Account Director - London, United Kingdom - TBWA\London

Description

We are looking for an Account Director to join our Team (automotive client).

You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of projects and for ensuring projects are delivered on time, on specification and to a high-quality standard.

You will play a critical leadership role in the team and will maintain senior day-to-day client relationships.
This role will work collaboratively across different teams and disciplines.
THE ACCOUNT At TBWA\London, we believe in partnering with clients to create the best and most effective communication solutions. For our Automotive Client, we do this via a dedicated, integrated, multi-disciplinary team.

The account comprises of the following:

Communications team that deals with developing and delivering integrated campaigns across all vehicle modelsDealer Marketing team which manages all marketing relationships within the UK sales networkAftersales teamUsed Car teamAcross these areas, we deliver all ATL and Retail communications campaigns, and work with the client's partner agencies in CRM, Digital and Events to deliver integrated solutions.

Creatively we work with a combination of primarily created work, adapted work from centrally developed assets and primarily developed amplification activity.

We also apply precision marketing principles in order to track and impact customer journeys through creative and media, as well as monitor brand and market health to identify and respond swiftly and meaningfully to business issues and opportunities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESMaintain operational project ownership and drive projects through from start to endCreate and maintain strong relationships with senior level clients and act as a key day-to-day client contact and interface to the agency team, in conjunction with a cluster directorDevelop a deep understanding of the client's business and marketing needs and communicate those to the agency teamAdaptation of relevant European core assets for UK marketLead and ensure a clear briefing process, selling the ideas to the clients, and facilitating the development process of those ideasLead and coordinate integrated responses to briefs across the teamLead the development of and author all key senior level client presentationsOversee and monitor the financial aspects of the account and ensure a profitable relationship with the ClientLead all partner agencies and ensure consistent delivery across all aspects of the 360° communications package into all relevant marketsManage a team to support project delivery working across the agencyEstablish and maintain senior level relationships throughout the network and within the client organisation to ensure great work is being done, shared and replicatedContribute to the culture of the team, including defining and setting new ways of working and leading by exampleManage and mentor more junior members of the teamKEY REQUIREMENTSSubstantial experience working within a creative/media agency or advertising networkStrong project management or account management experiencePeople management experienceA natural collaborator, proactive in building relationships and forming connections across a networkAbility to juggle multiple priorities and demands on your time and delegate work where appropriateGreat attention to detail and high-quality standardsAn articulate communicator, able to effectively engage with a wide range of stakeholders and translate complex concepts into compelling communicationSome CRM knowledge and understanding of customer journeyAn understanding of automotive sales approaches within the UK and/or DealershipsProactive attitude WHAT WE ARE OFFERINGA competitive salaryHybrid workingGenerous holiday allowanceLife assuranceGroup income protectionPrivate medical insurance (BUPA)Medicash Health PlanSubsidised gym membershipOpportunity to grow and develop skillsetsA diverse, collaborative, inclusive and supportive agency culture working with talented people across all departments