Senior Account Director (Experiential)

Direct message the job poster from ZEAL CreativeTalent Acquisition Manager at ZEAL Creative | DEI&B Advisor | Tortoise Owner Senior Experiential Account DirectorLondon – HybridA bit about usWe are ZEAL, the UK’s most effective brand activation agency. We help the world’s biggest brands to engage, inspire and motivate consumers into action.Our clients are some of the world’s largest FMCG retail brands. If having the chance to work with the likes of Lucozade, Ribena, Nestlé, Kellogg’s, McCain, Carlsberg and other global brands sounds like the ideal day for you – then look no further than us!We want to be the agency that all clients want to work with and just as importantly, the one that the best people in the industry want to join. Our principles around talent are simple – You bring your passion, creativity and drive and we invest in your training, long-term personal development, and give you the resources you need to thrive.We’re passionate about creating an inclusive place to work that celebrates and values diversity and inclusion, and ultimately enriches our culture.Role in summaryStrategically leading a portfolio of household brands in the FMCG sector and beyond, you’ll be bringing your innovative thinking to the table to help deliver impactful campaigns including pop-ups, sampling, PR stunts and more.Reporting to our Head of Experiential, this role will manage the delivery of projects whilst supporting the overall growth of the department.What you’ll be doing:Delivering strategic direction to your client across your portfolio of brandsLeading the delivery of projects with accountability for the fiscal targets, accurately forecasting contribution across your accounts, ensuring it is delivered as plannedManaging relationships with external providers including producers, events organisers etc, to foster a cohesive and effective partnershipWorking alongside the Director of Experiential to identify and drive opportunities to grow your portfolio including contributions, new services, and new categoriesReviewing and analysing the delivery of projects with a view to achieving future efficiencies whilst ensuring all work is delivered with the highest of standards and surpasses client’s expectationsActively developing your knowledge of the landscape in which your clients’ brands operate, keeping abreast of the latest developments in the marketplace, business performance and wider environmental influences and proactively sharing this with the wider teamLeading any direct reports as a coach and guide, championing them and delivering a meaningful PDR programme ensuring they have focused objectives while actively fostering respectful, productive, and supportive working relationships.What you’ll bring to the role:Proven experience working as an Account Director or Senior Account Director, delivering experiential campaigns for clients in the FMCG sectorProven abilities in growing client revenues and managing high value projectsInnovative, a great idea generator and a strategic thinker concerning brandsA first-class communicator who can comfortably negotiate and challengeExceptional financial management skills and commercial acumenHow we reward you:Contributory pension schemeAnnual company bonus schemePrivate Medical InsuranceLife AssuranceContinuous learning and developmentEnhanced parental benefitsAdditional benefits:The last Friday of every quarter is a ZEAL Day offChristmas closureWork from home budget to help you achieve your dream set-upDog-friendly officesA wealth of social events from our seasonal gatherings to our quarter review get-togethersClick ‘apply’ to send your CV or, reach out directly to talent@zealcreative.com to send your application. No recruiters please.Seniority level DirectorEmployment type Full-timeJob function Sales and Business DevelopmentIndustriesAdvertising Services

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