Job Description
This fully integrated agency needs no introduction. It has consistently been one of London’s finest since launching 20 years ago.With a well-earned reputation for challenging not following, it embraces everything from social media or launch campaigns to DM and web build.Due to account growth the agency is looking for two new Account Directors. One AD will work on a huge UK brand that gets masses of TV exposure and the other will work on an FMCG giant and a top-tier charity.The Account Director RoleEach Account Director will be committed to making a positive contribution to the agency to ensure they deliver motivating, insightful strategies and powerful creative ideas that are excitingly and professionally implemented.You will report into a Business Director and have the support of a Managing Partner and wider account team - SAMs, AMs and AE.The accountsRole 1 The first Account Director will work on the agency’s flagship account which comes with a long legacy that has truly populated British culture. This shop is its lead creative agency and the team is at an exciting point. They have just launched a new brand platform, introduced a new character, launched new partnerships and ‘brand firsts’ are a regular event as they launch into spaces. This is an opportunity to work on an iconic brand where opportunities are huge to develop, learn and make work that you will be genuinely proud of.Role 2 In this role you will look after two brilliant yet distinctive accounts – one a huge name in FMCG with a rich history of powerful brand-building campaigns. The other is a much-loved charity account that has hugely benefited from the agency’s exceptional creative work.Role requirementsTo lead the brand groupTo take responsibility for deliveryTo take responsibility for the agency’s relationship with the client on a day-to-day basisTo drive the development of the relationship from advertising supplier to marketing and business partnerTo make considered and persuasive strategic and creative recommendationsTo deepen and further the client relationship to assure long-term client retentionTo maximise growth potentialTo produce a fantastic end productTo play an active and successful role in new businessExperience requiredAt least four years' agency experienceA deep understanding of integrated communications strategies including significant TV campaign experienceA solid understanding of process from concept to productionUnderstanding / expertise in some or all of the following: TV, radio, press, outdoor, digital, retail, dataSalary and benefitsThe salary is up to £55k depending on experience and comes with a host of hard and soft benefits.Ambitious Account Directors with solid integrated / TV campaign experience, please send us your CV today.To be considered for this role, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.Whilst every effort is made to contact all candidates, due to a high number of applications we are unable to give individual feedback to those who are unsuccessful.