About the role
We're looking to hire an experienced GAD to lead one of our biggest clients. An opportunity with scale, pace and massive creative potential, it requires someone with bounds of energy, expert problem solving skills and an inherent passion for social-first creative.
It's an amazing role for someone who wants to be part of pioneering what social marketing looks like, now and into the future.
Strategic and creative contribution
Highly strategic with a thorough understanding of social inc. platform knowledge, creative excellence, paid media and measurement
Drives with purpose and develops work that meets the clients business goals
Able to analyse integrated campaign performance
Culturally connected with an unhealthy obsession with all things pop culture
Strong creative judgement and is able to effectively shape work
Actively contributes to the creative process and builds on ideas
An evangelist about delivering creative ideas worth talking about
Team leadership
Clearly perceived as a leader by their team
Key contributor and participator in agency and individual team culture
Leads by example and is a positive force within the agency
Inspiring manager who is able to nurture and grow great talent
Displays a can-do approach to picking up any brief and making it happen
Thinks ahead, anticipates opportunities and problems and then makes a plan
Demonstrates uncompromising standards and expects the same of others
Learning and development
Participates in the delivery of We Are Social internal training
Proactively applies themselves to continued learning
Works to stay abreast of the daily developments in social and shares knowledge throughout the agency and with clients
Part of developing learning initiatives for direct team and wider agency
Relationship management
Has the respect and trust of your reports, peers and client team
Partners with creative and planning lead to drive the business forward
Displays full knowledge of the agency's offering, philosophy and vision and is able to convey it to clients and potential recruits
Is open and honest and always acts with integrity
Account leadership
Is perceived by senior clients to be leading the team to deliver
Has a thorough understanding of the client's business, and the category
Provides day to day direction to ensure the whole team knows where we are, where we need to go and how we're going to get there
Effectively leads meetings to ensure they're efficient and productive
Communicates powerfully and effectively throughout the process
Spots and manages issues as they arise and acts to mitigate risk
Commercial capability
Accurately forecasts and delivers revenue against it
Estimates accurately and negotiates effectively with clients and suppliers
Identify opportunities to increase client scope and then makes a plan to go for it
Demonstrates diligent budget management, following and supporting the standard We Are Social financial processes
Key skills / experience
Min 8 years agency experience
Strong integrated, social and influencer experience
Strategic outlook
Expert project management
Excellent creative judgement
Strong team leadership and management
Proactivity, quick thinking and problem solving skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
History of leading strong and trusted client relationships
Budgeting, forecasting and resourcing skills
About We Are Social
We Are Social is a socially-led creative agency operating globally at the forefront of marketing and culture. We are the world's leading social specialist network : Over 1000 social experts in 15 offices around the world proving the power of social thinking to drive business value.
We help brands immerse their stories in the real conversations their audience are having. We generate sharp strategies and inspiring campaigns, based on social insights for forward-thinking brands like Samsung, Didi, Audi, Activision, Kayo, Koala and the NRL.
We're focused on creating ideas worth talking about. How do we do that?
We put social thinking at the centre of what we do.
We connect people and brands in meaningful ways.
We create ideas worth talking about.
We Are Social.
Here in Sydney, we are a group of people from different walks of life, united by a passion for popular culture. We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity of thought and experience at our company.
Learn more about our culture and our work .
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