We are partnering with a leading European Brand and Creative hub, dedicated to delivering exceptional Brand Strategy, Design, Advertising, Promotions, and Broadcast Creative across multiple markets. This dynamic organization thrives on driving excellence in creative output and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. As an Aquent talent, you will be a vital part of this innovative team, contributing to impactful projects that shape the brand's presence and engage audiences across various regions.

Make a Transformative Impact as an Account Director!

Are you a passionate and experienced Account Director ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping compelling marketing campaigns? This is an incredible opportunity to lead integrated campaigns from concept to execution, directly influencing brand strategy and creative excellence across key business areas. You'll be at the heart of delivering world-class creative, collaborating with diverse teams, and driving significant business outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and are eager to make a tangible difference, we want to hear from you!

This is a short-term, initial 2-months hybrid contract, offering up to £380/day, via Umbrella. There is the possibility for extension up to the end of the year for the right professional. This role is open for a limited time. Next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates ASAP.

What You'll Do:

* Collaborate closely with the Creative Director to lead project teams encompassing creative, production, and strategy, ensuring the delivery of highly effective advertising campaigns.

* Guarantee the timely receipt of clear client briefs, meticulously crafted to guide creative and production teams.

* Take ownership of contact reports and project updates, disseminating information effectively to both internal and external stakeholders to drive project progression.

* Champion cross-departmental collaboration to develop fully integrated, through-the-line creative campaigns.

* Partner with commercial operations and production teams for proactive activity planning, managing and escalating any shifting project timelines as necessary.

* Ensure all creative work receives necessary stakeholder approval at every stage of development.

* Oversee the fiscal control and rigor of projects, collaborating with production to maintain efficient and accurate budgeting, tracking, and reporting.

* Proactively identify and anticipate risks and issues, recommending solutions throughout the strategic, creative, and production development processes.

* Translate complex creative and business concepts into clear, concise narratives, presenting them effectively to senior leadership to achieve business objectives.

* Present confidently, manage feedback constructively, and negotiate pragmatically to secure clear and consolidated input.

* Cultivate strong relationships with Marketing, media agencies, and other partners across multiple regions to foster optimal, unified creative output for all briefs.

What You'll Bring:

* A fundamental understanding of through-the-line (TTL) advertising creative and branding.

* A minimum of 5 years of Account Management experience, specifically leading large, complex, fully integrated campaigns, especially within sports.

*A strong background within an agency environment.

* A strong track record of success within high-performing teams in agile and fast-paced environments across multiple territories.

* Excellent commercial acumen and proven experience managing projects within budget and on schedule.

* A thorough understanding of creative development and delivery timelines, with the ability to manage internal teams to deliver on time and to required standards.

* Exceptional skills in building and maintaining relationships at a senior level (e.g., Head of Department), with evidence of achieving successful outcomes through these relationships.

* Proven ability to lead creative processes, keeping creative teams on track during development with excellent judgment.

* The capacity to present clear creative and business narratives concisely and confidently to senior stakeholders, including Heads of Department and Marketing Directors.

* A track record of successfully aligning complex stakeholder groups to achieve common goals and deliver intricate projects.

* Passion for the power of creativity to solve business problems, with the ability to provide strategic input on briefs and add value during the creative development process.

* Experience working across a broad range of creative disciplines and an understanding of how to foster collaboration among different creative functions for superior output.

* The ability to maintain a high-level, customer-focused, strategic outlook while also diving into detail when an issue demands it.

* A collaborative working style characterized by a pragmatic, proactive, and positive approach to creative problem-solving.

Client Description:

Our Client is a giant media and entertainment company, with over 24 million customers in Europe. They’re keen on keeping people connected, and their upcoming media investments are expected to bring billions of pounds and over 2000 jobs to the UK creative sector. Beyond business, they’re taking big strides in diversity and sustainability with ambitious public goals in both - including 20% BAME representation by 2025, and carbon neutrality by 2030.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.