Description
My client is a leading digital agency servicing one of the UK's largest retailers. They are looking for a talented Digital Senior/Group Account Director to head-up the client services team within the business as well as supporting the General Manager in driving the business forward. The role will own senior to mid level relationships and works to contribute strategic value beyond day-to-day campaign tactics.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and progressive organisation that offers good career progression.
The ideal candidate
- Strong related industry experience, preferably gained in digital, interactive, integrated or consulting agencies.
- Experience in Retail, FMCG or other fast-paced marketing environments.
- Tenacious and persistent with an ability to judge when and where to challenge
- Demonstrated track record of developing senior level relationships.
- Proven experience in managing teams and in working cross functionally across an organisation.
- Strong client service orientation.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Track record of leadership, coaching, and mentoring.
- Proven ability to manage projects to successful completion, multi-task, and work within tight deadlines.
- Sound business acumen, strategically strong, and common sense approach.
- Ability to lead a team effectively and provide direction to other members.
- Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present complex subjects in understandable terms.
- Demonstrable ability to successfully resolve situations that are broadly defined, complex, diverse, and occasionally unprecedented.
- Ability to perform in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Adept at creating practical solutions to daily business challenges.
- Ability to work independently and balance multiple projects and processes simultaneously.
- Strong knowledge or experience in marketing and advertising, with particular emphasis on digital, strategy, analytics, technology, and new emerging trends.
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
Nice to have
- Experience of Price 2, Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies
- Experience of delivering multi-platform campaigns across digital
- Experience in mobile apps or E-commerce projects