions. Is responsible for ensuring that their teams have the right time and resources to deliver this, within the client’s time frame.
· Is an expert facilitator across discipline and location dispersed teams.
Work with us:
At Havas, one of our core beliefs is to Never Be Normal. We believe that people are our most vital asset because they are different. Different to one another and different to the norm. Diverse perspectives fuel our curiosity and fresh thinking. Open communication encourages contribution without hierarchy. Ongoing education for all creates growth at every level. We create an environment where all our people belong, and can thrive, adapt, learn, and grow because we are in the business of making a meaningful difference to people; and that’s good business.
And so it follows that we encourage people from diverse backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to apply for this, or any role with us.
We look forward to meeting you!
Skills :
Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Leadership, Mentorship, Negotiation, Written Verbal Communication (Inactive)
Contract Type :
Permanent
Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.