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Account Director (8m contract)

Senior
  • Account Director (8m contract)
  • WLG or CHCH
  • $120k (prorata)
Following application, a talent agent will review your CV, cover note & portfolio against the role and will be in touch within 72 hours (it's the polite thing to do isn't it?).
  • Full Time
  • Closed
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Role is with:

Leighton Howl Recruitment Director

Lead the client relationships and mentor two staff in this awarded boutique brand agency from the get-go. Lock in a solid block of income with this full-time 8-month contract and see yourself financially sorted well into 2024. 

We are on the lookout for a senior-level Account Director who can step straight into this 8-month maternity cover contract. You’ll immediately lead a small team of Project / Account Managers and bring your energy, organisation skills and great relationship-building. Experience in a full-service creative agency, design agency or brand-oriented in-house studio is essential. 

The breakdown

We are looking for an Account Director for an 8 month contract who has

  • 6+ years’ proven agency experience as a leader in a client service role - brand, design and a full-service creative agency preferred
  • A love of design and creativity and working alongside creatives to deliver great design
  • A client service mentality – working to meet and exceed client expectations
  • Great at communication and comfortably builds strong relationships
  • Acute attention to detail
  • Always met client budget and timelines
  • An ability to multitask and prioritise at pace
  • The desire to work in a dynamic, inclusive and supportive environment
  • An ability to tell brand and campaign stories with passion and credibility

Proven results and experience:  

  • Agency experience (brand and design preferred)
  • Can manage design, strategy, digital, creative and  content
  • A supportive and experienced manager
  • Expert in all aspects of account and project management to deliver
  • Driven to achieve commercial, collaborative and creative excellence
  • Warm, vibrant and highly capable relationship manager – embodies service excellence

Are you someone who is:

  • Confident communicator
  • A self-starter
  • Focused with great attention to detail?
  • Innovative and solutions-focused?
  • Passionate about working on delivering thoughtful brand design and roll outs. 

The reward 

  • Competitive salary (Pro-rata) of $120,000 per annum
  • WFH flexibility
  • Opportunity to grow professionally
  • Warm, inclusive and friendly environment 

Mandatory requirements

  • Must have a relevant tertiary qualification
  • Be allowed to work

Apply today

If this role sounds like you, apply today or email Heather directly at [email protected] with a summary of why you may be interested in this position.

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