Account Director

Job Title: Account Director (Maternity Cover)

Employment Type: 12 months FTC

Location: London N1

Start Date: ASAP

Role Description:

We are very excited that our Diabolical Account Director is going to have a baby! So we are looking for a dynamic and commercially minded Account Director to head up our DIABOLICAL team, networking across the UK’s music industry including record labels and the live sector to grow our reputation and client base as well as maximise budget spend on our services.

DIABOLICAL has been part of the music industry for over 30 years working on the marketing needs of over 200 clients ranging from the largest of the majors to the teeniest of the independents and we love what we do. Clients include Universal, Sony, Warner, Live Nation, Ninja Tune and Broadwick Live amongst many many others.

The person in this role will actively build on these existing relationships as well as form new ones and lead and inspire the team. This role is perfect for someone with experience in the UK music industry who enjoys presenting, networking, building client relationships, winning new business and is as passionate as we are about the street and our clients.

What You’ll be Doing:

ACCOUNT AND CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT:

• Overseeing the day-to-day management of clients’ campaigns and ensure a high level of client service standards are met. Delivering problem free, well-planned projects to the highest standard.
• Working closely with the Marketing Manager to produce proposals and presentations for clients to secure new business.
• Writing and managing budgets to ensure profits are maintained.
• Ensure business profit and revenue targets are met.
• Line managing a team of four – motivating and inspiring the team, completing reviews and 121’s and keeping the team in line with our values, ethos, and strategy.
• Externally networking at a senior level.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:

• In conjunction with the wider team increase Diabolical’s profile across the industry
• Continuously develop client relationships, existing and new.
• Identify and contact potential new clients.
• Arrange presentations to introduce our services and ensure all introductory meetings are followed up.
• Schedule regular catch ups with clients, updating them on recent work and obtaining briefs.
• Employing strategies to ensure revenue targets are met.

About You:

• Passionate and knowledgeable about the UK’s music artists and industry.
• Experience working in a similar role or at a senior level within the music industry.
• Demonstrated ability to grow accounts and build client relationships.
• Comfortable working to revenue targets.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to manage and develop others.
• Able to proactively drive yourself and the team to success.
• Ready to work in a warm friendly and fun environment and be supported in your development.

Benefits:

• Salary of circa £50k plus bonus scheme to share in company success
• £1k yearly London travel allowance
• Life Insurance and Group Income Protection with Canada Life
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional day off to celebrate your birthday (incrementally rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service).
• Flexible working - to help you achieve that all-important work-life balance.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A fully stocked kitchen for breakfast essentials - including cereals, toast and fruit.

BUILDHOLLYWOOD is committed to creating an environment that is inclusive to all, where everyone is treated with kindness and respect. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Do reach out to let us know if there’s any actions we can take to better support an environment where you feel comfortable.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements at any stage of the recruitment process. We are always open to ideas from our candidates that help us to make our processes more inclusive.
Our website: https://www.buildhollywood.co.uk/