Account Director

9 Minutes ago • 8 Years +
Account Management

Job Description

As an Account Director at Hogarth, part of WPP, you will be central to client services, managing projects from brief to delivery within budget and on time. This role requires strong client focus, communication, organization, and time management skills to manage both clients and internal departments, ensuring quality, process adherence, and profitability. You will also be responsible for understanding Hogarth's business model, services, and technology, and building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Good To Have:
  • Experience working in Digital & TV/ Broadcast
Must Have:
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Hogarth business model, services and technology.
  • Ensure clients understand agreed workflows and manage them through the process.
  • Set and manage client expectations deliverables and timeframes.
  • Escalate all serious client issues to your line manager immediately and recommend solutions wherever possible.
  • Identify areas for improvement of existing workflow and processes which could benefit Hogarth and/ or the client.
  • Build strong day to day relationships with all clients and agency stakeholders - communication is key
  • Act as a brand QC/Guardian – always ensure brand guidelines, QC checklists and procedures are followed.
  • Prepare accurate cost estimates and ensure all estimates are approved by respective stakeholders.
  • 8 plus years managing and servicing international accounts
  • Strong time management/prioritization skills
  • Strong project management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure

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Job Role

As part of the Client Services Department, you play a central role in the business and are pivotal to the smooth running of your account(s). You will be required to have a good hold on account handling and provide support to your manager by managing projects from brief to final delivery, on time and budget. You will need to be client focused and able to demonstrate good communication, organization and time management skills to manage both your clients and internal departments, while always focusing on quality, process and profitability.

Job Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Hogarth business model, services and technology.
  • Ensure clients understand agreed workflows and manage them through the process.
  • Set and manage client expectations deliverables and timeframes.
  • Escalate all serious client issues to your line manager immediately and recommend solutions wherever possible.
  • Identify areas for improvement of existing workflow and processes which could benefit Hogarth and/ or the client.
  • Build strong day to day relationships with all clients and agency stakeholders - communication is key
  • Strive to better client and stakeholder relations.
  • Identify training opportunities for clients to ensure their adherence to processes & improve workflow.
  • Act as a brand QC/Guardian – always ensure brand guidelines, QC checklists and procedures are followed.
  • Prepare accurate cost estimates and ensure all estimates are approved by respective stakeholders.

Job requirements:

  • 8 plus years managing and servicing international accounts
  • Experience working in Digital & TV/ Broadcast will be an added advantage.
  • Strong time management/prioritization skills
  • Strong project management skills
  • Can do attitude and an ability to work under pressure

Our Hogarth Values:

Hands on

No egos here. Just a shared drive to roll up our sleeves and make great things happen. Every project--big or small, gets our full energy because we believe in doing things right. Every single time. It's how we deliver real results without cutting corners.

Honesty

We are real and authentic – with each other and in our work. Honest, direct communication builds the trust we need to collaborate, grow, and make meaningful things together. It’s not always easy but it’s always worth it.

Heart & Soul

We bring heart to everything we make. Passion, pride and relentless drive push us beyond “good enough” ––because we care deeply about our craft, and we’re always chasing better. We love what we do, and it shows.

Happy Family

Creating a space where everyone feels valued--even when opinions differ, makes this a supportive and inclusive environment for our people. We embrace our differences, celebrate our wins together, and never lose our sense of humor.

Hungry

Curiosity keeps us hungry. We question, experiment, and always seek out what's next. We never settle, and we never stop learning.

Inclusion and Impact

WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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