Account Director

Business unit:Ogilvy Advertising

Team: Account Management

Location:Sydney

Employment type: Permanent

We are a team. We are accountable. We partner with our clients to deliver strategic creative we are proud of.

We learn together we create together we win together.

And most importantly we have fun together.

About the role:

Ogilvy Sydney is looking for an Account Director to work across the agencys largest account KFC Australia. The retail account is fast-paced expands across multiple touchpoints in each campaign and is packed with growth opportunities. You will be immersed deeply in the business and will support across a range of projects spanning brand through to digital all connecting back to solving business challenges.

The team and client are part of what makes this role so unique. Ogilvy holds a longstanding and collaborative relationship with KFC and the wider agency village. The team are tight-knit supportive has no egos and is always looking for ways to have fun on the day-to-day.

What youll do:

• Youll be responsible for leading integrated campaigns across digital ATL and social driving brand strategy and positioning managing budgets and fostering deep client relationships at a senior level.
• This role offers significant scope for both strategic thinking and creative influence. Youll be working together with our Strategy Director and Group Creative Director from brief to execution championing creative ideas.
• Build an open honest and trusting relationship with the client the account management team the creative department and all other agency partners.
• Manage the clients expectations by ensuring they are always kept in the loop in terms of work in progress recognising issues early and pre-empting them.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the organisational structure culture and politics of the clients business.
• Show ability to debate and negotiate constructively with clients to successfully advocate for the agencys recommendations or point of view.
• Make major strategic and creative presentations to the client demonstrating effective influence/persuasion skills through proven success at selling creative ideas.
• Able to lead a mixed-discipline agency team in developing and delivering the highest standard of creative.
• Support a wider team and champion their development ensuring they are getting regular access support and setting the best example.

What youll bring:

• Experience working as an Account Director within a creative agency.
• Be a great listener then able to move proactively and quickly.
• Experience leading clients not just reacting to briefs anticipating their needs and finding solutions.
• Have developed first-class creative solutions and campaigns preferably with digital credentials.
• Strong strategic experience i.e. writing briefs responding to queries and engaging with confidence during high-level client conversations.
• Seen as a clients business partner: proven track record of managing and developing client relationships at the most senior level.
• Ability to build strong agency inter-departmental relationships.
• Experience with some team management.
• Sound financial management skills.
• Demonstrate resilience confidence and tenacity.

Why Ogilvy

• Go global with Ogilvy:As part of a leading global network youll have access to exciting career pathways and opportunities around the world. Expand your horizons and connect with colleagues across the globe.
• Family & caregiver support: We offer a gender-neutral parental leave policy providing16 weeks of paid leaveto support all parents and caregivers throughout their journey. Were committed to helping you balance your career and family life.
• Unlock the power of AI:Get exclusive access to WPP Open our cutting-edge global AI platform and leverage the latest technology to enhance your work and drive innovation.
• Work in style at Barangaroo:Sydney-based employees enjoy our brand new state-of-the-art WPP campus in the heart of Barangaroo.
• Belong at Ogilvy:Were deeply committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace. Our Inclusivity & Impact Council SheCD WPP Unite and Reconciliation Action Plan programs are just some of the ways were creating a culture where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Invest in your growth:Were invested in your success. Youll receive a tailored personal development plan to help you achieve your goals along with dedicated support from your manager to guide your career journey. We leverage Culture Amp to facilitate meaningful career conversations and track your progress.
• Recharge & rejuvenate:Enjoy a range of additional leave benefits including your birthday off Summer Fridays and loyalty leave (an extra day for each year youre with us).
• Wellness your way:Take advantage of discounted rates with health and fitness providers plus access to yoga meditation and wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.
• Confidential support:We provide confidential counselling support through Telus EAP to help you navigate any personal or professional challenges.
• Recognising excellence:We celebrate your achievements and loyalty through our employee reward programs.
• Referral bonus:Bring your talented friends to Ogilvy and receive a bonus!
• Unlock exclusive savings:Access discounts and vouchers for major household brands through our benefits platform perkSPACE.

At Ogilvy we believe inclusivity is essential to our success. Were committed to building a workplace that embraces various perspectives experiences and backgrounds knowing that diverse teams drive more impactful work.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Mori people with disabilities diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds all ages genders sexual orientations gender identities and expressions nationalities and family structures.

We believe everyone thrives when they can be themselves. We provide equal opportunities and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued respected and empowered to reach their full potential.

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