Account Director (m/f/d)

STAN STUDIOS GmbH & Co. KG; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global creative agency in Stuttgart is seeking a professional with a degree in Communications or Marketing to lead strategic planning and develop international accounts. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in the agency industry, proven success with international clients, and strong communication skills. This role involves supporting business growth initiatives and leading interdisciplinary teams. Flexible working hours and the possibility of home office are offered.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Two days of home office per week

Individual talent support

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the agency industry.
• Proven experience managing international clients and global campaigns.
• Deep understanding of communication strategy and concept development.

Aufgaben

• Lead strategic planning and continuous development of accounts.
• Support Chief Strategy Officer on business development initiatives.
• Participate in high-level business development conversations.

Kenntnisse

Project organization

Client leadership

Communication strategy

Presentation skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

Strategic planning, leadership, and continuous development of international accounts and cross-market initiatives

Full budget responsibility for your accounts, including accurate cost forecasting, profitability tracking, and active margin/scope management

Acting as a senior sparring partner for clients and internal teams – translating cultural, community, and audience-related insights into clear recommendations, roadmaps, and decisions

Leading and developing interdisciplinary teams; setting priorities, giving feedback, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative, idea-driven culture

Confident, proactive communication with project teams and clients on senior/C-level

International Growth & Business Development

Supporting the Chief Strategy Officer on international growth initiatives and business development strategy

Preparing pitch decks, creative concepts, credentials, proposals, and budget offers for new and existing clients

Participating in (and occasionally leading) high-level business development conversations with global partners, brands, and institutions

Conducting research and gathering insights to inform strategic opportunities across markets such as Europe, the Middle East, India, and North America

Supporting the development of new products, formats, and partnerships across STAN’s global portfolio

Maintaining a high standard of communication and presentation across all business development materials

Events & Production (Bonus)

Advantage: experience producing events, activations, workshops, or cultural programming

Supporting the CSO and creative teams in shaping event formats, run-of-show planning, and execution (as relevant)

Travel & Representation

Client-facing presence with readiness to travel internationally for meetings, pitches, workshops, and events

Representing STAN with professionalism, cultural intelligence, and strategic clarity

Your profile

Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification

Minimum of 6 years of experience in the agency industry, ideally with a focus on social media, campaigning, or integrated communications

Proven experience managing international clients and global campaigns

Strong track record in project organization, client leadership, cost estimation, and controlling

Deep understanding of communication strategy and concept development, with the ability to analyze social media trends and insights to optimize campaigns and content strategies

Experienced in integrating social media activities into overarching marketing and communication strategies, including defining and evaluating KPIs

Extensive experience in team coordination and leadership across complex, interdisciplinary setups

Entrepreneurial mindset: able to prioritize, negotiate, and make decisions – hands-on and solution-oriented

Strong communication and presentation skills with an international mindset

Language & Location

Fluency in English is required (German, French, or Danish is a plus)

Based ideally in Stuttgart, Copenhagen, or Paris

Why us?

Working with global clients in the premium and luxury segment

Creative environment for your professional and personal development

Individual and close talent support tailored to your personal goals

Flexible working hours and two days of home office per week (if not remote)

We are The Fandom Agency. STAN develops innovative in-the-now content, translating the latest social and tech trends into superb communication strategies for renowned clients – defining contemporary aesthetics.