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At AKQA we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design innovative brand campaigns, adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients. The AKQA Client Service team serves as a trusted and respected partner to our clients. As the little details are the detail, the AKQA Client Services team show industry leading professionalism at every touch, meeting, call, or message. We partner with our clients to create a better future, through world-leading work, constant innovation and care. A champion for excellence and enduring client relationships, the Group Account Director at AKQA is a highly organised and credible leader. The role will nurture and build client relationships founded on shared values and aspirations. Motivated by work that makes a meaningful and sustained impact, the Group Account Director has a passion for our client’s business, industry best practice and what’s next. As a Group Account Director at AKQA you will be responsible for managing senior level client relationships, revenue and growth, client planning, and monitoring quality of work for a portfolio of brands. You will partner with leads and management to create a work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and be responsible for fostering effective teamwork, establishing quality of standards and providing thought leadership all in service of driving results and positive change.
Job Responsibility:
Build, maintain and grow strong relationships with key clients
Lead, coach and inspire a multidisciplinary team
Drive commercial success by managing budgets, accurate forecasting, ensuring profitability
Contribute to the development and execution of client work
Have a thorough understanding of project scoping, production across mediums and execution
Requirements:
Proven hands-on leader with experience in professional services, brand management, strategic consulting or business development
Ability to forecast, plan and track overall portfolio commercials and budgets
Proven track record of bringing strategic and creative thinking together to create real world projects
Stay ahead of industry trends and possess a deep understanding of emerging technologies
Demonstrate a keen sense of aesthetics and design excellence
Lead by example with a humble yet persuasive attitude, inspiring teams to excel
High emotional intellect with experience in growth and mentoring teams
Comfortable getting into the details, ensuring a deep understanding of project requirements
Proficient in tools such as Keynote, Figma, and generative AI tools
Understanding of creative services, marketing and/or product experiences