Account Director | BMB

Were looking for an Account Director to join BMB agency part of the wider Cheil network: BMB

Were a mid-sized creative agency of around 50 humans lean and flat-structured. Alongside the expected ATL capabilities we know a thing or two about influencer and social content and have an in-house production team who are very lovely people.

At BMB we have a mantra The most human brands win. Its how we approach everything we do we believe that the brands winning in their categories are showing up with a deeper respect and understanding of their customers. They bring human qualities to the way they behave - with humour with empathy with understanding. We also like to work in a similar way having a deep respect for our clients and their business believing that by digging deeper and leaping further we too can win.

Though were a part of the Cheil family we think and act like an independent agency and want people with an entrepreneurial spirit who can help add more energy to our vibrant team.

The Role:

Were looking for an exceptionalAccount Director to lead our flagship FMCG account spanning broadcast TV radio OOH and an expanding organic social presence.

This is a pivotal role for someone with creative ambition commercial acumen and a sharp strategic mindset. Youll be responsible for driving the account forward identifying growth opportunities and nurturing strong client relationships that deliver outstanding creative work and tangible business impact.

Were after a natural leader with exceptional stakeholder management skills and an entrepreneurial spirit. Someone who thrives on collaboration creativity and challenge.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role inshaping the future of a nimble agency with an independent feel.

Client relationships:

• Develop maintain and extend client relationships. Become your clients partner especially mid-weight clients in an organisation.
• Develop a deep understanding of the clients business. Understand their pressures products goals and motivations both on a project and business level
• Manage client expectations in relation to project objectives timelines and budgets. Be upfront clear and honest at all times.

Excellence in project management:

• Being the day-to-day lead on your specific projects the clients first port of call
• Interpreting questioning and challenging (where necessary) client briefs
• Overseeing project timelines working with a PM and/or AM
• Ensuring client feedback is clear and understood
• Using healthy paranoia to ensure work is always correct and without error
• Driving quality control across the board to ensure the work is on brand
• Great attention to detail understanding of social digital CRM and video production process
• Escalating to senior management when required and an understanding of what good upward management looks like. When to involve and when to sort independently.

Financial Management:

• Ensure all projects are thoroughly costed against budget and communicated to the client
• Maintain a close eye on overburn
• Managing project estimates client POs all the way to reconciliation.
• Be a good mentor for the account manager on the business.

Agency and partner relationships:

• Build strong working relationships with creative planning and the wider account team
• Help to drive the culture of the agency become integral to its identity and a cheerleader to the outside world

Skills and attitude:

• Proactive never waiting for opportunities always hunting them down and enjoys working at pace
• Inquisitive always questioning
• Taking pride in delivering the absolute best work we can as an agency
• A restless interest in the industry. Whos doing great work Whats the latest innovation How can this benefit BMB and our clients

Required Experience:

Director