Account Director

Business unit: Ogilvy Advertising

Team: Account Management

Location: Melbourne

Employment type: Permanent

We are a team. We are accountable. We partner with our clients to deliver strategic, creative we are proud of.

We learn together, we create together, we win together.

And most importantly, we have fun together.

About the role:

We’re looking for an Account Director to manage various projects, spanning brand through to digital, all connecting back to solving business challenges. This pivotal role will see you get to know your clients’ business inside out and be seen as a trusted advisor, leading operational aspects. 

A significant part of this will involve working closely with our key client, Mondelēz International, one of the world's largest snack companies, working across their iconic brands such as Cadbury, Oreo, and The Natural Confectionery Company.

We are looking for someone who can partner closely with our strategic and creative leads and collaborate on how to solve briefs and business challenges. We are looking for someone ambitious to get stuck in and help us continue to unlock opportunities for growth with clients.

You will also be responsible for helping to manage and mentor other team members, lifting the team around them, supporting through workloads, representing the account back to the agency, and championing the great work that is being built.

What you'll do:

• You'll be responsible for leading integrated campaigns across digital, ATL, and social, driving brand strategy and positioning, managing budgets and P&L, and fostering deep client relationships at a senior level.
• This role offers significant scope for both strategic thinking and creative influence. You'll be working together with our Senior Strategist and Creative Director from brief to execution, championing creative ideas. 
• Build an open, honest, and trusting relationship with the client, the account management team, the creative department, and all other agency partners.
• Manage the client’s expectations by ensuring they are always kept in the loop in terms of work in progress, recognising issues early and pre-empting them.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the organisational structure, culture, and politics of the client’s business.
• Show ability to debate and negotiate constructively with clients to successfully advocate for the agency’s recommendations or point of view.
• Make major strategic and creative presentations to the client, demonstrating effective influence/persuasion skills through proven success at selling creative ideas.
• Able to lead a mixed-discipline agency team in developing and delivering the highest standard of creative.
• Support a wider team and champion their development, ensuring they are getting regular access, support and setting the best example.

What you'll bring:

• Experience working as an Account Director within a creative agency. 
• Be a great listener, then able to move proactively and quickly.
• Experience leading clients, not just reacting to briefs, anticipating their needs, and finding solutions.
• Have developed first-class creative solutions and campaigns, preferably with digital credentials.
• Strong strategic experience, i.e., writing briefs, responding to queries, and engaging with confidence during high-level client conversations.
• Seen as a Client’s business partner: proven track record of managing and developing client relationships at the most senior level.
• Ability to build strong agency inter-departmental relationships.
• Experience with some team management.
• Sound financial management skills.
• Demonstrate resilience, confidence, and tenacity.

Why Ogilvy?

• Family & caregiver support: We offer a gender-neutral parental leave policy, providing 16 weeks of paid leave to support all parents and caregivers throughout their journey. We're committed to helping you balance your career and family life.
• Unlock the power of AI: Get exclusive access to WPP Open, our cutting-edge global AI platform, and leverage the latest technology to enhance your work and drive innovation.
• Belong at Ogilvy: We're deeply committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace. Our Inclusivity & Impact Council, SheCD, WPP Unite, and Reconciliation Action Plan programs are just some of the ways we're creating a culture where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Invest in your growth: We're invested in your success. You'll receive a tailored personal development plan to help you achieve your goals, along with dedicated support from your manager to guide your career journey. We leverage Culture Amp to facilitate meaningful career conversations and track your progress.
• Recharge & rejuvenate: Enjoy a range of additional leave benefits, including your birthday off, Summer Fridays, and loyalty leave (an extra day for each year you're with us).
• Wellness your way: Take advantage of discounted rates with health and fitness providers, plus access to yoga, meditation, and wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.
• Confidential support: We provide confidential counselling support through Telus EAP to help you navigate any personal or professional challenges.
• Recognising excellence: We celebrate your achievements and loyalty through our employee reward programs.
• Referral bonus: Bring your talented friends to Ogilvy and receive a bonus!
• Unlock exclusive savings: Access discounts and vouchers for major household brands through our benefits platform, perkSPACE.

Please note: All applicants must have valid Australian working rights.

At Ogilvy, inclusivity is essential to our success. We're committed to building a workplace that embraces various perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, knowing that diverse teams drive more impactful work.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Māori, people with disabilities, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, all ages, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, nationalities, and family structures. We believe everyone thrives when they can be themselves. 

We provide equal opportunities and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. 

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