Client Services Director
Company
Place
London
Type
Hybrid
contract
Full time
salary
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company
Place
London
Type
Hybrid
Contract
Full time
salary
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An opportunity to join a global account and international team, who plans and supports EMEA markets out of London. This role is ideal for someone with established media planning and thinking in EMEA markets and wanting to work on one of the world’s most admired & iconic brands. We are looking for someone who can set up smart thinking & processes for our local markets. The account is a hybrid of global campaigns paired with a need for locally driven approaches & campaigns.
The Account Director will be responsible for directing a team that is coordinating with local markets, to bring to life smart global campaigns with the best local approach. The role will be responsible for the offline and online output of the team – TV, TVO, CTV, OOH, Print, Digital – working in collaboration with the Social and performance teams also. Candidates should have previous media agency experience, ideally in an international role and a solid understanding of EMEA markets.
The role would suit someone who is strategic and looking to work in a full-service agency environment and relish the opportunity to work on a single client and develop with the brand and agency as a whole.
Responsibilities
Key point of contact for clients
Manage team on day-to-day running of campaigns, and take ownership of all related activity
Lead team and specialist departments to create strategic approach to briefs
Bring together different media plan elements in a cohesive, integrated way.
Oversee quarterly budget setting and tracking for different lines of business
Be a key point of contact for local European and global teams
Work closely with local teams and media vendors to identify new opportunities / partnerships
liaise with creative agency on best practices and building relationship
Requirements
Experience in a fast-paced agency environment
Passion for and interest in international media planning / buying
Culturally aware and sensitive – an understanding of cultural differences within and across markets
Strong time management & organisational skills. Ability to meet tight deadlines consistently
High attention to detail and follow-through
Media maths and financial acumen
Ability to multi-task and work with several stakeholders. Account is fast paced and email heavy
Enjoys working within a close-knit team
Strong presentations skills in front of agency and to clients
Experience working on partnerships
An eye for design
Excel skills required
Attitude & Values
Interest in consumer technology, entertainment, music and film. Desire to learn and understand client’s business.
Proactive and entrepreneurial spirit – have a desire to make things happen and find solutions
Be a strong team player
Enthusiastic, determined, open-minded and creative
Desire to continue to learn and develop within the agency environment
