Account Director
On-site · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Account Director contract role based in Sydney, leading client relationships and delivery across sponsorship activation and integrated marketing campaigns. Responsible for guiding teams to deliver high-quality, insight-led work, owning financial performance (budgets, forecasting, profitability), resourcing, and growth opportunities across assigned accounts. Leads and develops Account Managers and Executives, collaborates with creative/strategy/production teams for seamless delivery, and supports new business pitches and credentials. Key responsibilities include managing senior client relationships, ensuring alignment to strategy, timelines and budgets; overseeing scope, risk and stakeholder expectations; leading resourcing and workflow planning; driving opportunities for scope extension and organic growth; coaching and developing team members; and contributing to growth initiatives and cross-functional collaboration. Skills emphasis on sponsorship activation, integrated marketing communications, budget management, stakeholder communication, and leadership. Must be available to work outside normal office hours on occasion. Preferred qualifications include tertiary marketing/advertising/communications credentials and a Working with Children Check and Driver’s License.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years’ experience in advertising, sponsorship, sport, entertainment or related agency environments
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing account teams
- Strong background in sponsorship activation and integrated marketing communications (content, digital, social, production, experiential)
- Experience in managing large budgets (in excess of $2.0 Million) and external suppliers
- Strong understanding of the communication planning and creative development process
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in marketing, advertising or communications preferred
- Valid Working with Children Check and Current Driver’s License preferred
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