Influence Account Director

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Influence Account Director to join one of our Top 10 accounts, where everyone plays to their strengths delivering award-winning campaigns. We have developed strong client relationships which spans over 7 years working with their UK & European Teams supporting on Strategy, Creative, Advertising, Channel and Product marketing and Measurement. As a Social & Influence Director, you are the driving force behind our campaigns playing a central role in delivering our social & influence marketing proposition across one of our biggest clients. You will manage your workload autonomously, taking full responsibility for the quality and end-to-end execution of multiple social and influencer programs. In this role, you will act as a role model for Ogilvy's values, building trusted client relationships and communicating effectively across internal teams. You will be accountable for resolving problems on your projects, managing timelines, and proactively communicating your status to senior leadership. A key part of your role will be to support the growth of junior team members by providing constructive feedback, sharing knowledge, and acting as an informal mentor. We are looking for a creative problem-solver with a passion for the industry and a proven ability to lead projects with confidence and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day running of multiple social and influencer campaigns from start to finish; Serve as the first point of escalation for your projects, resolving day-to-day problems independently; Actively contribute to social & influencer strategy by recommending objectives, targets, and creative concepts; Act as the primary point of contact for your clients, managing expectations, providing timely updates, advice and solutions; Build long-term client relationships by delivering work that meets agreed objectives and deadlines; Communicate effectively across internal teams, proactively sharing updates and coordinating timelines; Manage campaign budgets and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered profitably and on schedule; Support the growth of junior team members by providing constructive feedback, sharing knowledge, and acting as an informal mentor

Requirements

Passion for social and influencer marketing with a minimum of two years' experience; Proven experience in autonomously managing multiple social and influencer campaigns from start to finish, including budget and timeline management; Track record of building strong client relationships and proactively managing their expectations; Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions and escalate appropriately; Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to facilitate meetings and collaborate effectively across teams; Commitment to your own growth, with a keen interest in keeping up-to-date with social and influencer marketing trends and sharing knowledge with colleagues

Nice to have

Experience in guiding or mentoring junior team members; Experience in a fast-paced agency environment

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day; Bupa Healthcare; Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave; Flexible Working Model with core working hours 10am–4pm; 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure; Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests; Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme; Life Assurance