Group Account Director
- Contract
- Department: Staffing
- Anticipated Hours per Week: 40
- Work Setup: Hybrid
Company Description
Who is HelloKindred?
HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.
Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.
Job Description
Anticipated Contract Length/End Date: 3-4 months with potential to extend
Work set-up: Hybrid (3-4 days per week in-office - please note, for the first month in the role the successful candidate will work in-office 4 days per week to ramp up)
Our client in the advertising and marketing industry is looking for a Group Account Director to lead large, complex projects and clients with a combination of strategic insight and hands-on execution, consistently demonstrating ability to problem-solve and foster effective, fruitful working relationships with clients and colleagues.
With a solid understanding of Consumer PR and Influence strategy, the selected candidate will ensure that the team is always aligned with strategic objectives while managing both large, multi-market campaigns and a portfolio of varying-sized accounts. Preferred experience includes directing teams to deliver award-winning work and establish clear operational processes that drive growth and meet performance targets.
Known as a trusted leader and a role model, the successful candidate should offer valuable guidance to team members while collaborating instinctively with partners across all communication channels, will also bring deep industry knowledge and a strong network, integrating strategy and execution with exceptional project management, financial oversight, and business development skills. Approach should be defined by a commitment to upholding effective leadership, strategic problem-solving, and seamless collaboration across teams and markets.
What you will do:
- Oversee the day-to-day running of influencer campaigns and supporting managers and executives, from identification, creative, implementation and reporting.
- Design and define industry leading consumer and influencer strategy: recommend objectives, targets, action plan, calendar, and budget.
- Aligning and collaborating with media, pr, social, brand activation, digital and all other stakeholders – internal and external to deliver best in class campaigns for our clients.
- Nurturing client appropriate talent opportunities and nurturing relationships to help deliver the influencer program for clients.
- Strong financial acumen and stay informed about the financials of all projects you oversee and ensure the team meets agreed targets.
- Excellent planning and developing operational processes to improve business and team efficiencies
- Lead and deliver creative and sell content solutions to internal stakeholders and clients.
- Responsible for overseeing day to day activations and providing oversight and council for junior support team.
- Provide senior council to clients, advising on industry developments as they occur and showing relevance for clients on the ground.
- Stay up to date with cultural/social trends and customers’ views and attitudes.
- Assists in the development of and participation in promoting our consumer and influencer offering across the business, including writing thought leadership, and attending industry events.
- Leads on additional projects as required – such as new business pitches, market reviews and competitive trends.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2-3 years in a similar senior position (e.g. GAD, BUD).
- Passion for influencer marketing with a minimum of four years’ experience in the field.
- The ability to remain optimistic under pressure.
- Good analytical skills and the ability to think strategically and creatively.
- Self-motivated, action-oriented, and ambitious with a positive "can-do" attitude.
- A keen interest in all things social/PR/digital and an avid follower of relevant news and trends.
Additional Information
Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.