OverviewOgilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale since 1948. Ogilvy UK specialises in bringing together brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence and consulting, all fuelled by Behavioural Science. Our world-class award-winning campaigns deliver solutions for clients including Molson Coors, Mondelēz International, Unilever, Vodafone, Viasat, and many more.In 2023, Ogilvy UK celebrated their75thanniversary and was the most awarded agency in Europe. Ogilvy is home to the largest influencer marketing practice globally and hosts Nudgestock – now in its 12th year.The Role:As a forward-thinking and inclusive creative agency, Ogilvy is expanding its team to meet the demands of executing global creative and strategic campaigns for two major B2B clients. This growth opportunity is for a seasoned professional with experience as a dynamic, determined Account Director. In this senior position, you will play a pivotal role in nurturing and expanding client relationships grounded in trust and mutual respect and delivering the best work of our lives for our clients.Your leadership will inspire teams, foster innovation, and orchestrate impactful campaigns. With your finger on the pulse of industry trends, you will drive the evolution of our offerings and seize strategic growth opportunities. Your expanded role entails ensuring a unified strategy, overseeing execution, and ensuring seamless delivery. Effective communication will be instrumental in cultivating a strong partnership that maximises creative potential and achieves shared objectives. Embracing a culture of agility and innovation, you will optimise processes and champion a continuous improvement mindset. By monitoring campaign outcomes through data analysis, you will drive enhancements and make strategic course corrections when needed.Your contributions will shape the trajectory of our clients' success and reinforce Ogilvy's position as a global creative and strategic leader. Together, we will fuel business growth while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative organisational culture.The Clients:Our B2B clients are global powerhouses. This role will be supporting clients in the satellite connectivity and aerospace engineering sectors, specifically major global leaders during exciting, innovation-led transformations. The work we do for these clients is truly integrated, bringing together B2B marketing, PR, influence, and behavioural science. From building out product propositions to global go-to-market plans, to the creation of advertising, activation, internal comms, digital assets, social, and content – from podcasts to thought leadership reports, films to event stands – this role will cover the full gamut of B2B marketing and prove that B2B is far from boring.Key Responsibilities:Champion exacting standards for agency work, prioritising meticulous attention to detail and precision in representation.Cultivate an environment that encourages the exploration of creative boundaries and visionary thinking.Adopt an open and adaptable mindset towards industry trends, ensuring our approach remains relevant and fresh.Foster a creative atmosphere that aligns the client's perspective with the agency's profitability objectives.Promote diversity and inclusivity to nurture a creative environment that embraces a spectrum of perspectives.Stay abreast of the latest developments in creativity, marketing, and industry trends.Facilitate collaboration and inclusiveness by valuing and integrating diverse viewpoints from team members.Provide strategic counsel to clients, aligning their goals with effective campaign strategies.Collaborate in crafting presentations that compellingly showcase the agency's capabilities and expertise.Keep the team well-informed about current trends and insights to facilitate informed decision-making.Act as a brand ambassador, embodying and propagating agency values and culture.Optimise operational efficiency by refining processes and workflows for superior outcomes.Requirements:Drive strategic and creative excellence in integrated marketing campaigns.Oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of integrated marketing campaigns across diverse platforms and channels.Manage projects effectively, leveraging sound knowledge of build costs and PM tools.Maintain a track record of budget management and cost-effective project delivery.Leverage data analytics to inform the development of integrated strategies and optimize campaign performance.Adapt global marketing strategies to suit local nuances.Craft and deliver engaging presentations to clients.Convey the value of integrated campaigns with exceptional interpersonal skills.Ensure strategic alignment of integrated campaigns with overarching brand objectives.Stay updated on emerging trends in integrated marketing.Identify integration opportunities across diverse marketing channels.Ensure high-quality campaign execution.Drive continuous improvement in marketing processes.Distil complex concepts into simple, understandable messaging.Manage multiple integrated projects simultaneously with unwavering attention to detail.Apply experience in B2B to develop effective marketing strategies.Demonstrate key strategic thinking skills to develop and implement effective marketing plans.Benefits and InclusionJoin our team in the role of Account Director, where you will spearhead impactful creativity and cultivate client relationships on a global scale. Shape campaigns and champion innovation, as part of a team of B2B experts passionate about doing the best work of our lives.How we help you Thrive25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer DayEnhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental LeaveWe have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pmWellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the yearSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work SchemeLife AssuranceEqual OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone who wants to work at Ogilvy. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are integrated into everything we do. Your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, have no bearing on our hiring decisions. We encourage everyone to express their true selves in an environment we strive to make as inclusive as possible.We aim to facilitate an accessible and positive application experience for all candidates. If you require adjustments to support you through the process or to working conditions to perform in the role, please let us know. If you live with a disability and would like to take advantage of our offer of a guaranteed interview, please ensure you fill out our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire when applying.Privacy and ApplicationYour privacy is important to us; you can find out more information on how we handle your data for recruiting purposes in our Privacy Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr