Director leading global division at M+C Saatchi Talk. Fostering client relationships and managing accounts while building a high-performing team in PR.
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted strategic partner to clients, delivering brave, impactful work that earns attention.
Lead a profitable portfolio of clients, with a strong focus on the beauty and drinks industries.
Champion earned and social-first thinking across the division.
Collaborate with other agencies in the M+C Saatchi Group to drive integrated thinking and shared opportunities.
Lead new business pitches and develop strategic networking programs.
Stay connected to media and culture, bringing fresh insights and contacts into the agency.
Create and deliver commercial strategies for your client portfolio.
Set and achieve new business targets in partnership with the Commercial FD.
Prepare budgets and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
Drive profitability through effective pricing, team management, and cost control.
Ensure financial processes are embedded across the division.
Lead and coach a team of Senior Account Directors and their reports.
Develop career plans for your team and provide consistent on-the-job coaching.
Organize training and development initiatives across the division.
Collaborate with the Head of Talent on future hires and team growth.
Champion a positive agency culture and strong internal communication.
Requirements
Proven leadership experience in PR or communications, ideally within an agency setting.
Extensive experience in the beauty and drinks industries is essential.
Strong track record managing global accounts or international campaigns.
Commercially astute with experience managing profitable client portfolios.
Skilled in strategic client handling, new business development, and team leadership.
Deep understanding of earned media and social-first campaigns.
Excellent financial management and negotiation skills.
Inspirational leader with a collaborative mindset and coaching approach.
Well-connected to media and cultural trends.
Benefits
27 days annual holiday
Private healthcare
Employer contributory pension
Life assurance
Income protection
Subsided gym membership
Learning opportunities around D&I
Mentoring programmes
Participation in Employee Led Networks and associated events
Personal development required to set someone up for success
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