Group Account Director

Group Account Director - Top 20 Digital Marketing Agency - Mazda account - £70 - 80k

Our client is a top 20 digital marketing agency with client including Mazda and Channel 4. They offer an enviable, friendly, diverse working environment with plenty of social interaction including subsidised monthly events. You will be working with people who are some of the best in their field, and who will welcome you into the company.

The Role

The agency's success has been driven by its strong client relationships. As part of a dedicated team a Group Account Director works to develop client business and give strategic direction on the agency's flagship account, Mazda. A Group Account Director is required to be financially literate, both to help develop business cases for new work and to oversee all financial forecasts and reconciliations for his/her client(s). In addition, during project build, an Group Account Director communicates as appropriate to Director level employees at the Client, as well as acting as a point of escalation for the day-to-day project sponsor.

A Group Account Director tends to work alongside the client's marketing team and agency partners' to develop long-term mutually beneficial relationships that ensure the ongoing success of the relationship.

Lastly as a Group Account Director a core skill is presenting and communicating so, as a result, the likelihood is that new business work will fall on you at times.

Responsibilities:

* Account Strategy
* Account Commercial Performance
* Day to Day Account Control
* Client facing Documentation (with team)
* UAT / QA
* Reporting

Background and Skills Needed

- Understanding of marketing communications
- Strong negotiation and leadership skills
- Team leader and team player
- Strong relationship management skills
- DM experience
- Understanding of data

Future

Career development is taken seriously at this agency, you will have regular reviews and there will be rapid progression for those willing and able to take on greater responsibility.
The Rewards

In return for your hard work, dedication and loyalty, the agency offer a generous salary and benefits package, including 25 days holiday, subsidised gym membership and monthly massages during your working day. They also have a comprehensive "life" package available to everyone on passing probation which includes life insurance, mortgage advice, annual travel insurance and private healthcare. They also have a scheme to reward excellent work and an annual reward on the anniversary of your start date. The agency other benefits include travel loans, a contributory pension, discounts on Mazda and Ford cars as well as hotel and theatre ticket discounts, plus much more.

If this sounds like the role for you please do get in contact by clicking the 'apply' button below and sending us your CV. Unfortunately due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to those who are successful (which will be within 3 working days).

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