Account Director – Brand

2 weeks ago

Sydney CBD, New South Wales, Australia Cheil Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Primary Function

The Account Director will be responsible for working closely with the Head of Retail in the ongoing strategic development, execution and management of Brand, Retail Experience and Promotional Campaigns

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee brand and event project management and business
  • Initiate project with client briefing and organise team internally and with suppliers
  • Manage concept and designs development end to end, including presentation to the client
  • Negotiate scope and cost with client (supported by directors)
  • Manage projects with regard to cost management, planning, concept, design, technical, procurement, production, logistics, and maintenance/operation aspects
  • Manage Team Financials, including forecasting, budgeting, invoicing, and time tracking
  • Oversee management events, including venue and any promotional requirements (including operations and logistics)
  • Liaise with clients and account team to establish program requirements and objectives, including obtaining briefs for retail, brand and experiential projects
  • Ensure a tactical plan for business growth with retail and experiential capability is in place for all clients
  • Manage all direct reports and resource allocation
  • Manage and maintain a strategic overview of accounts, and proactively advise client on new issues and resolution options
  • Actively contribute to client marketing strategy and thinking
  • Raise issues or concerns with the client in a timely manner, following through to resolution
  • Demonstrate innovation and creativity beyond client ideas
  • Strategically lead project-related work, including process and schedule management
  • Ensure all agreed client Key Performance Indicators are achieved throughout the year.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • At least 8 years previous experiential project management experience within a marketing agency or team (preferred)
  • Strong marketing planning and execution knowledge
  • Strong knowledge and expertise in project management for brand experience & events
  • Experience in managing planning, concept, production, logistics, staffing, and operations, for event projects
  • Exceptional local knowledge of event management in Australia
  • Strong financial competencies and commercial acumen
  • Strong motivation for business development

Personal Attributes:

  • Outgoing, energetic and positive attitude
  • High levels of diplomacy
  • Experience working within a fast paced, high volume agency environment
  • Comfortable with challenging briefs
  • Ability to prioritise multiple tasks at once
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills

  • Group Account Director

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney CBD, New South Wales, Australia Barker Brand Partnerships Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    We are looking for a experienced Group Account Director with FMCG brand experience, to deliver world-class strategic service for the benefit of our client and creative teams. ROLE REQUIREMENTS: • To strategically manage all client accounts, offering first-class, professional, strategic service • To develop existing and create new business opportunities...

  • Account Director

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Stopgap Limited Full time

    If you're an Account Director looking to develop your leadership skills with a successful independent agency, this role could be ideal.The agency is looking for a natural leader to manage an aspiring team of Account Managers to work on a high profile customer driven financial services brand.The ideal candidate will have a proven track record developing and...

  • Account Director

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Stopgap Limited Full time

    If you're an Account Director looking to develop your leadership skills with a successful independent agency, this role could be ideal.The agency is looking for a natural leader to manage an aspiring team of Account Managers to work on a high profile customer driven financial services brand.The ideal candidate will have a proven track record developing and...

  • Account Director

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Stopgap Limited Full time

    If you're an Account Director looking to develop your leadership skills with a successful independent agency, this role could be ideal.The agency is looking for a natural leader to manage an aspiring team of Account Managers to work on a high profile customer driven financial services brand.The ideal candidate will have a proven track record developing and...

  • Senior Account Director

    6 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Stopgap Full time

    I'm partnering with a highly respected, independent creative agency with over 20 years of success in the food & beverage retail journey space.Their work spans QSR, FMCG and corporate sectors, blending strategy, design, digital communications and photography to influence in-store purchase decisions and bring brands to life.They're now seeking a Senior Account...

  • Account Director

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Fulcrum Full time

    Account Director6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.We're partnering with a well-established creative and marketing agency that delivers high-volume, integrated campaigns for some of Australia's most recognisable consumer brands.With all capabilities in-house — including strategy,...

  • Account Director

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Fulcrum Full time

    Account Director6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.We're partnering with a well-established creative and marketing agency that delivers high-volume, integrated campaigns for some of Australia's most recognisable consumer brands.With all capabilities in-house — including strategy,...

  • Account Director

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Sling & Stone Full time

    Join to apply for the Account Director role at Sling & Stone2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Account Director role at Sling & Stone Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from Sling & Stone Join an agency awarded for its culture and work with innovative brands shaping the...

  • Senior Account Director

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Latte Australia Full time

    Direct message the job poster from LATTE AustraliaLatte Australia is proud to be Élysée Collective's talent partner.We are helping them find their next Senior Account Director to join their team.Élysée Collective is a full-service comms agency specialising in delivering exceptional coverage for luxury brands across travel, beauty, hospitality and...

  • Account Director

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Cheil Australia Full time

    Direct message the job poster from Cheil AustraliaAbout usCheil Australia is an idea-focussed, data-inspired, CX agency based in Sydney and part of Cheil worldwide; a global agency network of 53 offices across 45 countries with 6,500 employees.More locally, Cheil is a fast-growing family of over 90 thinkers, creators and passionate doers based between the...