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Our Senior Account Director (SAD) is a knowledgeable and trusted Client lead. Accountable for end-to-end project delivery, management of client and agency relationships, they lead a diverse and dynamic team to deliver. Responsible for operational discipline, delivery, resource optimisation and profitability management across Clients and projects. You are the key point person for the projects you are leading and are responsible for delivering on time, on specification and on budget. You possess problem-solving skills, have a passion for production, marketing and advertising and a desire to learn. Highly organised and accountable, you build trusting Client and team relationships, collaborate across multi-disciplined teams and draw on the expertise of Hogarth’s resources and capabilities. You are ensure we execute flawlessly.
Job Responsibility:
Accountable for end-to-end project delivery, management of client and agency relationships
Lead a diverse and dynamic team to deliver
Responsible for operational discipline, delivery, resource optimisation and profitability management across Clients and projects
Key point person for the projects you are leading and are responsible for delivering on time, on specification and on budget
Responsible for managing the day to day client relationship with a focus on Client delivery
Oversee the on-time delivery of projects and ensure the smooth delivery and swift resolution of issues
Key day-to-day Client delivery contact with clients, agencies and all associated Hogarth teams
Understanding of client’s needs to deliver high satisfaction levels and share feedback with wider team and escalate any delivery concerns
Act as the primary client contact for project delivery, structuring regular status and communications with clients, defining scope and approach, setting and managing expectations and deliverables and troubleshooting issues
Work with client brands and agencies to ensure a clear understanding of the production brief, deliverables and timeline for each project and relay those details to other members of the team
Accountable for ensuring all team members are aware of timelines and deliverables
Partner with Client Services, Production and Finance to ensure a smooth process, proper resource allocation and a superior result
Develop and maintain high levels of team effectiveness, trust, communication, collaboration, productivity, diversity, engagement
Demonstrate strong collaboration skills with internal agency teams and key external partners to ensure quality and adherence to production guidelines
Manage complex projects independently and with multicultural, cross-functional, remote teams from initiation through to completion
Work collaboratively with all partner agency teams and internal team member to facilitate the process of developing effective strategies and briefs that lead to great work
Understand and anticipate client needs, taking them into account when framing and making delivery decisions
Possess an understanding of project and client management techniques and bring process innovation to how we manage our engagements
Manage client objectives, budget, expectations, deliverables and timelines and communicate changes/direction to team members
Keep projects on track through clear team status, task lists, timing schedules, risk register, trackers, status and contact reports
Participate actively and knowledgably articulate status internally and during client interactions
Leverage our on-site, onshore, offshore network to deliver great work in the most efficient and effective way
Identify improvements to existing workflow and processes
Identify potential project risks and develop contingency plans and if needed, escalate to Production Lead
Review team structure and resources, as well as team performance on an ongoing basis to ensure client is serviced appropriately
Ensure the highest quality is always delivered to clients
Create a culture of fresh-thinking, collaboration, respect, equality, diversity and inclusion, with a focus on learning, development and growth
Contribute to Hogarth’s culture by exhibiting ownership, professionalism, passion and leading by example
Take ownership and find solutions, whilst supporting the wider team by removing any barriers to success
Retain the best talent
Demonstrate strong commercial abilities and business and financial acumen
Own project budgets and tracking of all ongoing costs throughout project lifecycle, reconcile estimates to actuals on all projects, and resolution of budget discrepancies between disciplines, vendors and clients
Manage POs, financial reporting, tracking, billing against all project budgets
Manage financial aspects of assigned accounts including development of SOW and change orders, estimates, profitability analysis, and utilization, working with Finance where appropriate
Responsible for monthly billing and tracking of all production budgets
Ensure a thorough understanding of commercial arrangements and SLA’s and ensure specific details are understood by the broader team
Protect margins
Proactively seek and identify new revenue opportunities across your clients
Requirements:
Project / Client management related experience within an interactive or integrated agency
Good understanding of marketing and production implementation processes across all key channels, including digital, video, content, social etc
Good understanding of production and the creative development process, content production, technology, quality assurance testing and marketing methodologies
Ability to manage complex projects with varying components, demonstrating ability to deliver on time and on budget
Experience of building solid client relationships
A professional, calm, approachable demeanour, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic highly matrixed agency environment
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and relationships cross functionally
An appreciation for how great work gets done and a commitment to ensuring flawless execution and delivery
Proven ability to collaborate with dynamic cross-functional teams to deliver on projects
Demonstrates an ability to solve problems with the solution that works for all stakeholders without compromising the quality of the deliverables or the project
Must be commercially astute able to build scopes, create budgets and track profitability
Proven negotiation skills
Strong client relationship skills including presenting to clients and the ability to think on your feet
Strong written/oral communication skills
Experience of working with offshore teams is a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
10-12 years of experience in account leadership, ideally in a production agency
Prior agency experience managing international/regional clients in multiple markets with a diverse set of stakeholders is desired
Bahasa ID native speaker
fluent written and spoken English is a must
other languages desirable
Nice to have:
Experience of working with offshore teams is a plus