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Account Director


Company : Howatson Company


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2025-06-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Howatson+Company is an advertising agency thats committed to expressing creativity in all its forms to positively influence people and culture.Put simply, we care fiercely. For the people who work here. For the brands we work on. And for the community we live in. Thats why we overinvest in training, generosity and pausing to recognise excellence and effort in our people.Its also why were 100% carbon neutral.What''s My Job?You''re a Business Director in the Business Management team. You''re helping clients navigate their brand journey, supporting both their creative direction and their business strategy.Reporting to the Client Partner, you sit at the intersection between strategic vision and creative execution, building client relationships and working in a dynamic team to deliver high quality results.You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that all work is executed to the highest standard and exceed client expectations.A Day in the Life:You treat your clients'' businesses like they are your own.You participate in client discussions, offering thoughtful guidance that helps them navigate the constantly evolving landscape.You keep an eye on the big picture, managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables, but also dive deep when the details matter most.You work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including creative, tech, design, and production to ensure smooth project execution.You contribute to innovation initiatives, whether it''s incorporating AI into processes or supporting creative collaborations that make an impact.You thrive in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines, always keeping projects on track while ensuring high quality work that meets client needs.You see the work you have produced out in the world - whether it be on a TV commercial or OOH billboard - "Hey! I made that!" is what you say, when you are explaining your job to your family and friends.How will we know that you are the one?You have experience managing projects or clients in an advertising environment. You know how to work with; traffic, design, creative, strategy, media, PR/Influence, technology and production teams... not just work with them, but excel in working with them.You have a good understanding of your clients'' businesses, needs and strategy. You''re proactive in identifying client needs and helping to address them.You thrive working within cross-functional teams, collaborating effectively and gaining trust and with those around you.You balance client needs with team goals, focusing on building strong relationships and contributing to measurable growth.You''re comfortable with innovative technologies and understand how they enhance creativity while maintaining realistic production timelines.You communicate clearly and confidently, whether sharing feedback with the team or presenting ideas to clients.You''re experienced in leading large scale accounts, rolling out production shoots, and heading up projects that move fast and are constantly evolving.Other things that will make you excel in this role:5-7+ years experience managing client relationships across teams within the advertising industry.Bachelor''s degree in Advertising, Marketing, or a related field.Strong strategic thinking and communication skills.Ability to understand both technical capabilities and creative execution.Attention to detail that is second to none.Commercial awareness with developing business acumen.Who are Howatson + Company?Howatson + Company are a fully integrated creative agency that believe in the power of influence.We believe that the magic comes from the +.The intersection of diverse people, culture and capabilities, that create solutions that drive business outcomes for our clients and leave the world a better place.We care fiercely about the people we work with, the brands we work on and the world we live in.We have several key values:We act without judgement or preconceptions.Diversity creates breakthroughWe embrace challenges and different points of view.Collaboration is the only wayThe intersection of our specialisms creates our magic.Creativity is our weaponWe believe creativity can solve problems, create things people love and change the world for good.We can only afford to be distinctiveNo house style, we express creativity in all its forms.Never walk aloneWe bring everyone on the journey and its everyones job to contribute.Values cost somethingSome of our most recent accoladesContagious Pioneers - Best and Bravest 2024Cannes Global Independent Agency of the Year - Good 2023, #1 Independent Agency Australia 2024Adnews Creative, Independent, Employer and Agency of the Year 2024Mumbrella Creative, Independent and Emerging Agency of the Year 2023B&T Independent Agency of the Year 2023Andys Global Independent Agency of the Year 2023Spikes Grand Prix, Independent Agency of the Year 2023LBB APAC Creative Agency of the Year 2022D&AD Global Independent Agency of the Year 2022LIA Grand Prix 2022, Independent Agency of The Year AU/NZ 2022Howatson+Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We invite anyone to apply. 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