Ardmore
is looking for an Account Director to direct strategic communications, ensuring
effective and measurable results for the Client, and returning profit for the
Agency. You will be involved with pitches for new business and must be able to
approach potential Clients with both a creative and commercial mindset. The
ability to lead and inspire team colleagues, clients and external partners is
vital to being successful in this role.
What you’ll be doing:
- Providing
strategic direction, development and leadership on Client accounts.
- Creating and
maintaining excellent daily working relationships with Clients.
- Leading and managing
Client projects, including: taking Client briefs; providing analysis of
input of Client together with background knowledge and research; producing
briefs for Creative, Digital and Media; identifying opportunities for
adding value; presenting and selling to Client.
- Monitoring
competitor activity, and being proactive in suggesting and devising new
initiatives for Clients.
- Developing and
maintaining excellent working relationships with all colleagues, and coaching,
advising and leading members of the Client Services team as appropriate.
- Proactively driving
and maximising profit from Client accounts in line with general business
and financial objectives.
- Proactively
generating new business and revenue opportunities for the Agency, and
participating in production of tenders and new business presentations.
- Maintaining and
developing a detailed understanding of all disciplines and arenas in which
the Agency transacts, in order to enhance both the Agency's and Clients’
competitive advantages.
- Adhering to all
internal Agency and ISO procedures, including prompt completion of
timesheets, generation of estimates and invoices, writing and distributing
Contact Reports, and producing clear and accurate forecasts.
- Assisting in the
management of personnel and general managerial duties where necessary.
- Making a
sustainable positive contribution to the future success of the Company.
·
Performing any other duties as may reasonably be
required from time-to-time.
·
Participating in training and development
opportunities, staff performance appraisals and reviews as required.
·
Complying with Data Protection Regulations with
regard to safeguarding customers’ sensitive information at all times.
·
Performing the role in accordance with the Agency’s
policies and procedures.
·
Adhering to and supporting all other company
policies, procedures, processes and working practices, including adhering to
best practice.
The
job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of
the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of
the business.
What you need:
Essential
Qualifications/Attainments
Third
level qualification in Marketing or related discipline
Experience
Proven
Account Director experience
Extensive
Industry experience
Evidence
of profitable and effective management of UK/Ireland-wide communication projects.
Skills/Knowledge/Competencies/Disposition
Understanding
of what makes great/effective advertising.
Strong
leadership qualities.
Ability
to embrace evolving communication platforms.
Strong
and compelling presentation skills.
A
motivational and inspiring team player.
Other
requirements
Flexible
and adjustable with the ability to work additional hours when required
Hold a current & valid full UK driving license
with access to a vehicle.
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Two satisfactory employment references. One should be your current or most recent
employer.
Desirable
Qualifications/Attainments
Ongoing
evidence of commitment to personal growth.
Membership
of Professional Body.
Experience
ISO
Awareness
Proven
responsibility of Effectiveness Award with communications experience.
Additional
information:
Closing date:
the closing date for CVs is Monday 6th May 2024. Late CVs will not
be considered. Email your CV along with your Monitoring Form to
Shortlisting: only
candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria will be
shortlisted. The panel reserves the right to apply all or part of the desirable
criteria at the shortlisting stage.
Reserve list: a
reserve list of candidates may be maintained for the purpose of any similar
vacancies (temporary or permanent) that may arise within 12 months of this
recruitment process.
Employment offer: any
employment offer is subject to satisfactory completion of two employment
references, proof of right to work in the UK and proof of any required
qualifications.
Ardmore is
an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of
the community. All appointments will be made on the basis of merit.