Group Account Director, Business Director

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Welcome to Oliver Agency, where creativity meets innovation, and every idea has the potential to transform the landscape of marketing. As a leading force in the industry, we're on the lookout for passionate individuals who are ready to deliver some of the most creative projects, push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and drive unparalleled results for our clients. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where collaboration and creativity reign supreme, then join us in shaping the future of advertising at Oliver Agency.

If you are an ambitious, driven Group Account Director or higher, seeking an environment that thrives on creativity and collaboration, Oliver Agency is the perfect place for you. Join us as we create the future of advertising and elevate your career to new heights. Let's work together to make the extraordinary happen

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As a leader in true collaboration with our clients, your primary responsibility is to ensure a positive client experience by maintaining brand guardianship across projects. Key aspects include:

• Build strong, effective relationships with clients, proactively organising and influencing client interactions, and fostering excellent communication through articulate written and verbal presentations.
• Utilise financial acumen, strategic thinking, and creativity to drive account growth and develop a top-tier agency service.
• Capitalise on new and existing business opportunities, contributing to the continuous expansion and commercial success of the organisation.
• Develop and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support for their professional growth and success.
• Apply your comprehensive understanding of IIG group products to optimise client account performance and facilitate seamless integration with client-side teams.
• Generate innovative ideas and actively participate in studio output, ensuring a consistently high standard of creative work.
• Demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Office and related software, utilising these tools to effectively manage accounts and support client needs.

WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE

• Proven experience managing multi-media campaigns for major brands and excellent client engagement skills.
• Strong account leadership, financial acumen, and strategic thinking.
• History of driving commercial growth and developing junior team members.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and rapport-building abilities.
• Deep understanding of IIG group products and client-side team integration.
• Creative problem-solving skills with practical contributions to studio output.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
• Demonstrated success in decision-making, leadership, and managing multiple priorities.
• Be the change You prioritise environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability and how that translates into your day-to-day role.

OUR COMPANY

Lots of agencies say they're different. OLIVER is.

OLIVER believes that agencies work better inside a brand's organisation; delivering more effective work at the speed required to drive modern businesses forward. Using our unique Inside Intelligence methodology, we build specialist, dedicated in-house agencies that collaborate with clients to form better marketing solutions.

Established in 2004, our model is now driven by over 5000 people, working across more than 200 in-house agencies globally. Clients include The Guardian, Unilever, Barclaycard, PepsiCo, AXA, The AA, Adidas, BMW, Post Office, and 3M. OLIVER is part of the Inside Ideas Group (IIG), which also includes a global content agency to Adjust your Set, design, experience, and engineering company DARE and property marketing specialists Aylesworth Fleming.

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OUR VALUES

We are a company built on our values, we have given you a brief overview below but would love to tell you more.

Be  Ambitious  to succeed

Be  Imaginative  to push the boundaries of what’s possible

Be  Inspirational  to do groundbreaking work

Be  always learning and listening to understand

Be  Results-focused  to exceed expectations

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations

We've set ambitious, market-leading environmental and social goals around sustainability at OLIVER.  We have committed to be net zero by 2030 and take far-reaching action on DE&I in the sector. We expect everyone to contribute to our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle. 

Inside Ideas Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All [suitable] applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

What are your salary expectations (gross, per annum)? *

Which type of media have you worked across? *
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Integrated
Digital
Social
CRM
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Automotive
Financial Services
Agriculture
Retail
Healthcare
Pharmaceuticals
Telecommunication
Fashion
Beauty
FMCG
Government
Professional Services
Food and Beverage
Tech
Sports
Manufacturing
Property
Legal
Media and Publications
Tobacco
Betting
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Automotive
Financial Services
Agriculture
Retail
Healthcare
Pharmaceuticals
Telecommunication
Fashion
Beauty
FMCG
Government
Professional Services
Food and Beverage
Tech
Sports
Manufacturing
Property
Legal
Media and Publications
Tobacco
Betting
Other

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Please say yes or no as to whether you have worked for the following agencies in the last 7 years, Inside Ideas Group, Aylesworth Fleming, MORE, OLIVER UK, Dare or Adjust Your Set *
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Point of Data Transfer *

When you apply to a job on this site, the personal data contained in your application will be collected by OLIVER (“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing HR@oliver.agency or Adjust Your Set (“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing HR@oliver.agency or DARE(“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing HR@oliver.agency or Aylesworth Fleming (“Controller”) which is located at 151 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4 AB and can be contacted by emailing HR@oliver.agency (“Controller”). Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Controller’s recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results thereto, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes. Such processing is legally permissible under Art. 6(1)(f) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) as necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, which are the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment.

Your personal data will be shared with Greenhouse Software, Inc., a cloud services provider located in the United States of America and engaged by Controller to help manage its recruitment and hiring process on Controller’s behalf. Accordingly, if you are located outside of the United States, your personal data will be transferred to the United States once you submit it through this site.

Your personal data will be retained by Controller as long as Controller determines it is necessary to evaluate your application for employment. Under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have to right to data portability. In addition, you may lodge a complaint with an EU supervisory authority.