Account Manager | Sydney-NSW

Job Description

As Account Manager you will play a key role in delivering our Performance with Integrity ambition across your client patch. You will be at the centre of creating market leading ideas for our client and be equally competent in digital and traditional media channels.

What you'll be doing:

• 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
• 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

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

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 #7, Platinum Status: Top 50 for 14 consecutive years (2009-2022)

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.