Account Director

Job Description

<p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We’re currently looking for a highly motivated and experienced Account Director to join our team and help take our client’s businesses to the next level. This is a great opportunity for the right individual to work with an International Advertising &amp; Branding agency in the region. The role is based in Cairo.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Account Director will play a crucial role in managing and growing key client relationships, developing strategic marketing plans, and ensuring the successful execution of campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in advertising and branding projects, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of managing and growing client accounts. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and passionate individual to make a significant impact on the success of our agency and our clients’ businesses.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As an Account Director, you will develop strong senior client relationships and be committed to driving the business forward. You’re expected to have integrated experience and understanding of digital communications.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, serving as the primary point of contact for all strategic and operational matters.</li><li>Leading and overseeing the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns, ensuring they meet client objectives, timelines, and budgets.</li><li>Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including creative, digital/social content, media, and production, to ensure cohesive and effective campaign execution.</li><li>Providing strategic guidance and recommendations to clients based on thorough understanding of their business, industry, and target audience.</li><li>Developing and mentoring a high-performing account management team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and timelines, ensuring that client expectations are met and resources are allocated effectively.</li><li>Lead client meetings and presentations, providing clear and concise communication of campaign results, insights, and strategic recommendations.</li><li>Being an inspirational and strategic leader for clients and internal teams.</li><li>Prioritize and set expectations on key deliverables.</li><li>Identify new business opportunities and always strive to grow the business.</li><li>Participating in new business pitches, contributing to the development of compelling proposals and presentations.</li><li>Full understanding of what is coming through the pipeline, in order to lead and manage the workload across the team.</li><li>Exhibit the ability to anticipate and solve problems</li><li>Remain in constant pursuit of excellence. Continuously “raise the bar” for yourself and the team</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Experience:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.</li><li>7+ years of experience in account management within an advertising/branding agency.</li><li>Proven track record of successfully managing and growing client accounts in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</li><li>Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with an ability to anticipate and address client needs and challenges.</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage clients at all levels.</li><li>A deep understanding of the advertising industry, including emerging trends, media channels, and creative best practices.</li><li>Strong leadership and team management skills, with a passion for mentoring and developing talent.</li><li>Must be proficient in use of presentation software (Keynote, PowerPoint, etc.)</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Fluent English and Arabic.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You should have experience working with B2C and B2B&nbsp;businesses with a sound appreciation of digital communications.</p><p><br></p><p>*Due to the volume of responses only short-listed candidates will be contacted.</p>