Account Director

Account Director
Location: Bristol
Package: Competitive Annual Salary and Excellent Company Benefits

The Opportunity
I am working with a very reputable Bristol based creative agency who provide on-line and off-line marketing services including strategy, campaigns and lead generation through to brand building, events and web builds. The company are looking to bring on board an Account Director to work closely with one of their key clients. You will be responsible for ensuring that both on-line and off-line projects are delivered seamlessly.

The Role
You will be the clients representative and responsible for managing the conception, creation and delivery of international campaigns. You will run the account day to day and ensure consistent communications with all parties involved. This creates a fast paced working environment with very tight deadlines but you will supported by an excellent team.
Please see below for some of the Account Directors responsibilities;
Understanding the client’s objectives to help deliver creative but commercial solutions
Identifying new projects and presenting proposals
Continual development of strategic relationship
Maintain close communication to ensure expectations are managed and promises are kept
Brief and coordinate with the creative studio, digital teams, suppliers and other external parties
Attend regular product, planning and strategy meetings

Do you have the correct profile to be an Account Director
If this opportunity sounds like something you are interested in then you will need to be able to demonstrate the following upon application;
Proven track record of working with B2B technology clients as well as a deep understanding of that market
Experience of working with European or global teams and the translation process
An understanding of creative processes regardless of what type of media
Meticulous attention to detail
Demonstrable marketing and communications strategy experience covering both on-line and off-line
Confident and positive negotiation skills
The Rewards
In return for your dedication and success you will be rewarded with a very attractive base salary (depending on experience) plus some excellent company benefits including; 21 days annual leave increasing to 25 plus bank holidays, training & development opportunities, healthcare cash plan, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, retail and gym discounts and more.

How to apply/Next Steps
This is an important appointment whereby our client is committed to a swift turnaround. So please apply directly online to this advert enclosing an up to date CV. You will be asked to also provide examples of accounts you have managed and results that you have delivered. Suitable direct applicants can expect to receive an initial phone call from an EdgeSR consultant, normally within 1 working day. Subject to our qualification process, shortlisted applicants will then be submitted to our client.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within three working days maximum. If you do not hear back from us within this period, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful (due to extremely large volumes of online applicant traffic in the current climate we are unfortunately unable to respond to all applications).