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Account Director / Business Director

About OgilvyOgilvy UK has been creating iconic ideas that deliver impact at scale for clients since 1948. The agency specialises in bringing together brand advertising, customer experience marketing, PR, influence and consulting, all fueled by Behavioural Science. Our world-class award-winning campaigns deliver solutions for clients including Sainsbury’s, Lloyds Banking Group, Madri, Unilever and Mondelez International. Ogilvy’s influencer marketing practice is the largest globally, and the agency hosts Nudgestock, the world’s biggest festival of behavioural science and creativity. James Murphy is the CEO of Ogilvy Group UK.

The RoleAs an Account Executive at Ogilvy you will learn and be responsible for the core skills of the project and client management that will form the basis of your future career. The ideal candidate will have at least one year’s experience, champion diverse thinking and approaches, has a passion for creativity and innovation, and is committed to delivering results for clients. You will work with your account team to learn about both agency and client business, and will take on smaller projects, which you will manage end to end with the support of your senior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Media relations, selling-in to secure coverage for your brands in a broad range of publications

Drafting press releases considering product and/or campaign details

Managing small projects and supporting more senior colleagues on larger projects

Building strong collaborative relationships with junior level clients

Staying up to date on industry trends, best practices and emerging technologies, sharing insights and recommendations with clients and internal teams

Monitoring and analysing campaign performance including coverage reporting and measurement

Developing and delivering presentations and reports to clients

Providing administrative support, including status reports, meeting scheduling, budget tracking, competitor reviews

Staying on top of your projects and their finances, including raising POs and organising payments to suppliers

Ensuring compliance with internal processes and procedures such as timesheets and setting up suppliers

Requirements

Interest and/or experience working on high-profile global brands is desired

12 months’ proven experience working on campaigns and events with press and influencers

Strong media contacts and a solid understanding of the UK media landscape – able to deliver coverage and brand storytelling in a cluttered space

Ability to tap into culture and advise clients on moments, partnerships, and reactive opportunities

Proven track record of managing smaller projects and delivering results for clients

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience building productive relationships with clients and internal teams

Organised and detail-oriented, with strong project management skills

Can-do attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow

Able to think creatively and bring new ideas to drive client success

Experience working with influencers in earned, paid, and owned channels is desired

Demonstrates ability for creative problem solving in approaching tasks – considering different angles on briefs and co-creating inspiring ways to sell in the work

Experience in a fast-paced agency environment working on both global and local projects is preferred

Desirable: 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day

Desirable: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave

Flexible Working Model with core hours 10:00 – 16:00

Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25 per month toward physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and wellbeing incentives

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Equal OpportunitiesOgilvy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. We integrate diversity, equity and inclusion into everything we do. Your race, colour, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other status has no bearing on our hiring decisions. We encourage everyone to express their true selves in an inclusive environment.

If you require any adjustments to support you through the process or working conditions to perform in the role, please let us know. We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments. If you live with a disability, you may be eligible for a guaranteed interview under the Disability Confident Scheme by completing our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire when applying.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave

Flexible Working Model with core hours 10:00 – 16:00

Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25 per month toward physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and wellbeing incentives

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

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