Strategic Group Account Director — Hybrid in Melbourne

Praytell Strategy, Inc.; Melbourne; Ibrido; AUD 150.000 - 220.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work model (Cremorne/Melbourne)

Global exposure and collaboration

20 days annual leave + holidays

Parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Descrizione del lavoro

Praytell is seeking a Group Account Director in Melbourne for a full-time fixed-term contract ending 29 February 2028. The role requires in-office presence three days per week and leadership across high-value client accounts.

You will lead strategy, mentor PR professionals, build client partnerships, and drive growth while ensuring profitability and strong media engagement across Australia.

Competenze

• 10+ years in an integrated agency or communications environment.
• Proven track record of developing and executing integrated PR campaigns that drive results.
• Experience leading a team, managing major accounts, and driving business growth.
• Strong industry relationships and a history of successful new business development.
• Expertise in navigating the Australian media landscape, stakeholder relations, and crisis communications.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and ensuring account profitability.

Mansioni

• Lead the strategic direction and execution of multiple high-value client accounts, ensuring outstanding service and measurable results.
• Oversee and mentor a team of PR and communications professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and seamless delivery.
• Act as the senior client partner, providing strategic counsel and proactively identifying opportunities.
• Drive business growth by securing new opportunities within existing accounts and developing new relationships.
• Champion innovative, earned-first creative thinking and integrated campaigns.
• Oversee account profitability, budgets and resource allocation for efficiency.

Conoscenze

Integrated agency experience

Team leadership

New business development

Media relations

Crisis communications

Budgeting & forecasting

Descrizione del lavoro

Praytell is seeking a Group Account Director in Melbourne for a full-time fixed-term contract ending 29 February 2028. The role requires in-office presence three days per week and leadership across high-value client accounts.

You will lead strategy, mentor PR professionals, build client partnerships, and drive growth while ensuring profitability and strong media engagement across Australia.