Description

Retail expert? Always wanted to work in Amsterdam? Passionate about sports? Would like to run a mini agency?

We're hiring a retail specialist Account Director for a global integrated agency.

This global integrated agency has offices throughout Europe and APAC regions. They help brands thrive in an omni-channel world by shaping and changing people's behaviour at pivotal moments along the purchase decision Journey. They have expertise in physical retail, ecommerce, experiential, branding & design and consultancy.

The Role

As an Account Director you will be running the Amsterdam office with a reporting line of 3, you will manage the agencies key client in the region, a giant sports retail brand.

The successful candidate would have a good understanding of retail and ideally have had some exposure to working on a sports retail account. The key role of the Account Director is to ensure the successful development and implementation of client campaigns, through effective, profitable teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a key player in strategic discussions
• Demonstrate a solid strategic and executional understanding of the client's business
• Understand the external influences and how the agency can add value to the client
• Proactively think ahead to seek solutions and opportunities to issues
• Develop and manage close working relationships with the client
• Ensure the effective interrogation of the brief
• Strive to maintain and constantly improve creative standards
• Work effectively with Project Management
• To maintain responsibility and accountability for the financial health of the client
• Generate and continually strive for organic growth of the client business and effectively cross sell capabilities
• Effectively manage a team and be a key motivator for all team members.

Is This You?

• 4-5 years agency experience
• Retail expertise with strong digital skills
• Have experience of developing comms ideas and best practise point of sale as well as activations (including digital application)
• Manage an Account Manager and their career development
• Work closely with the Project Manager and build strong relationships with production companies and suppliers
• Work closely with sister agencies and participating in cross agency meetings and discussions
• Understanding of the entire creative process from planning and strategy to production and implementation. Leading and managing the process
• Becoming a trusted client partner and building open and honest relationships with clients

Shortlisitng has begun, apply now to avoid disappointment.

• Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately due to the high number we receive we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful.
• We offer up to £250 in cash, vouchers, for any referrals who pass their probationary period, so if you know of anyone who might be interested please forward the link onto them.
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