Group Account Director (12 month FTC) (div/f/m)

Dept; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dept is seeking a Group Account Director to lead strategic CRM and advertising initiatives for eBay within our Personalised Content team in Berlin. The role emphasizes innovative solutions that drive engagement and revenue while fostering a dynamic team environment. Ideal candidates will possess extensive agency experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage complex client campaigns.

Leistungen

Flexible hybrid working policy

Company pension scheme

Subsidies for public transport and bike lease

Health contributions through OpenUp platform

Exclusive access to health products

Team social events

Training and development opportunities

Global charity involvement

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in an agency environment managing clients.
• Track record of managing large teams.
• Experience with CRM campaigns and complex projects.

Aufgaben

• Lead CRM and advertising workstreams for eBay.
• Manage a team to ensure high-quality digital content.
• Develop annual strategies with senior clients.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Client Management

Jobbeschreibung

Group Account Director (12 month FTC) (div/f/m)

Berlin

Please submit your application in English.

This role is part of our Personalised Content team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients!

JOB PURPOSE

The Group Account Director will lead the CRM/Onsite and Advertising workstreams for eBay, overseeing strategy development and execution across these key areas. This role requires a blend of account management and strategic planning, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions that drive revenue and engagement. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensuring high standards of work and fostering a proactive and energized team culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute annual strategies in partnership with senior clients.
• Oversee teams to create compelling digital content and advertising campaigns.
• Lead, motivate, and inspire your team to achieve excellence.
• Manage contract negotiations and oversee commercial agreements.
• Deliver and track profitable growth for clients.
• Ensure constant innovation across all deliverables, including content, technology, media, and data.
• Contribute to the creative process with strategic insights and ideas.
• Oversee budget management for campaigns and ongoing activities.
• Manage relationships with platforms and partners.
• Present work internally and externally, ensuring clarity and impact.
• Complete work to deadline, often under pressure.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Extensive experience in roles servicing clients in an agency environment.
• Proven track record in managing large client and agency teams.
• Experience with complex campaigns, including paid social and CRM.
• Confident with both brand and conversion/direct-response campaigns.
• Strong leadership skills, able to create a proactive and energized team culture.
• Experience working directly with director and C-level clients on strategy development.
• Excellent project management skills, with a focus on efficiency and innovation.
• Brilliant written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to react quickly within a fast-paced environment.

WE OFFER

• Flexible hybrid working policy (2 days at the office, depending on location);
• Company pension scheme.
• Lease bike options / JobRad and 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform.
• €30 per month - You can use the flexible package for digital food stamps and/or fitness providers/sport clubs/massage studios, internet costs, and/ or public transport.
• Future Bens - Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals.
• Social events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

WHO ARE WE?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our effortshere .

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