Group Account Director Job at AKQA (Gothenburg)

Group Account Director

We’re seeking a strategic and ambitious Group Account Director with a creative m...

Location

Australia

Salary:

Not provided

Atomic 212º

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years in media, advertising, or integrated agency environments
Proven experience managing large, complex accounts—insurance or travel industry experience is a plus
Strong strategic planning skills across both traditional and digital channels
Exceptional client relationship and stakeholder management skills
Ability to effectively delegate tasks to deliver on deadlines and maximise productivity within the agency, as well as with stakeholders and media
Excellent presentation and communication skills – you confident, credible, and collaborative
Advanced knowledge of media planning and buying tools, with the ability to extract insights
Strong media buying/negotiation skills to maximise value delivered for clients
Excellent financial acumen and experience managing budgets, forecasts, and profitability
Excellent knowledge of the media landscape and the impact of changes to media consumption trends

Job Responsibility

Partner directly with leaders in the business to drive business growth
Use your excellent relationship management skills to build trusted and successful partnerships with clients, stakeholders, and media
Lead a small team across client service and media planning, helping to mentor and develop talent, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence
Manage team resourcing, workflow, and performance to ensure delivery against KPIs
Identify and pursue additional revenue opportunities across existing accounts
Financial Management – ensure accurate forecasting, invoicing, and financial reporting
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including Creative to deliver integrated, high-impact campaigns
Lead interagency collaboration and ensure seamless communication across stakeholders
Set the pace and direction for the client team, ensuring high-quality, on-brand delivery
Lead brainstorming sessions and inspire big ideas that push boundaries

What we offer

A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting Physical, Mindful and Financial wellbeing
A creative, lively and rewarding office environment
Publicis Liberté flexibility approach “working your way, with us!”
Access to our Global AI Platform, Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network
Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform Marcel Classes
A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program
A committed Diversity, Equality and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva! Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Ecologique committees
Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave (after 2 years of service)
Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year
Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks (based on tenure) paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap and Cub Care leave

Group Account Director - Experiential (XP) Marketing/Live Events

SoHo Experiential is seeking a seasoned Group Account Director to lead a dynamic...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

140000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Year

SoHo Experiential

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years Experiential Marketing and Live Events experience in agency client services role
Hands-on experience managing events from concept to activation
Experience leading teams, you will be responsible for managing 4+ direct reports to service the day-to-day business
Ability to oversee multiple brands and activations simultaneously
Entrepreneurial spirit, self-starter, strategic thinker, and proactive problem solver
Exceptional communication, organizational, and project management skills with a keen eye for detail
Remain calm under pressure when navigating competing priorities
Have strong written, verbal and public speaking skills
Strong budget management skills
Based in greater NYC region

Job Responsibility

Manage and groom an activation team that plans and executes experiential marketing programs and events for a variety of brands
Act as top-to-top event contact for clients and translate their vision into best-in-class Experiential programs
Collaborate with clients to develop a comprehensive planning workback timeline for all brand programs and events, and hold internal and external activation teams accountable for hitting key milestones
Serve as the strategic lead on the development and execution of all programs and events within scope (oversight of end-to-end process)
Oversight of budget development and ongoing management for brand programs plus events through final reconciliation
Assess resourcing for the team based on life cycle of events (i.e., planning, on-site execution, pre-production, and wrap up) to make informed requests for additional needs
Collaborate with key stakeholders to write and deliver post-event reports, providing informed insights and forward recommendations

What we offer

Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, and access to a suite of wellness programs
A generous PTO policy including company holidays, vacation days, wellness days
Opportunities to learn and grow while making an impact
A group of people who value each other as much as the work we create

Fulltime

Account Manager, Sales / Account Director, Sales

Provides total account management support for assigned property accounts. Execut...

Location

Thailand , Bangkok

Salary:

Not provided

Marriott Bonvoy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
2 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional area
OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major
no work experience required

Job Responsibility

Provides total account management support for assigned property accounts
Executes the overall account strategy for assigned accounts to generate and maximize business for the property
Partners with Sales and Marketing leadership, and the property Leadership team, to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to grow market share from assigned accounts
Develops strong partnerships with buyers for the purpose of penetrating and growing market share and driving sales for hotel
Focuses specifically on growing market share from transient and group revenue
Provides day-to-day supervision of Account Sales associates if required

Fulltime

Account Director - Client Projects

We’re looking for a driven and passionate Account Director to join our Branded C...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

LADbible Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong background in delivering complex and challenging projects, specifically across social video and static content
A thorough knowledge and understanding of core project management skills including the ability to brief teams, understand and create timelines, development of clear and concise presentations, and management of margin
A team leader with the ability to lead and nurture members of the team
Comfortable in building strong and constructive relationships with clients based on honesty and trust
Comfortable in fast-paced, creative environments with the ability to bring teams together to deliver the right solution
Strong written and verbal skills, providing presentation support to your line manager or broader team where necessary

Job Responsibility

Strategically plan and deliver branded content campaigns from beginning to end across a dedicated agency patch with the support of the Group Account Director
Lead upfront briefing meetings to inform delivery strategy with consideration of client, company and project needs
Partner closely with Client Solutions, Trafficking, Creative and the Client Projects teams in order to optimise day to day campaign process and workflow
Build strong client relationships through ongoing communication and updates surrounding campaign deliverables and managing of client expectations though a positive, solutions-focused attitude
Effectively manage resource concerns and schedules, whilst also supporting with interviews and reviews in conjunction with the Group Account Director
Accurately manage project finances, budgets, contracts and creating SOWs

Account Director, Client Projects

Expression of Interest for future Account Director roles within the Client Proje...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

LADbible Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong background in delivering complex and challenging projects, specifically across social video and static content
A thorough knowledge and understanding of core project management skills including the ability to brief teams, understand and create timelines, development of clear and concise presentations, and management of margin
A team leader with the ability to lead and nurture members of the team
Comfortable in building strong and constructive relationships with clients based on honesty and trust
Comfortable in fast-paced, creative environments with the ability to bring teams together to deliver the right solution
Strong written and verbal skills, providing presentation support to your line manager or broader team where necessary

Job Responsibility

Strategically plan and deliver branded content campaigns from beginning to end across a dedicated agency patch with the support of the Group Account Director
Lead upfront briefing meetings to inform delivery strategy with consideration of client, company and project needs
Partner closely with Client Solutions, Trafficking, Creative and the Client Projects teams in order to optimise day to day campaign process and workflow
Build strong client relationships through ongoing communication and updates surrounding campaign deliverables and managing of client expectations though a positive, solutions-focused attitude
Accurately manage project finances, budgets, contracts and creating SOWs

Head of Group Accounting & Reporting

Step in to lead our Group Accounting & Reporting team to deliver clear, timely f...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Reach plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
Significant experience in large companies (ideally complex, multi-entity group environments)
Experience of tax in a large corporate environment
Working knowledge of Navision (or similar consolidation/ERP systems)
Technically strong, qualified accountant who enjoys turning numbers into clear, actionable insight
Natural affinity with data and detail, with a high level of accuracy
Confident managing external relationships especially with external auditors
Passionate about continuous improvement, with a strong grasp of how finance supports the wider business
Advanced reporting skills across consolidated P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and supporting schedules
A collaborative leader and clear communicator who builds strong relationships

Job Responsibility

Own the month-end close and Group consolidation, producing concise packs across P&L, balance sheet, working capital, cash flow and capex
Take the lead on the Annual Report & Accounts financial statements, notes and all supporting schedules and be our go-to for technical accounting
Run a smooth external audit process and support the Director of Finance with well-crafted Audit Committee papers
Set clear reporting instructions and timetables, coordinating with finance and wider teams so submissions land on time
Oversee completion of all subsidiary statutory accounts and keep our accounting policies fully aligned to IFRS
Maintain strong controls and reconciliations over key accounts, including intercompany balances
Partner with our Finance Systems Manager to get the best from the Navision consolidation system and continuously improve how we report
Help simplify the corporate structure, including winding up dormant entities where appropriate
Work closely with the Head of Financial Compliance & Controls to strengthen processes and the overall control environment

What we offer

25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years
Scheme to help you buy extra holiday
An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer
Big moment day - an extra days paid leave for a moment that matters to you
Bonus scheme
Company pension contributions matched up to 6%
Healthcare cash plan
Car lease scheme
Wellbeing support including a 24/7 assistance programme
Access to lots of discounts

Fulltime

Account Director

Manages and provides dedicated account management support to a complex portfolio...

Location

India , Gurgaon

Salary:

Not provided

Marriott Bonvoy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of relevant sales and marketing experience
Relevant university or college qualification or degree
Total Account Management experience
Hospitality sales experience
English language, written and spoken
Local language, written and spoken
Knowledge of sales and marketing concepts including principles and methods
Understanding of revenue management concepts, processes and strategies
Basic computer skills
Mathematical reasoning

Job Responsibility

Manages and provides dedicated account management support to complex portfolio of national accounts
Builds and maintains business relationships with key buyers
Develops strong partnerships with buyers for market share growth
Executes overall account strategy for assigned national accounts
Develops and implements overall account strategy
Retains, expands and grows account revenue
Penetrates assigned accounts for group and transient business
Qualifies potential accounts and re-qualifies existing accounts
Collects and analyzes key customer business information
Maintains account information in SFA system

What we offer

Global team opportunities
Career growth and development
Equal opportunity employer
Diversity and inclusion environment

Fulltime

Account Director

Provides total account management support for assigned property accounts. Execut...

Location

Indonesia , Surabaya

Salary:

Not provided

Marriott Bonvoy

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with 2 years experience in sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional area
OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major with no work experience required

Job Responsibility

Develops and implements overall account strategy for assigned accounts
Retains, expands and grows account revenue of existing accounts
Penetrates assigned accounts for group and transient business
Identifies and solicits new accounts
Develops and implements strategic sales plans
Builds and strengthens accounts with existing and new customers
Understands overall market dynamics
Identifies emerging business opportunities and risks
Achieves account revenue and sales goals
Executes sales strategy to achieve property goals

What we offer

Equal opportunity employer
Valued and celebrated unique backgrounds
Non-discrimination policy
Global team environment
Career development opportunities

Fulltime

Group Account Director

AKQA

Location:
Sweden , Gothenburg

Category:
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Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

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