Director of Client Partnerships

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeStrategic Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Job Opportunity

M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is a full-service passion marketing agency.

  • We're dedicated, smart and collaborative experts in our field.
  • We're passionate about coming together to create and realise big ambitions for some of the largest brands in the country.

As part of the M&C Saatchi Group, we come together to achieve outstanding results.

Our core values are:

  • 'Walk in Different Worlds', which describes our overall DE&I mission.
  • Make Uncommon Sense.
  • Run Towards the Challenge.
  • Collaborate as One.
  • Support Each Other's Growth.
The Role

The Client Services Director will lead our Partnerships and PR + Communications teams, connecting and collaborating internally, and with Client and Group Company decision makers, to enhance the quality of our product and pipeline for growth.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Promote a unified culture between departments within the organisation and between Group Companies.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships within the Leadership Team.
  • Champion the organisation's specialist capabilities within the Group, and be an expert at identifying opportunities that will unlock improved integration and organic growth.
  • Develop strong rapport with key client decision makers to elevate the perception and reputation of the organisation, and deliver on our Big Ambition.
  • Oversee the Senior Account Directors to develop and execute client plans, focused on creative excellence and growth.
  • Anticipate and understand client requirements, challenges and opportunities.
  • Develop significant knowledge of clients' categories and industry trends to shape the work, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
  • Work closely with the MD and GM to develop, engage and convert a strategic pipeline of new business and organic prospects.
  • Contribute effectively to Group new business pitches where required.
  • Participate in the marketing efforts of the organisation including but not limited to networking, new business credentials, proactive ideas, thought-leadership and award submissions.
Key Qualifications:
  • A leader - proven ability to build and inspire a diverse team.
  • An influencer – able to take people on a journey, to achieve buy-in across critical issues.
  • Passionate about great ideas, underpinned by commitment to delivery.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills – a confident presenter.
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of clients, management and staff.
  • Ability to work as a team and for the benefit of the team.
  • Multi-tasker - manages a number of responsibilities in the face of competing priorities.
  • Excellent problem solving and issue resolution.
  • Inquisitive and keen to share learning with clients and internal team members.
  • Self-motivated, flexible and able to work without supervision or instruction.
  • Ability to learn new technologies and marketing concepts quickly.
  • High energy and willingness to innovate.
  • Passionate, persistent and courageous.
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits that support our employees' individual needs, reflecting our commitment to flexibility and inclusivity.

  • Flexible public holidays, summer half-friday's and extra leave for taking time off.
  • Family First, Health and Wellness paid leave.
  • Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the world.
  • Membership of inclusive community-led networks supporting things you care about.

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