Responsibilities

• developing innovative, forward-thinking tactical and strategic solutions that support the delivery of client’s campaign goals, inclusive of but not limited to Sampling & Experiential.
• As an Account Director, you will also be responsible for the successful delivery of campaigns by coordinating the resources needed to service the projects, building operational plans, and managing the expectations of the client.
• You will be a mentor to Campaign Managers within the team and will work very closely with internal departments at N2O (creative, finance, talent, production) so you will need exceptional stakeholder management experience.
• The role will be based at our Maidenhead office with hybrid working opportunities and requirement for travel to client sites
• Partner with customers at a senior level to understand their business needs and objectives.
• Act as key point of contact to oversee the delivery of client work.
• Work with internal teams to develop best-in-class campaigns, reviewing and assessing to ensure the very highest quality of output from the team.
• Manage reporting and analysis of campaigns and agency performance for client and internal review.
• Look for opportunities to promote the expansion of our business with existing clients.
• Own and deliver on commercial targets for the account; providing financial leadership to members of the Campaign Management team.

Requirements

• A degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject, and/or
• The last 4 years in a managerial position within a similar agency environment working with reputable FMCG / retail/food/health & beauty brands
• Experience in a similar client-relationship management role with the ability to carefully manage expectations and build strategic working relationships
• Exceptional client services experience and a proven track record in developing business growth in a fast-paced environment
• Strong financial acumen to manage budgets and control expenditure and P&L
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise conflicting deadlines and work across multiple fast-moving projects with multiple clients
• Good understanding of managing integrated campaigns involving design, production, logistics, print, staffing and events
• Comprehensive project and time management skills with high level of attention to detail. demonstrated in developing large-scale campaigns
• A natural leader with inspiring people management skills; able to hire, and supervise campaign staff and ensure that individual performance goals are achieve
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to role model excellent client report writing skills or campaign briefs and give guidance to team members in doing the same.
• Flexible to work some weekends and occasionally work unsocial hours.
• Flexible to travel nationwide for campaign events.
• Hold a full UK driving license and own a vehicle.

Preferred

• A degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject, and/or
• The last 4 years in a managerial position within a similar agency environment working with reputable FMCG / retail/food/health & beauty brands
• Experience in a similar client-relationship management role with the ability to carefully manage expectations and build strategic working relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to role model excellent client report writing skills or campaign briefs and give guidance to team members in doing the same.
• Flexible to work some weekends and occasionally work unsocial hours.
• Flexible to travel nationwide for campaign events.
• Hold a full UK driving license and own a vehicle.

Benefits

• Hybrid working opportunities
• 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising each year (capped at 30 plus opportunity to buy / sell holiday scheme)
• Life assurance - to support the financial security of your loved ones
• Day one access to Digital GP service 24/7 - we know getting hold of a GP can sometimes be difficult (plus free private medical healthcare after 2 years' service)
• Retail discounts scheme - save money on lots of everyday high street, online purchases as well as treats and experiences
• Employee Assist Programme 24/7 - support when you need it on a range of practical, financial, health and legal issues
• Our head office location has multiple perks including an onsite gym, free breakfasts, free carparking and onsite café
• Regular company socials from BBQs to festive celebrations
• Quarterly and annual recognition award schemes
• Salary sacrifice scheme to help with your commute costs whether you travel by car or bicycle