Account Director

1 month ago


Auckland City, New Zealand The Creative Store Full time

Our client is a well-renowned agency, part of a global brand. Due to growth, they are looking for an Account Director to join their team.

Located in central Auckland, this role will work with the wider team and be the leader of the operational aspects of the account. You will be responsible for winning client commitment to the agency’s creative strategy and resulting creative recommendations.

You will be proactive and a solutionist, being able to anticipate problems before they arise and ensure the smooth running of the account in all matters to do with insight, ideas and creative development.

The ideal person for the role will have the ability to demonstrate strong business partnerships with clients and experience with managing and developing client relationships at the most senior level, with a proven track record of converting major new business pitches, and experience with developing first class creative solutions and campaigns.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Build an open, honest and trusting relationship with the client, the account management team, creative department and all other internal business units.
- Managing the Client’s expectations by ensuring they are always kept in the loop in terms of work in progress, recognising issues early and pre-empting them.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the organizational structure, culture and politics of the client’s business.
- Contribute to the development of business and marketing plans based on a thorough understanding of the market and consumer.
- Understanding of the trends and influences within the client’s market including competitor activity.
- Able to lead a mixed discipline agency team in developing and delivering the highest standard creative product for a client or clients.
- Make the idea culture a reality within the team by creating an environment of trust, confidence, enthusiasm and excitement both internally and with the client.
- Write strategies and briefs that inspire great work.

If you are a team player and dedicated to the best outcome for clients, and have a proven track record of managing and developing client relationships at the most senior level - this role will be a great next move for you.


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