Group Account Director Job in England Recruiting by Marks, part of SGS & Co

We’re the next generation brand and design agency: boutique in mindset, entrepreneurial in spirit, global in scale. Worldwide, we’re over 500 divergent talents, across 18 locations, united in a seamless end-to-end methodology with our parent company, SGS&Co Our focus is on ‘adaptive’ delivery, the fuel that powers our clients to move fast, move forward and move confidently.We are currently seeking a Senior Account Director to join our Client Services team. Client Services are the voice of the client within Marks. You will help our client to shine by identifying and shaping the clients' business, brand and personal needs into actionable briefs, ensuring we deliver against them on time, on budget and with excellence.In this role, you'll lead on a vital growth opportunity at the highest level, working with one of our highest value client globally. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Client Services leader to work with 'jewel in the crown' brands, whilst managing a Client Services team, and playing a lead role in the global change management programme internally. This pivotal role will also see you work directly with our high-profile client to shape and build brands worldwide at the strategic level.Naturally you will be an established Client Services leader, and be able to use your knowledge of brand development and strategic design processes to add richness and value to every conversation and touchpoint.This is a hybrid working role, and we are happy for the successful candidate to be based at either our Birmingham or London office. We will also consider applications from individuals seeking a part-time role.In this role you will:• Strengthen client relationships at the highest level, understanding their business plans and marketing challenges now and in the future –understanding the role Marks and SGS&Co can play, identifying and selling our services against our end-to-end capability.• Act as a strategic design and brand consultant, drawing upon your considerable design and brand experience to inspire, add insight and best practice to every touchpoint• Set the highest standard for yourself and the agency across: quality of brief, clarity of project plans, crafting engaging client presentations and robust project proposals• Follow financial procedure. Own the accuracy of our forecast, sales tracker, accrual data• Partner with the Client Service Director to establish profitable, realistic business plans, set achievable targets, ensure Marks delivers against its competitive pricing proposition• Create a high-performing Client Services Team, seeking feedback and acting accordinglyYou will have:• Many years experience within a Brand or Design/Packaging agency, in a senior Client Service role• A degree or equivalent, in Marketing, Advertising, Design or related field• Excellent brand development, life-cycle and strategic design process knowledge• Strong team leadership, coaching mindset and influencing skills• Strong understanding of design, artwork, print and manufacturing processes• Commercial drive and focusWhen working for Marks you will enjoy an excellent base salary, along with an outstanding suite benefits including :• 25 days holiday per annum + additional 'Me Day'• Flexible working during summer hours• Pension Scheme• Voluntary SGS Europe Group Healthcare Scheme• Life Assurance• Healthcare Digital GP Service• Holiday purchase scheme• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme• City Bike Scheme (London only)• Employee referral program