Account Director

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Overview

We are looking for a talented and driven Account Director to join our UK agency. April Six is an award winning B2B agency that specialises in Tech and has been ranked in the top 20 B2B global and fastest growing agencies over the last year. We have over 125 team members in 3 continents, the right candidate will enjoy excellent career opportunities and become part of an exceptional team delivering best-in-class marketing on a global scale.

April Six is a global marketing agency working with some of the world's most innovative technology brands. With offices in London, San Francisco and Singapore, we specialise in delivering exceptional strategic marketing and results-driven programs that cross media and regional barriers.

The MISSION Group Plc.is The Brand Performance Group. And, as part of the the Mission Group Plc, April Six has access to capabilities and services not typically found in specialist tech agencies, meaning our talented staff are not only able to gain an unusual depth and breadth of experience, but are also able to offer innovative and often unexpected and creative solutions to our Client briefs, driving highly valued and long-terms partnerships.

Role

Purpose of Role

To spearhead a team looking after two-three accounts. You'll be an exceptional communicator, with proven track record of growing accounts. You will have a deep understanding of the need for an Account Director to be a trusted advisor to Client, understanding their business, market and drivers.

As an experienced people manager, you will have a relentless desire for developing a high performing team who deliver excellence, on brief, on budget and on time. You will have excellent communication skills, a forensic attention to detail and be able to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the financial growth of your account(s) including proactively identifying new business opportunities within them
• Ensure delivery against clients' budgets, whilst maintaining margin for the agency, managing forecasting process, negotiating fees and managing invoicing
• Own development of Account Plans for your clients
• Deliver creative and service excellence for your clients
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the client's business and the sector in which they operate
• Lead and direct the strategic development of your account(s)
• Manage your team and other resources within the agency to achieve the highest level of client service
• Maintain and develop extensive knowledge of all aspects of marketing including new channels, trends, strategies and technologies/tools

Essential skills and attributes

• Experience working within a fully integrated B2B marketing agency
• Experience in planning & selling (Pan-European) marketing communication strategies
• Experience of managing a team
• Highly experienced at presenting ideas
• Experience of working with technology clients
• Think strategically and communicate these thoughts succinctly, taking a long-term view, weighing up pros and cons
• Good creative judgment
• Well organised with the ability to multi task and 'pool' resources to get the job done
• Able to manage budgets and forecast effectively - maintaining margins
• Confident and positive attitude

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And in return?

We thought you might ask that... well, it just so happens we have a pretty good answer for you. Apart from working with a cracking bunch of nice people, we have a number of initiatives to help nurture our talent as well as some nice perks to make life a little easier.

• Room to Grow appraisal system with individualised growth objectives and real time feedback
• Professional development plan - we look to support skills growth with internal support and coaching, alongside online and in-person training and development opportunities
• 28 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Health care cash back scheme (giving you money back for health-related fees such as dental appointments, contact lenses, prescriptions or physio)
• 24 hour GP phone or video consultations and a 24-hour helpline offering counselling and supportive information
• An hour every week to have a "Moment that matters for you" - to relax, exercise or pursue something that's important to you
• A special gift every year on your work anniversary to say thank you for being a part of our team
• Lunch on the company once a month
• Electric car leasing scheme
• Refer A Friend scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

Is that it?

Pretty much. Check out Aprilsix.com and if you think this exciting opportunity is a good fit for you, then we'd love to hear from you! Please apply through the link.