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About the role:

OLIVER is looking for an Account Director to join the team!

As an Account Director, you will ensure a smooth production of campaigns – from briefing designers and copywriters, to managing budgets and possibly a team of executives. You will be responsible for the management of relationships with clients.

As the senior point of contact, you will also coordinate the resources needed to service projects, build strategic operational plans, and balance the expectations of clients with the execution of creative work. Often, you will be expected to plan campaigns and successfully develop business accounts creatively and financially while playing a positive role in the agency’s new business programs.

What you will be doing:

• Taking a lead in client's marketing and advertising strategies 
• Leading a team to provide the utmost level of client service 
• Liaising with clients at a senior level on a day-to-day basis 
• Promoting the expansion of business with existing clients 
• Working with other senior managers to generate new accounts
• Completing projects to a specific schedule and within an agreed budget 
• Using your skills to push clients, and the agency, creatively and strategically 

What you need to be great in this role:  

• Significant experience in professional client relationship management 
• A background in advertising, design or marketing 
• The ability to plan and strategize at a senior level 
• A persuasive and confident approach to creative projects 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Effective team management capabilities 
• A keen attention to detail and budgetary restraints 
• Full awareness of creative processes and techniques – including digital platforms 
• Corporate or global account management experience is an asset