Senior Account Director - Marketing CommunicationsWhere does the next line of your story start?
With Mahlab. We're a group of deep thinkers, creative communicators, and curious minds.
For us, there are no bad questions and no boring stories—because we know that a questioning mind and listening ears create work that works.
Work that matters.
Work with impact. As one of the largest independent business communications agencies, Mahlab operates across Australia, NZ and Singapore, delivering strategic, insight-led consultancy services that drive growth and increase customer retention and market share.
Our Communications and PR team delivers award-winning, results-focused campaigns that bring clarity to the complex through strategic storytelling and creativity.
We work across energy, sustainability, health and technology industries, producing measurable campaigns and programs that drive business outcomes for clients worldwide.
Due to strong business growth we're looking for an exceptional Senior Account Director, Marketing Communications to join our team and lead the charge on delivering outstanding results for our clients. This role will include the leadership of a key client relationship, ABB.
ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation accelerating the energy transition to a net-zero future.
You'll work across the full integrated marketing and communications program for ABB, working closely with both our Communications and Marketing teams to deliver best in class work.
This role would suit a strategic thinker with a knack for building client relationships, managing dynamic campaigns, and driving results.
You will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of communications best practice and are across the ever-evolving marketing communications landscape.
What You'll Do:Client Leadership: Manage key clients and multiple campaigns, ensuring work is delivered on time and on budget while exceeding expectations.Strategic Impact: Shape client strategies to help them achieve their goals, whilst spotting new business opportunities.Financial Savvy: Monitor budgets, tackle over/under spend, and ensure profitability through solid financial management.Growth Driver: Grow revenue and deepen client relationships with minimal oversight.Team Inspiration: Motivate the team, balancing workloads and maintaining alignment with our core agency values.What You Bring:A proven track record of managing diverse campaigns, managing client relationships and fostering growth.Financial expertise to ensure smart budget management and resource allocation.A natural ability to inspire teams to deliver their best work.A passion for uncovering new opportunities within existing client relationships.At least 10 years work experience, with a solid amount of this time working within the media, marketing or communications industry.The ability to balance multiple projects and priorities.Strong problem solving and communication skills and the ability to operate in uncertainty.What's in it for you?The chance to work with a talented, motivated team in an award winning agency environment.Opportunities to shape the future of key accounts and leave your mark on a growing agency.A collaborative culture that values creativity, accountability, and excellence.Why people like it here:We're diverse, inclusive and passionate about supporting everyone.We offer flexible and hybrid working.Mahlab is a certified B corporation.We nurture talent in a supportive, growth-focused environment.Access to the Employee Assistance Program and mental health first aiders – free, confidential and independent support.Gifts and celebrations for birthdays and one-, three- and five-year work anniversaries.A variety of discounts available through our Employment Hero HR platform.We have a dog-friendly office and an active social committee that keeps things fun with regular activities.If you're ready to join a great bunch of creatives, marketers, writers, strategists, designers, producers and communicators who love coffee, dogs, trivia, and even the occasional matching outfit—apply today.
Let's dive deeper together…imagine the possibilities. Please include a cover letter stating why you're a great fit for this role. Please no recruitment agencies. How do your skills match this job?Your application will include the following questions:
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