Account Director

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia PHD Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

PHD Melbourne

Account Director

  • Melbourne
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • Reporting to Group Business Director

An exciting opportunity to work across a well-known FMCG brand.

Why PHD?

  • Access to top tier clients and complex business challenges
  • Continuous development through our mixed learning approach
  • The tools, equipment, and mentors you need to be successful in your role
  • An organisation encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives
  • A fully supported flexible working environment
  • Fun social events
  • Access to EAP's to support your mental health

Day to day responsibilities

  • Lead Media Planning:
    Originate and own channel and communications plans across all media, ensuring alignment with core media ideas and strategic direction.
  • Client Leadership:
    Act as the main client contact throughout the planning process, fostering strong, influential relationships.
  • Strategic Collaboration:
    Work closely with Strategy and Investment teams to deliver insightful, innovative, and executable media strategies within budget.
  • Innovative Thinking:
    Identify and lead the implementation of creative media initiatives that stem from strategic media direction.
  • Integrated Planning:
    Ensure full integration across digital and traditional channels, maintaining adherence to planning frameworks and best practices.
  • Stakeholder & Process Management
    : Manage workflows and collaboration with clients, media owners, and agency partners to ensure effective delivery.

About you

  • You bring strong, demonstrated media experience and can confidently lead strategic and creative communications planning.
  • You're comfortable acting as the main client contact, clearly articulating goals and managing the full planning process.
  • You take initiative, managing planning and admin processes independently and with precision.
  • You actively seek opportunities to collaborate across teams and SBUs, always with the agency's best interests in mind.
  • You form strong connections with clients, media owners, and teammates, bringing positivity, clarity, and a solutions-first attitude.
  • You're thorough, punctual, uphold high standards, and embody the PHD values of Courage, Collaboration, and Curiosity.

Next steps?

Does this opportunity feel like the perfect fit for you? Don't hesitate—apply today

If you have any questions or would like a confidential discussion about the role, our dedicated Talent team is here to assist and eager to hear from you.

We take pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, fostering a workplace where diversity and inclusion thrive. Regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, or any other characteristic, we welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Should you require any support or accessibility accommodations during the application process, please inform us at the time of your application. Your privacy is important to us, and all personal information will be handled in accordance with relevant privacy legislation. Now is your time—show us what you can bring to the table

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