Account Director- Integrated Agency

Our client is a communications agency with a dedicated team of 40 people across their London and Abu Dhabi offices, working for clients communicating with their investors, clients and staff. Established in 2002, they have undergone significant change in the past two years and is now embarking on its next stage of growth. They are currently seeking an Account Director, experienced in the corporate communications world, to join their team.

The Account Director will be focused on the strategic growth of client relationships, supporting the client services director at all times.
The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker who will demonstrate a proactive and consultative approach to building relationships with existing clients. The individual will be responsible for igniting and maintaining regular conversations with these clients, and taking new ideas to these clients. You will be expected to build out the number of people within the client organisations who think positively about our client so there will be an element of business development within the role as well as supporting on support you will bring on new business proposals and pitches.

The account director will lead client projects across our clients integrated offer (online, in print and in person), and will provide direction and support to the account management team. The individual will be responsible for running all aspects of several client accounts from planning, delivery and review, to new business proposals and implementing client development plans. We need someone who will ensure robust processes are followed, that the client brief is met and projects are on time and on budget – exceeding, not just meeting client expectations.

Experience, attitude and skills required include the following
• Strong and experienced client services manager, motivated by understanding communication challenges, whether amongst the team or with clients.
• Likely to have held a senior, client-focused role within a communications agency.
• Confident/informed communicator, used to handling clients at Board/Senior Executive level.
• Passion for nurturing relationships with clients and developing business.
• Self-reliant, creative and committed team player with proven project and time management skills and a passion for excellence.
• Experienced and confident presenter.
• Knowledge of or interest in the financial sector.
• Happy to be an ambassador for the business at all times.

Please contact the team for a complete job description.