Senior Agency Account Director (Creative Independent)Location: AucklandSalary: $120kFollowing application, a talent agent will review your CV, cover note & portfolio against the role and will be in touch within 72 hours.Are you a sharp suit playing SAM that's looking for a bigger agency role to step into? This new Account Director position is within an Auckland agency, working alongside management where your ideas and viewpoints will be heard and valued. You'll be working across some exciting APAC clients for campaigns, advertising, brand, and digital marketing.The Pond Recruitment is now on the hunt for a vibrant, energetic Account Director, on behalf of our valued client. The role fits within a talented client services team of five where you will be managing one other Account Manager in a pod. To be successful in this role, you'll need to be passionate about creative work, valuable insights, a great communicator, with a positive voice and dedicated work ethic.The role sits under the direction of the client service lead, where you will play an intricate part in the management of an array of senior clients, ensuring key projects stay on time and budget. We are looking for someone who is astutely agile, covering responsibilities such as project roadmaps, timelines, consumer insights, creative briefs, resource planning, and job cost reporting.This senior-level role requires an individual who is results-driven; an all-round team player who thrives on the results of hard work and someone who can work and convert new project clients into long-term retained clients.You will love a community-driven culture and be passionate about creative communications and branding, acting as a loyal advocate for their clients' brands.The breakdownWe are looking for:8+ years' working in an agency client service backgroundAny Healthcare or Pharmaceutical marketing experience is a bonusProven results and experience in account management…Ownership of project roadmaps including job creation, briefing, timelines, WIPs, traffic & resource planning.Developing reverse & creative briefs, questioning client project tasks, briefs, and goals.Strong organisational skills, managing teams, freelancers & suppliers.High level of verbal & written communication skills including persuasive and confident presentational skills.Understanding of the creative process and techniques on all common media platforms.Strength in relationship management…Fostering robust client relationships through trust, transparency, and loyalty.Ongoing knowledge building and researching into client business, services, products, and strategies.Dedication to clients through cultivation of reciprocal relationships founded on a partnership.Developing troubleshooting strategies for relationships, identifying issues, and providing escalation or additional support as required with clients.And strong financial acumen…Preparing budgets accurately for quoting, managing purchase orders, and handling invoicing. Ensuring consistent pricing and scoping while addressing client concerns, constraints, and providing solutions.Job cost reporting, financial troubleshooting, maximising agency revenue and profitability.Monthly revenue forecasting on retained clients.Are you someone who is:Someone with a strong understanding of agency purpose?Has the ability to foster open, productive, and supportive team engagement?A team player with a growth-based mindset?Has an enthusiastic go-getter nature?The reward$120k+ per annum + Kiwi SaverMonthly phone and internet allowanceWork from home 2 days per weekBirthday leaveCentral Auckland office – close to public transportApply todayIf this role sounds like you, apply today or email Jordyn directly at ****** with a brief summary of why you may be interested in this position. Alternatively, you can call Leighton at 021 702 573 for a confidential chat.
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