Account Director (Maternity Cover)

The Role

Are you a driven Account Director with a passion for scaling disruptive brands? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment backed by the power of a global network? If so, &Accelerate (part of T&Pm) wants to hear from you. We have a rich history of successfully launching and scaling brands across various categories, and we're looking for talented individuals to join us in continuing this legacy.

The Account Director plays a pivotal role within the &Accelerate team, leading client accounts and ensuring their profitability and growth. This involves fostering strong client relationships, directing media strategy and buying across both digital and offline channels, and managing a team of media professionals. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and experienced media professional with a proven track record of success in client management, strategic planning, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned client accounts, building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Understand client business objectives and marketing challenges, translating them into effective media strategies.
• Lead client presentations and meetings, effectively communicating strategic recommendations and campaign performance.

Media Strategy & Buying:

• Oversee the development and execution of integrated media plans across digital and offline channels, ensuring alignment with client objectives and budget parameters.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new media opportunities, and emerging technologies.
• Analyse campaign performance data and provide insightful recommendations for optimization.

Team Management & Development:

• Manage the workload, performance, and professional development of a team of media professionals.
• Provide regular coaching, mentoring, and feedback to team members.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.

Financial Management:

• Develop and manage account budgets.
• Prepare accurate and timely client forecasts and billing

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as an Account Director or similar role within a media agency environment.
• Strong understanding of both digital and offline media channels.
• Excellent client relationship management skills and the ability to build rapport with senior-level stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop and execute effective media strategies that deliver measurable results.
• Experience managing and developing a team of media professionals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team environment.
• Self-starter with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to think innovatively and develop creative media solutions.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple clients simultaneously.
• Experience with specific media planning and buying tools (e.g. Nielsen, YouGov, Prisma).