Account Director, Istanbul

HH Global; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

HH Global in Istanbul is seeking an Account Director to lead client relationships and drive growth across key beverage sector accounts. You will supervise the client engagement team and external suppliers, delivering on-time, financially Sound solutions aligned with strategic objectives.

You will manage performance, nurture talent, and shape annual development plans while ensuring high client satisfaction and operational excellence across all work streams.

Qualifications

• Extensive client service management experience across multiple vendors and client sites.
• Experience delivering ongoing solutions and nurturing client accounts for growth.
• Proven track record in account planning, KPIs, budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of client satisfaction through liaison with client, internal teams and suppliers.
• Own and resolve issues, drive quality improvements and influence strategy.
• Develop team through appraisals, mentoring and training.
• Develop account growth strategies and manage financial performance.
• Produce regular MI, account plans and risk management.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and lead contract renewals.
• Oversee procurement, bids and tender activities.

Skills

Client service management

People management

P&L budgeting

Account planning

Stakeholder management

Client relationship building

Strategic leadership

Job description

Join the global leader in responsible marketing activation services

At HH Global, we help the world's most recognized brands turn their growth ideas into measurable impact through responsible marketing activation.

We are a global marketing activation partner that connects brands to their customers and delivers sustainable marketing execution at scale.

With over 4,000 colleagues across more than 55 countries, you'll join a diverse, high-performing community, empowered to deliver sustainable, innovative solutions for our clients.

Purpose of the job

Our Account Directors are responsible for the development and nurturing of our client accounts. The role is essential in strengthening our relationship with the client(s) and identifying growth opportunities for the business, as well as ensuring solutions are developed and delivered on time and against operational and financial business targets. You will take full responsibility for the strategic and operational management of the account under your responsibility and manage the performance of the team, ensuring all work is completed in line with the SLA. You'll be a capable leader who can focus on both the strategic vision of the account as well as the daily activities of delivering operational excellence.

You'll need in-depth experience of working with clients and delivering ongoing solutions to resolve their challenges as well as the skills to develop client accounts, nurture relationships, converting opportunities and manage a team.

Our current areas of service delivery to this Beverage sector client are Permanent Point of Sale Materials, Branded Merchandise and Print - these products are all procured so procurement experience would be beneficial.

This role operates on a blended basis between the local HH Global office, client / vendor site(s) and home as necessary - you would spend c3 days per week with our client in Istanbul so need to be local.

Please submit your resume / application in English - failure to do this will mean your details will not be reviewed.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a leading role in the delivery of client satisfaction through client liaison and the management of internal resource departments, your client engagement team and external suppliers
• Own and resolve issues, quality concerns or corrective actions - influence client thinking to produce outstanding results
• Manage the ongoing personal development of your team members through appraisals, one-to-one meetings, mentoring and training
• Develop effective account growth strategies and manage opportunities for the client, building yearly development plans and managing the overall financial performance and success of the account
• Regular MI reporting, production of account relationship plans, risk identification and management
• Relationship Management with all key stakeholders
• Contract review and renewal
• Procurement and bid / tender activities

Knowledge, skills + experience

• Exceptional and in-depth client service management experience, including time spent working on client site(s), developing and maintaining client relationships and across multiple vendors
• Experience in the service / category areas shown above would be of great benefit
• Has built client success delivering account planning, client service plans, KPIs, budgeting, forecasting and strategic account leadership
• People Management experience including performance management and team leadership
• A proven track record of operational management for client services departments, P+L / budget management and account financial reporting
• Success presenting account planning and strategy for retention, growth and added value, anticipating internal / external business issues and developing risk mitigation strategies
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation), with clarity of expression and the ability to present to and influence various stakeholder groups at all levels of seniority
• Excellent English language skills are required

You belong in our global community

Belonging is at the heart of HH Global. We don't just talk about inclusion; our teams recognize it as a fundamental part of our culture. Join the global leader in responsible marketing activation services and bring your authentic self to a team that values you for who you are.

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