AV Account Director

Havas Media Group Spain SAU; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing and communications company in London seeks an AV Account Director to join their thriving AV team. This role entails planning and delivering first-class campaigns across various market sectors while managing client relationships and a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will bring proven experience in Audio-Visual media, strong leadership abilities, and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ media agency experience required.
• Proven planning and buying experience in Audio-Visual media.
• Strong leadership and team development skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with clients.
• Overseeing the planning, buying, and delivery of campaigns.
• Managing and inspiring a team of AV Executives and an AV Manager.

Skills

Planning and buying in Audio-Visual media

Client relationship management

Leadership

Decision-making

Multitasking

Job description

time left to apply End Date: August 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id JR0085829

Agency : Havas Media

Job Description :

AV Account Director

Reporting To: AV Business Director

Office Location: Havas Village London, 3 Pancras Sq, London, N1C 4AG, U.K.

Hybrid

About Havas Media Network:

Havas is the only truly integrated marketing and communications company in the UK. Our mission is to make a meaningful difference to brands, businesses and people. Based in London’s Kings Cross, the group operates a unique ‘Village’ concept: 20 agencies – spanning disciplines including advertising, media, data and technology, social, digital, PR and sports and entertainment – all in one building, united under one leadership and with one P&L.

The Role

Following a number of new business wins in 2024 at Havas Media Network, we have created an additional Account Director Role within our talented and thriving AV team. As a key member of the Audio-Visual team, you will be responsible for planning and delivering first-class campaigns for clients across various market sectors, managing and inspiring a team of AV Executives and an AV Manager.

There are 8 AD-led teams within the department, and the right person will play a critical role in supporting Havas Group’s growth, focusing on goal and target delivery, as well as creating and delivering strategic thinking for clients.

We seek someone with proven experience and passion in planning and buying Audio-Visual media (TV, VOD, Cinema & Audio), with a strong profile within the media owner community. The individual must have excellent people skills and the ability to lead a team effectively.

The role reports to the AV Business Director.

Key Responsibilities

Exceptional client service & activation:

• Building and maintaining trusted relationships with clients
• Overseeing planning, buying, and delivery of campaigns, ensuring quality and budget adherence
• Creating client proposals based on evidence and rationale
• Managing team deliverables and deadlines
• Understanding clients’ businesses and contributing to their success
• Running weekly status meetings for visibility and control
• Acting as the ‘go to’ for day-to-day trading internally and externally
• Monitoring market dynamics and communicating relevant insights to clients
• Collaborating with digital activation, social, and programmatic teams for campaign effectiveness

Operational excellence & commercial management:

• Promoting operational excellence within the team
• Driving responsibility and accountability
• Ensuring high service levels
• Quality control of output and response to briefs
• Optimizing team performance through KPIs
• Ensuring accurate bookings, timesheets, expenses, and reconciliations
• Managing media owner relationships
• Flagging campaign variances timely
• Managing relationships with media auditors
• Encouraging creativity and award-winning work

People management:

• Supporting the Head of AV & BD in fostering a high-performing team culture
• Collaborating across Havas and supporting colleagues
• Encouraging ideas to improve client service
• Upholding professional conduct and respect
• Conducting reviews and setting objectives for team members
• Monitoring workload and team well-being
• Aligning team output with client and agency needs
• Representing Havas Group Media professionally

What we’re looking for

• Proven planning and buying experience in Audio-Visual media
• At least 5 years’ media agency experience
• Positive, collaborative attitude and decision-making skills
• Leadership experience and team development skills
• Resilient self-starter with multitasking abilities
• Attention to detail and focus on value optimization
• Understanding of AV audit processes
• Experience in new business and pitching (desirable)

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Contract Type : Permanent

Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to offering equal opportunities and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We welcome applicants regardless of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability, or other factors irrelevant to job performance.

time left to apply End Date: August 1, 2025 (14 days left to apply)

time left to apply End Date: August 29, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

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