Our brand is our people living our values. Our values are our yardstick. Of who we are and how we show up.For each other.For our clients.For the work.As one, uncommonly, helping each other out, walking in other worlds and running towards a problem. No matter which city we're based in, we're all in.Geography isn't a thing. Affinity is.No matter what size of client we're working on, we're one huge ego-less melting pot of brilliant creativity, collective capabilities, exceptional insight, and effortless integration. Together we roll up and jump in wherever we're needed, for whatever reason.The OpportunityThis Senior Account Director will be the client lead for one of M&C Saatchi's biggest financial services clients, and is responsible for managing relationships with key client contacts, and overseeing their client's day to day communications requirements; forecasting and process across integrated campaigns – covering communications incorporating Integrated, Digital, Social, Content and Branding projects. They will foster close collaboration with Brand Strategy, Creative & Design and Integrated Production teams.A Snapshot Of What You'll Do Innately understand the client's business and seeks ways to add value to drive the client business in terms of creative product, market share and brand recognition Strategically drives the client's marketing product within the category; anticipates potential competitive threats or opportunities. Makes recommendations to client Monitor the health of the account team and ensures that resource is appropriate and profitable Build and nurture beneficial working relationships with the wider agency team by actively listening and seeking guidance Use learnings on campaign performance to orchestrate maximum effectiveness on future campaigns, from brief through to production and implementation Support Managing Partner/Group Account Director when required Act as mentor to the junior members of the Account Management team, setting a positive example for team behaviour, learning and collaboration Plus much more! Your Ideal Experience Previous experience working as a Senior Account Director, ideally from a creative agency environment Proven experience leading integrated campaigns and comms projects, exposure to the Financial Services industry is ideal In-depth knowledge of communications projects: TV, radio, print production, sponsorships & other emerging media including digital; web, email, mobile A leader - proven ability to build and inspire a diverse team, to elevate quality of work and ideas to the next level An influencer – able to take people on a journey, to achieve buy-in across critical issues Passionate about great ideas, underpinned by commitment to delivery M&C Saatchi Group AmbitionAs part of the M&C Saatchi Group we come together to realise BIG AMBITIONS. And ours is to be the most connected creative company by organising original thinkers in uncommon ways.We're committed to building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTQIA+ people. Our flexible work approach, employee-led diversity networks and inclusive career development approach all support and promote one of our core values 'Walk in Different Worlds' which helps describe our overall DE&I mission. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let our team know.We celebrate people who embrace our values and BIG AMBITIONS.What WE Value Most Walk in different worlds Make Uncommon Sense Run Towards the Fire (except if there is an actual fire when we run away from it) Roll as one Be excellent to each other Best Bits About Working With UsOur big benefits fuel our big ambitions. There's our Flexible Flexibility approach supporting your individual flex needs, you can choose to Work From Anywhere in the world and feel supported in planning a family with Family First paid leave policies. Plus, you'll enjoy a program of inclusive initiatives with our people led networks supporting what we care about with our groups; Queer & Proud, Climate Action, Parents Pod, Wellbeing, FemM&C & Bipoc.#LI-Hybrid
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