Senior Associate Director

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative media agency seeks a Senior Associate Director to lead client relationships and drive growth in the EMEA region. This role involves managing key accounts, developing strategies, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will possess proven client services experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to inspire teams while fostering meaningful client relationships. Join a dynamic environment where your insights and commercial awareness will play a crucial role in shaping business opportunities and achieving shared goals.

Qualifications

• Proven client services experience at media agencies.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for high-level discussions.

Responsibilities

• Manage key client relationships in EMEA and drive new opportunities.
• Contribute to revenue targets and support strategy development.

Skills

Client Services Experience

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Research and Data Analysis

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The role

A Media Agency is looking for a Senior Associate Director with media experience to support two key areas. The role involves two main client assignments:

1. EMEA lead and key contact for the client Head of Media (EMEA). You will represent all work developed by our local market teams, ensuring high quality and showcasing outcomes to the regional client, escalating barriers as needed.
2. Senior day-to-day lead for the agency team, supporting from the GAD. Develop relationships with senior client stakeholders, support strategy development, and focus on client retention and growth.

Accountabilities

• Manage key client relationships in EMEA, measured by Vantage and client service assessments.
• Drive new opportunities for practice and client growth, measured by delivery on new projects and solutions.
• Contribute to revenue targets, sharing accountability for relevant client revenue.

Experience

• Proven client services experience at media agencies.
• Leadership: Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate teams and colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Develop meaningful client relationships and act as a trusted advisor, guiding and challenging clients.
• Curiosity: Use research and data to uncover insights and develop business opportunities.
• Strong communication skills for high-level discussions, reports, POVs, business cases, and solutions.
• Change agent: Ability to drive change and challenge the status quo.
• Commercial awareness: Understanding costs, revenues, and their impact on client and agency goals.