Account Manager | Sydney-NSW

Job Description

• Sydney
• Full-time and On-going
• Reporting to the Account Director

What's in it for you?

• Access to top tier clients and complex business challenges
• Continuous development through our mixed learning approach
• All the tools, equipment and mentors you need to be successful in your role
• Our organisation encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives
• We have a bright, open plan and dog friendly office (we love our furry friends)
• We encourage and fully support flexible working
• Parental leave
• Fun social events - Annual ski trips

About the role

As the Account Manager you will play a lead role in liaising with the client on a day to day basis, with the aim of delivering OMD's Performance with Integrity ambition across their portfolio and manage all day to day tasks surrounding the Media planning and implementation.

• Work with your team, strategists, and Specialist business units to create the communication idea.
• Get involved in creative development workshops.
• In depth assessment of all communication options using media research tools
• Assess, identify, and recommend communication initiatives that deliver depth and impact to media plans.
• Deliver detailed recommendations of proposed communication solutions.
• Collaborate with and share information with creative agency partners.
• Present communication recommendations to clients built on in-depth customer focused rationale.
• Respond to regional reporting requests and manage the upkeep of all relevant reporting systems.
• Manage and develop a team of direct reports skill sets in campaign administration and overall output.

What you'll need:

• Strong planning skills across key media channels particularly for offline channels
• Ability to build strong professional relationships with clients.
• High-level presentation skills (both written and verbal)
• Organisational skills - the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate a passion to do great, innovative work and inspire others.
• Ability to manage, develop and motivate junior members of the team.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent attention to detail

A bit about us…

We are a proud part of the OMD global network, the world's leading marketing and communications agency. As part of the Omnicom Media Group, we provide services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries and employ 11,000+ staff.

Since launching in 2000, OMD Australia has grown to become Australia's largest media and communications agency, consistently winning awards including:

Great Place to Work | Ranked #3, Platinum Status: Top 50 for 13 consecutive years (2009-2021)
B&T | Media Agency of the Year 2019, 2020 & 2021, Culture 2020
B&T Women in Media | Employer of the Year 2019 & 2020
Adnews | Media Agency of the Year 2020, Overall Agency of the Year 2020
Mumbrella | Media Agency of the Decade 2009 - 2019, Culture 2019
Adweek | Global Media Agency of the Year 2019 & 2020

Next steps…

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!

If you've got any questions or wish to have a confidential conversation about this role, contact the Talent team. We'd love to hear from you.

We are a committed Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are dedicated to ensuring that all employees, and prospective employees, can work in an environment that is free from any form of employment discrimination based on race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, physical or mental impairment/disability or any other status. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.