Account Director

2 weeks ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Omnicom Media Group Holdings Inc. Full time

Interested in joining our award-winning team?

PHD's reputation as a fantastic place to work is widely recognised, from our limitless learning and development opportunities across an enviable client list and agency specialisms, through to our fun culture and inclusive environment.

Amongst the wider industry, we are equally renown as the media agency delivering clients an unfair advantage. Behind this advantage is our unique winning formula - a handpicked winning team of experts, backed by a comprehensive suite of best-in-class services, advanced products, and innovative technology.

As our newest PHDer, what would this this mean for you? You'd get to deliver this advantage to clients through your own mahi, talents, skills and 'play to win' attitude, while keeping yourself future fit and having a phenomenal time.

As for other agency benefits loved by the PHD team? There's our free life insurance and discounted health insurance and gym memberships and a wellness programme keeping us all happy and healthy, birthday and long weekend gift day programmes which bump up our leave days, along with an annual calendar of industry, social and cultural celebration events.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, neurodivergent status, religion and/or beliefs and all applicants are valued for the talents, expertise, experience and perspective they offer.

We'd love to tell you more about PHD and the role, and encourage you to apply though the job ad.

About the role

Providing outstanding client service across designated client accounts; offering and implementing innovative communication strategies designed to meet clients' requirements.

Effective contribution to your team through coaching and development of junior members and engaging with the broader agency through active participation in agency initiatives and shared client accounts.

Skills & Experience

  • Tertiary qualified, supplemented by 5-6 plus years of strong media planning and buying experience
  • Good understanding of media fundamentals and strategic planning capabilities across all channels
  • Active participation in creative sessions and workshops
  • Ability to consider stakeholders' requirements and their issues in problem-solving and decision-making
  • Ability to challenge others (internal, client, or creative agency) using appropriate approach and diplomacy to secure the desired outcome
  • Confident and articulate presenter
  • Ability to coach and mentor junior members of the team
  • Encourages positive agency culture and cross-agency collaboration and integration
  • Future focused
So why PHD you say?

Community & Culture

PHD has an amazing culture thanks to our people and we regularly get together for regular free lunches and barbecues on our sunny deck Your mornings will start with a fresh coffee from our state-of-the-art coffee machine and we always have a fully stocked wine and beer fridge for Friday drinks. We do charity events and go away as an agency to our annual ski, surf, or camping trip

With Yoga every Wednesday, discounted health insurance, discounted gym membership options, free life insurance, massages, and much more, we offer a comprehensive wellness programme which many benefits to ensure you are happy and healthy, both in and out of work.

Other benefits

We also offer banking benefits, where 4 Friday's a year you can leave at 12 noon, your birthday day off, monthly celebrations, and a very full diary of Learning and Development opportunities

PHD is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, neurodivergent status, religion and/or belief. Each applicant is valued for their talents, expertise, experience, and perspective.

If you are interested in this position, please apply via the job ad and we'll be in touch

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Young + Shand Full time

    Account Director/ Senior Account Director - Contract Maternity Cover Agency Account Management (Advertising, Arts & Media) Young Shand is seeking an Account Director or Senior Account Director to join our team.Initially this is a 9 month contract for Maternity Cover (there could be the option to extend this or for it to become a permanent role).As an...

  • Account Director

    2 weeks ago


    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Mahlab Full time

    Great career opportunity - Global client Award winning marketing agency Exciting opportunity for a results-driven Account Director Are you a driven Account Director looking for a new opportunity? Are you keen to get stuck into a variety of business marketing projects? We are looking for an Account Director who thrives on taking ownership and leading accounts...

  • Account Director

    2 weeks ago


    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Fcb Full time

    Agency Account Management (Advertising, Arts & Media)Suiting: Account Director : FCB Auckland Office Account Management/Client Service High profile portfolio FCB Aotearoa are seeking an Account Director (Client Service) in our Account Management Team, Auckland.This role requires a strategic thinker, and champion of creative - able to deliver a wide range of...

  • Account Director

    2 weeks ago


    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Essencemediacom Full time

    A truly global network with 120 offices and over 10,000 people operating in 96 markets, we are a new type of agency that creates breakthroughs for brands.We discover the breakthroughs that brands need to win.The discoveries, experiences, invention, integration and impact that will make a difference to their business.We are built to keep pace with change,...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Groupm Pakistan Full time

    Client Services Auckland, New Zealand Requisition ID:36369 Wavemaker is a billion dollar revenue agency that sits at the heart of Group M and WPP. Our ambition is to be the most distinctive and admired media, content and technology agency in the world . Wavemaker is a global network that operates locally in over 90 countries and 139 offices.We are aligned...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Ema, Inc. Full time

    Wavemaker is a billion dollar revenue agency that sits at the heart of GroupM and WPP. Our ambition is to be the most distinctive and admired media, content and technology agency in the world . Wavemaker is a global network that operates locally in over 90 countries and 139 offices. We are aligned behind our purchase journey obsession, and we help our...

  • Account Director

    2 weeks ago


    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Landis Gyr Full time

    Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology...

  • Account Director

    2 weeks ago


    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Portfolio Recruitment Full time

    Our client is one of NZ's leading brand experience agencies. They specialize in creating impactful live and virtual events, pop-ups and brand activations.They are searching for an Account Director to join their team.Applicants for this role will have at least 4+ years' experience managing complex integrated projects from a design, advertising, events or...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand MediaCom Full time

    A truly global network with 120 offices and over 10,000 people operating in 96 markets, we are a new type of agency that creates breakthroughs for brands. We discover the breakthroughs that brands need to win. The discoveries, experiences, invention, integration and impact that will make a difference to their business. We are built to keep pace with change,...

  • Account Director

    2 weeks ago


    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand JCDecaux SA Full time

    We're on the lookout for a driven and tenacious Account Director to provide a sales service to a designated group of clients and independent agencies. You will be responsible for managing the proactive sales conversations amongst our client set, responding to briefs, as well as driving new business opportunities by selling creative advertising solutions...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand ArchiPro Limited Full time

    ArchiPro is not just another online platform; the people here at ArchiPro are revolutionising an entire industry. Today, building and renovating is a time-consuming, expensive, demanding, and fragmented process, and great design feels restricted to the privileged few. Separately, we're witnessing industry after industry being revolutionised by technology,...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand illion Full time

    illion is the leading independent provider of trusted data and analytics products and services in Australia and New Zealand. illion is headquartered in Melbourne with offices in all major metropolitan cities across Australia and New Zealand. Our team work with leading brands in our region to bring data & analytics to life.Job DescriptionYour new role and how...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Omnicom Group Full time

    Why choose us? Culture The culture at Fuse / OMD NZ is simply one of a kind.We have a culture that we're very proud of over here in Mt Eden, with plenty of initiatives and events throughout the year which constantly creates a buzz around the office as well as strong bonds between employees.Flexible Working Flexible working is built on trust and open...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Omnicom Media Group Holdings Inc. Full time

    The culture at Fuse/OMD NZ is simply one of a kind. We have a culture that we're very proud of over here in Mt Eden, with plenty of initiatives and events throughout the year which constantly creates a buzz around the office as well as strong bonds between employees. Flexible Working Flexible working is built on trust and open communication which we...

  • Board Director

    2 weeks ago


    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

    This regeneration programme will replace an original approximately 2,500 state homes with new state, affordable, and market houses, and will leverage these housing redevelopments to enable wider social and economic regeneration.This is an opportunity to be part of enabling meaningful, enduring change for the vibrant, diverse communities of the Tāmaki area...


  • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Course Full time

    Job title: Agency Account DirectorCompany: Gather RecruitmentJob description: Are you an experienced agency AD with superb client service skills, a love of creative and strong leadership skills? Do you love building strong and genuine client relationships, problem-solving and collaborating?Our client is a busy and growing independent agency who specialize in...

  • Senior Accountant

    2 weeks ago


    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Finch Recruitment Full time

    Business Services & Corporate Advisory (Accounting) Our client is a modern boutique size Chartered Accounting practice led by a highly respected Directors in central Auckland. The practice comprises of specialist advisory services as well as accounting compliance and taxation services to a range of clients. A position has become available for a Business...

  • Director Of Sales

    2 weeks ago


    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Park Hyatt Auckland Full time

    The Role:As the Director of Sales of Park Hyatt Auckland, you will help maximize total hotel revenue potential for the hotel across contracted accounts with a focus on corporate markets.Other responsibilities include, but not limited to:Demonstrate a proactive approach to sales and be a dynamic sales professional who will positively impact our business and...

  • Director Of Sales

    2 weeks ago


    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Hyatt Hotels Corporation Full time

    If you're looking for a career with Apple Leisure Group, please click here to view job postings. If you're looking for a career with our Inclusive Collection, please click here to view job postings."I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn.It's important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out...

  • Account Executive

    2 weeks ago


    Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand The Creative Store Full time

    Agency Account Management (Advertising, Arts & Media) FREELANCE – Are you looking to freelance? We have a wide range of freelance and contract roles.Ranging from 1 day to 3 – 6 month contracts – offering you flexibility to pick and choose when you want to work.You have the option to invoice or to have your paye done for you.Easy As. Digital Account...