Account Director

Company DescriptionPublicis Groupe, the world#39;s second largest communications group, is a solutions platform that is present in more than 100 countries and has more than 98,000 employees. With a unique work philosophy, The Power of One puts clients at the center by promoting the growth of their business through creative agencies (Publicis, Leo Burnett, Publicis Health, Wysiwyg, Nurun and Digitas), media (Zenith, Starcom, Spark and Performics), and areas of transversal knowledge. Publicis Groupe links Creativity, Technology and Data offering a value proposition that effectively connects brand and consumer.Do you want to know more about the agency/brand or area of expertise you will be applying for on this role? Keep readingAt Publicis Health, we#39;re a specialized agency with over 40 years of experience developing communication solutions in the healthcare and wellness industry. We combine expertise, creativity, and scientific rigor, integrating capabilities from the Publicis Group (data, media, technology, etc.) to offer distinctive value solutions. In doing so, we assist companies, foundations, institutions, and scientific associations in pushing the boundaries of their projects and carrying out their transformation processesJob DescriptionResponsible for the strategy (or co-responsible, along with the DSC or DPE), contributing to its definition.Acts as the advocate for the strategy and is responsible for influencing the client.Thinks of the agency in broad terms.Responsible for the profitability of their accounts.Responsible for the growth of their business and identifying new opportunities in their clients and prospects.Manages a team. Responsible for the selection, management, motivation, and leadership of their team.Knowledge of Brand/Market/AgencyChannel and audience agnostic due to expertise in the breadth of marketing options.Demonstrates deep knowledge of industry business trends.Learns and motivates their team to continuously learn about technology and other necessary disciplines for their management and professional growth.Operational SkillsResponsible for the ONE VOICE for their brands.Coordinates and integrates agency resources (including PHCG agencies involved) according to the brand#39;s needs.Ultimate responsibility for the executional fluency of their account team, as well as responsible for the management and flawless execution of all materials and projects developed by their team.Responsible for setting goals for their team, implementing processes in their team, and transmitting best practices and the agency#39;s vision.Serves as the champion for the brand and the organization.Communication Skills / Client RelationshipsCommunicates the overall client vision to the agency#39;s internal team for all programs and actions of any discipline.Proactively manages the relationship with assigned clients and seeks opportunities to strengthen/build new relationships.Effectively communicates both tactical and strategic plans.Seeks opportunities to showcase agency work among current clients/prospects.Looks for opportunities to grow business within current accounts and in new accounts related to that client.Demonstrates expertise in presentation skills.Demonstrates the ability to adapt to different client corporate cultures.Financial ResponsibilityResponsible for the planning, tracking, and fulfillment of annual and monthly forecasts for their accounts, including invoice control.Responsible for maximizing the profitability of their accounts by controlling expenses.Monitors the financial impact on the agency by controlling staffing involved in their projects based on changes in client budgets and financial expectations.Responsible for generating new business: organic growth in their accounts and in their prospects/areas of responsibility.Interpersonal and Leadership Competencies:Supervises and motivates their team.Creates opportunities for the professional growth of all members of their team; consistently provides feedback on the performance and work of their team.Applies agency policies and procedures.Manages personnel matters related to their team.Uses good judgment in recommending hiring and termination decisions.Works on the overall professional development of the Group, with direct personal responsibility for the members of their account team.Regularly attends industry association meetings.Years/Type of Relevant Experience5-7 yearsEducation/CertificationsGraduate in Advertising, Marketing, Business Administration, or Health Sciences (with postgraduate degree in communication/Mk or advertising).Degree from private schools in these disciplines.Knowledge of the Office suite.Knowledge/training in digital topics.Advanced level of English.QualificationsFree English classes.FutureOfWork: 3 commuting days + 2 working days from the office per week.WorkYourWorld: up to 6 weeks/year from over 100 countries (including anywhere in Spain), from your 1st year within the Group.Grow in such a challenging and fast-paced environmentAdditional InformationWhy join us? Because we offer reasons such as:Ð Flexible Benefits: Enjoy more than just work with flexible compensation including meal vouchers, health insurance, transportation, and more.Ð Growth Opportunities: Advance in your professional career by working with major clients and gaining access to specialized training programs.Ð Online Training: Through our artificial intelligence platform, access countless courses. Additionally, free English classes for groups of up to 6 people with native teachers.Ð Work from Anywhere: Telecommute for 6 weeks from over 100 countries (including Spain) with our #WorkYourWorld program.Ð Special Days Off: Celebrate your holidays, birthdays, and Advertising Day with additional days off.Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a hybrid model with up to two days working from home and intensive summer hours.Here at Publicis Groupe, we are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background: we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status on any individuals status in any group or class protected by law.If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.Here at Publicis Groupe, we are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background: we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status on any individuals status in any group or class protected by law.If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Customer Service