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This is a Account Director role with Ogilvy Australia based in Melbourne, VIC, AU Ogilvy Australia Role Seniority - senior More about the Account Director role at Ogilvy Australia Business Unit: Ogilvy Advertising Location: Melbourne 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 Were looking for an Account Director to manage various projects, spanning brand through to digital, all connecting back to solving business challenges. This role will see you get to know your clients business inside out and be seen as a trusted advisor, and lead operational aspects for your clients. We are looking for someone who can partner closely with our strategic and creative leads and collaborate on how to solve briefs and business challenges. We are looking for someone ambitious to get stuck in and help us continue to unlock opportunities for growth with clients. You will also be responsible for helping to manage and mentor other team members, lifting the team around them, supporting through workloads, representing the account back to the agency, and championing the great work that is being built. What you''ll do 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 you''ll bring 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. Previous experience with an advertising/creative or integrated agency is preferred. Why Ogilvy? A hybrid working environment to make sure work is working for you. A tailored personal development plan to help you identify and achieve your goals, and a dedicated manager to support your career and personal development. Additional time off includes your birthday, summer Fridays, and loyalty leave. We offer discounted rates with health insurance and fitness providers so that you can feel your best. Yoga, meditation, and well-being programs will also help keep your mind in shape. Confidential counselling support if your personal or professional life throws you a curveball. There are reward programs to acknowledge achievement and loyalty. Well give you a bonus for bringing other talented people into the business. Access to discounts and vouchers for big household name brands via our benefits platform, perkSPACE. Our Accolades Cannes Lions 2024: Network of the Year Clio Awards 2023/24: Network of the Year Australian Business Awards 2024: Employer of Choice (6 years in a row) D&AD 2024: Network of the Year LIA 2023: Global Network of the Year APAC Effies 2024: Agency of the Year APAC Effies 2023: Most Effective Australian Agency Network Adweek 2023: Global Agency of the Year Campaign Asia 2022: Creative Agency of the Year Campaign Asia 2022: Digital Agency of the Year LIA 2022: AUNZ Regional Agency of the Year "When people are having fun, they produce better work David Ogilvy, Founder. Please note: All applicants must have valid Australian/New Zealand working rights. Ogilvy is an inclusive opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and welcoming workplace. We encourage people of all backgrounds, orientations, identities and more to apply. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, youll be learning new things all the time and the Ogilvy Australia team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don''t meet 100% of whats outlined Key Responsibilities Building relationships Managing client expectations Leading agency teams Key Strengths Client relationship management Strategic thinking Team leadership Creative problem solving Financial management Negotiation skills Why Ogilvy Australia is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career thats right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Ogilvy Australia not with Hatch.