Group Account Director

Havas; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advertising agency is seeking a Group Account Director to build long-lasting client partnerships within the healthcare sector. The successful candidate will leverage their experience in managing large teams and global campaigns, while utilizing Generative AI tools. The role requires a strategic thinker capable of identifying growth opportunities and inspiring teams. This position offers a hybrid working model based in Manchester, along with comprehensive benefits including generous leave and professional development programs.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

28 days annual leave

Volunteer days

Wellbeing programme

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced Group Account Director with a background in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Proven track record of managing large teams across multiple brands.
• Experience with global campaigns and clients.

Responsibilities

• Build effective, long-lasting client relationships.
• Lead accounts to position the agency as the strategic partner.
• Utilize knowledge to foresee and proactively solve problems.
• Empower the team and maintain overall responsibility for their work.
• Develop team's capabilities in customer service and account management.

Skills

Healthcare / pharmaceutical experience

Team management

Global campaigns experience

Generative AI tools proficiency

Job description

Agency : Havas Lynx

Job Description :

Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector

At Havas Lynx a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications we combine unmatched creativity extensive expertise and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising.

Committed to driving meaningful changea change built on a foundation of rich experience inspired by innovation and confirmed through our proven track recordwe work in close partnership with healthcare professionals patients carers and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of todays healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting‑edge creativity and digital innovation crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve peoples lives.

Were a team of over 400 people in Manchester and London with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever‑evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist Instagram Facebook LinkedIn and Twitter.

Everything this company achievesevery life it saves every penny it makes every policy it changes every award it winsis down to everyone who works here.

Please note that this role is based in Manchester and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Summary of our role

As a Group Account Director at Havas Lynx you will be proven at establishing and nurturing effective long‑lasting client partnerships. You will ensure that our clients receive the highest individual attention based on a thorough understanding of their business and personal drivers.

Your strategic nous and critical thinking will mean that you can readily identify opportunities within your existing accounts and beyond resulting in exceptional creative campaigns with demonstrable impact. As a natural leader you will lead and inspire your team to deliver an efficient effective and profitable service; whilst creating space for their personal growth and development

What you can expect to be doing :

• As a key client partner you will be responsible for building effective long‑lasting relationships. Leading your accounts to position Havas Lynx as the clients strategic partner as well as using your well‑established network to develop broader business opportunities
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the clients business and the industry in which they operate equipping the wider Client Services Team with this knowledge
• Utilise your knowledge and draw on your experience to foresee and solve problems proactively - appreciating when it is appropriate escape matters to the Client Services Director (CSD)
• As a key client partner you will be responsible for building effective long‑lasting relationships. Leading your accounts to position Havas Lynx as the clients strategic partner as well as using your well‑established network to develop broader business opportunities
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the clients business and the industry in which they operate equipping the wider Client Services Team with this knowledge
• Utilise your knowledge and draw on your experience to foresee and solve problems proactively - appreciating when it is appropriate escape matters to the Client Services Director (CSD)
• Empower the team delegating clearly and effectively whilst maintaining overall responsibility for the work that they produce
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Havas Lynx credentials and be able to confidently explain the agencys portfolio of services to clients to grow accounts and bring in new business
• Develop your teams capability in all areas of customer service and account management encouraging best practice across creative production client services and financial management

This role could be a great fit for you if :

• You are an experienced Group Account Director with Healthcare / pharmaceutical experience in a creative agency
• You have managed large teams across multiple brands
• You have worked on global campaigns and clients
• You have experience working with Generative AI tools and data along with AI certifications from platforms such as Coursera Section AI or LinkedIn Learning

What you can expect from us

A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn grow and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. Its a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work reduce pressures and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent so we can continue to deliver on our mission.

You can also expect a whole host of benefits including :

• Hybrid Working 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in‑office days)
• Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave Bank Holidays with increasing allowance connected to length of service
• Option to buy carry or sell holidays
• Early Friday finish throughout the year
• Seasonal working hours
• Enhanced family leave pay and return to work benefit scheme
• Extensive L&D support
• Sabbatical opportunities
• Season ticket interest free loans for travel
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Company pension scheme
• Fully compensated company events
• Volunteer days
• Wellbeing programme including sports clubs discounted gym memberships free onsite flu vaccinations extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more
• Medicash healthcare benefit
• 24 / 7 access to a free confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme

Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.

Contract Type : Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age sex race ethnicity disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individuals ability to perform their job.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Abinitio,Customer Service,Business Solutions,Cost Estimation,Drafting,Activex

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1