Senior Account Manager | Sydney-NSW

Job Description

Want to work on OMD's most awarded brand of 2023? AAMI is an iconic, national brand, embedded in Australian culture and big moments, and we're looking for an iconic Senior Account Manager to join the team. By joining the team, you will have the opportunity to lead gold standard media planning and have direct access to multiple SBUs, strategy specialists as well as digital transformation and comms planning. You will lead gold standard client relationships, and become a trusted partner to a high-level, collaborative marketing team at Suncorp. You will work closely with the Account Director, Investment Team & SLT to deliver best in class planning and work to a great client. If this sounds like you, please get in touch as we would love to hear from you!

As Senior Account Manager, you will play a core role delivering our Performance with Integrity ambition across OMD's clients.  You will be at the center of creating market leading ideas for our clients.  You will be equally competent in digital and traditional media channel. You will challenge and develop your direct reports to enable them to be the best they can be.

What you'll do:

• Originate and deliver Communication Ideas and Plans using ‘'OMD Design”
• Take responsibility for managing comms implementation and make recommendation to clients on in-depth customer focused rationale
• Respond to global /regional reporting requests on international clients
  Delivery and upkeep of all relevant reporting systems and templates
• Deliver best in class client service that builds business and strong client relationships
• In depth understanding of commercial arrangement with all clients
• Collaborate with and share information with creative agency partners for optimal client outcomes
• Provide budget figures on request for respective clients
• Delivery of financial process month to month and optimize where needed
• Support the account query process and provide responses with supporting documentation
• Manage and develop your direct reports skill set so they feel challenged, motivated and engaged
• Ensure you and your team live by the OMD Values

What you'll need:

• High performer who excels in client service, media planning and implementation
• Ability to build strong recommendations based on the ability to gather insights from key media tools and systems
• The ability to step outside of executional work to uncover issues and adopt strategies to address these
• You have deep expertise with planning, including tools and strategy
• Provide accurate and thorough management of the media plan and budget
• You have a passion for understanding and delivering on client business goals
• Someone who can build strong client relationships and trust quickly
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders including clients, SBU's and external agencies.
• Experience in managing direct reports, with a focus on their development.
• A proactive thinker who is always exploring new ways of doing things whilst respecting proven processes

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 #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.