Account Director at a Leading Advertising Company - Fadac Resources and Services Limited

Fadac Resources and Services Limited - Our client, a leading advertising company in Nigeria, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Director

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client is in need of an Account Director to drive client satisfaction, team management and business growth.
• The Account Director is a key leadership role responsible for driving client satisfaction, teammanagement, and business growth.
• The individual will demonstrate a combination of strategic acumen, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven track record in account management in the advertising or marketing sector.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, enhance, and nurture strong relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Ensure client needs are met and expectations exceeded.
• Offer strategic insights and solutions tailored to each client's unique goals and objectives.
• Spearhead the development and execution of account strategies in line with client objectives.
• Stay abreast of industry trends to provide proactive strategic recommendations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the account team ensuring career progression, skill development, and motivation.
• Ensure efficient resource allocation and workload distribution.
• Ensure timely execution and quality delivery of all projects.
• Monitor budgets and ensure profitability.
• Streamline processes and workflows to maximize efficiency.
• Identify and secure opportunities for business expansion with existing clients.
• Contribute to new business efforts, pitching, and agency growth strategies.
• Foster a collaborative environment working closely with other agency departments.
• Provide regular updates, insights, and strategic recommendations to the Executive Business Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in account management in an advertising or marketing agency setting.
• ARCON certification.
• Proven ability to develop and execute account strategies that drive client growth.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of the industry, market trends, and client needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of business development and growing accounts.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.

Application Closing Date
22nd January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: susan.o@fadacresources.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.