Account Director, Greenhouse Nz

**About Greenhouse** As a creative partner to Countdown, Greenhouse is a bespoke integrated business. At the heart of everything we do is one purpose - to create great ideas across all channels that put the Countdown customer first. Our goal is to build affection for the Countdown brand and, as a result, to build sales. At Greenhouse you will be part of a team with diverse skills - from Brand strategy & Integrated Ad campaigns, through to Digital & Social. As part of the M&C Saatchi Group we come together to realise BIG AMBITIONS. And ours is to be the most connected creative company by organising original thinkers in uncommon ways. We celebrate people who embrace our values and BIG AMBITIONS and the opportunity is here now for a Account Director to join our team in Auckland. **The Opportunity - Account Director** The Account Director in Greenhouse's Account Management team is responsible for managing client projects from brief to completion, with financial accountabilty for those projects under their remit. They will assist in driving opportunity and revenue across the Countdown portfolio. With responsibility for solving clients’ business problems, they will work closely with Strategy, Creative and Production teams. **A snapshot of what you'll do -** - Management of fully integrated campaigns leveraging all disciplines including advertising and digital communications - Organises project resource, ensure tasks are completed within scope and timings and budget (work with Operations and Producer roles) - Identifies, anticipates and communicates any risk and scope issues to client/partners - Leads projects and oversees management of timelines, WIPs, job numbers and estimates - Marks off against mid to snr level Clients, developing a strong, trusted and respectful relationship with each Client - Gains a deep understanding of the Countdown business and delivers over & above - Develops a sound understanding of the category; anticipates potential competitive threats or opportunities - Accurate and timely estimation of project costs & management of job profitability - Management of the JDRs and acts as point of escalation when required - Resolve resource/cost issues on projects in collaboration with immediate manager - Plus, much more our Talent Team will share the full job description in the interview stage **SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES** - An influencer - able to take people on a journey, to achieve buy-in across critical issues - Collaborator: Ability to work as a team and for the benefit of the team - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - a confident, credible presenter - Seeks Simplicity: Always looking for a better, efficient approach - Flexible: Pragmatic, responsive; not dogmatic - Understands all opinions, but has a definitive personal view - Perfectionist: Good isn’t good enough. Passionate about every detail - Accountability: takes responsibility as a senior representative of M&C Saatchi - Action-orientated: Sees things that need doing - and takes action - Fun: Work hard, play hard. Contributes to broader agency team - Personably professional: Charming, diplomatic, well presented, professional **Your ideal experience**: - Previous experience working in Account Director or Senior Account Manager roles (Account Management, Project Management or Marketing roles with a Creative or Comms Agency environment) - Experience in a multi disciplinary team environment - Proven experience managing integrated campaigns and communications projects - Business/Marketing/Technical Degree/Diploma or equivalent - Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite **What WE value MOST** - Walk in different worlds - Make Uncommon Sense - Run Towards the Fire (except if there is an actual fire when we run away from it) - Roll as one - Be excellent to each other Best Bits About Working With Us Our big benefits fuel our big ambitions. We’re here to support and encourage our people at every turn. Our commitment to your individual needs stems from our diverse Flexible Flexibility work approach, flexing to how you want to work and how you want to take your leave. You’ll be saying "hello holidays" with our flexible public holidays, summer half friday’s and even extra leave for taking your leave. And, to further our support to you, Family First, Health and Wellness paid leave are on offer, along with our Work From Anywhere in the world initiative (so you can stay connected across the globe). Plus, you can join our inclusive community led networks, supporting things you care about and your cultural and social wellbeing. WHAT ARE YOUR BIG AMBITIONS? We’d love to hear what your ambitions are and how we can help you realise them with us We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.