Account Director

Job summary

About WPP*** We are WPP*** - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale.

Benefits

Qualifications

• Good understanding of production and the creative development process, content production, technology, quality assurance testing and marketing methodologies
• Ability to manage complex projects with varying components, demonstrating ability to deliver on time and on budget
• Experience of building solid client relationships
• A professional, calm, approachable demeanour, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic highly matrixed agency environment
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and relationships cross functionally
• An appreciation for how great work gets done and a commitment to ensuring flawless execution and delivery
• Proven ability to collaborate with dynamic cross-functional teams to deliver on projects
• Demonstrates an ability to solve problems with the solution that works for all stakeholders without compromising the quality of the deliverables or the project
• Must be commercially astute able to build scopes, create budgets and track profitability
• Proven negotiation

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operational discipline, delivery, resource optimisation and profitability management across Clients and projects.
• You are the key point person for the projects you are leading and are responsible for delivering on time, on specification and on budget.
• Communication
• Responsible for managing the day to day client relationship with a focus on Client delivery
• Oversee the on-time delivery of projects and ensure the smooth delivery and swift resolution of issues to maintain client confidence in WPP capabilities to deliver
• The key day-to-day Client Delivery contact with clients, agencies and all associated WPP*** teams
• Understanding of client's needs to deliver high satisfaction levels and share feedback with wider team and escalate any delivery concerns to Senior Account Director / Client Director
• Work with client brands and agencies to ensure a clear understanding of the production brief, deliverables and timeline for each project and relay those details to other members of the team as necessary
• Accountable for ensuring all team members are aware of timelines and deliverables
• Collaboration
• Partner with Client Services, Production and Finance to ensure a smooth process, proper resource allocation and a superior result
• Develop and maintain high levels of team effectiveness, trust, communication, collaboration, productivity, diversity, engagement and ensure the team feel personal accountability for deliverables and projects

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