About Ogilvy
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
Account Manager
Dove
Department: Unilever - Dove
Location: Sea Containers
Contact type: 12-month FTC
Full Time/Part time: Full Time
Reporting into: Business Director & Client Partner
About Ogilvy:
Our vision is to inspire brands and people to impact the world. To create big ideas that make a significant contribution to the planet, society, and the bottom line. We believe in today’s world this is the best way for our clients to achieve sustainable growth. We achieve this by breaking down the barriers that restrict talent and ideas.
Which is why our teams work fluidly across 5 capabilities: Advertising, Consulting, Experience, PR & Influencer, and Health. This allows us to not only operate but innovate at the intersection of capabilities and talent. We believe impact and magic lies at this intersection. Ogilvy scales this by seamlessly connecting and accessing the deep cultural expertise of 132 offices in 83 countries.
The result is multifaceted ideas for our clients that drive impact and are born from the intersection of platform x culture x technology.
We call this Borderless Creativity.
Ogilvy was ranked the number one UK agency at D&AD and was the only UK agency to win a Glass Lions at Cannes. Ogilvy was also nominated network of the year in Cannes Lions, Campaign, Effie Awards EMEA, London International Awards, The One Show and WARC Rankings.
In 2022, Ogilvy was the most creatively awarded agency globally – including the most awarded agency at the Clio Awards, DMA Awards, Influencer Marketing Awards, London International Awards and The One Show.
Ogilvy UK’s PR practice won large agency of the year at the PR Week awards. And our Consulting practice was in the Forbes 2022 list of best management consultancy firms.
The Role:
Are you ready to lead the way as an Account Manager for our world-leading creative agency? Join our vibrant, dynamic, and multi-disciplined team and unleash your passion for delivering exceptional work. As an integral part of our team, you'll collaborate closely with the Account Director/Senior Client Lead, managing a diverse range of projects that span from smaller standalone activities to complex, multi-touchpoint campaigns that drive brand consideration. Get ready to ignite your creativity with performance-driven activations and unique initiatives that tap into culture, creating a deeper engagement with our most awarded and prestigious client, Dove.
Speaking of Dove, this iconic brand has a rich history of ground-breaking communications. From its revolutionary 'beauty bar' in 1957 to the iconic 'Campaign for Real Beauty' initiated in 2004, Dove has always been at the forefront of redefining beauty standards. As an Account Manager, you'll be part of our enduring partnership, driving real and lasting social change. Be prepared to challenge the status quo and develop innovative campaigns that make beauty a source of confidence, not anxiety, for women around the world.
Now, let's talk about you. As an experienced Account Manager, we're seeking someone who thrives on collaboration and has a knack for managing global projects. With your strategic thinking and multi-disciplinary experience, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering fully integrated campaigns that leave a lasting impact. You'll take the lead on specific deliverables across various channels, ensuring their seamless execution internally and with the client team. Your outstanding relationship-building skills will shine as you foster strong connections with clients, bringing their vision to life while keeping a keen eye on deadlines and workflow coordination.
In this fast-paced and ever-changing environment, you'll need to be resilient, adaptable, and capable of juggling multiple projects with finesse. Your proactive planning and foresight will be invaluable as you anticipate future needs and navigate through challenges. Your communication prowess, both verbal and written, will allow you to articulate your ideas effectively, negotiate with finesse, and deliver compelling presentations. Above all, your positive attitude, energy, and passion for the Personal Care category will make you an invaluable team player, driving us forward in our quest to maintain Dove's position as the world's most meaningful beauty brand.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrated experience in managing and delivering integrated projects, collaborating closely with the Business Partner (BP) to ensure successful execution.
- Proven ability to effectively manage and mentor an Account Executive, delegating tasks, providing support, and fostering their professional growth.
- Multi-disciplinary experience, capable of contributing to the development and execution of fully integrated campaigns across various channels.
- Strategic thinker who can align campaign objectives with the client's brief and confidently voice opinions and insights.
- Ownership of specific deliverables within projects, such as TV, digital, and print, taking the lead in managing them both internally and with the client team.
- Excellent capacity for handling multiple deliverables simultaneously, while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- Strong relationship-building skills, particularly at the Brand Manager level, to establish and maintain robust client partnerships.
- Ability to ensure alignment and coordination among the Brand, creative, and production teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Proactive planning and foresight, anticipating future needs and challenges to effectively navigate the fast-paced agency environment.
- Resilience and adaptability in the face of changing circumstances, capable of managing client requests or issue escalations with composure and professionalism.
Requirements:
- Proven ability to cultivate strong and long-lasting client relationships, earning their trust and becoming a trusted advisor.
- Strong strategic mindset, with the ability to analyse market trends, identify opportunities, and develop innovative solutions that align with client goals.
- Sound understanding of business principles and financial management, enabling effective budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.
- Excellent negotiation skills, capable of navigating complex client discussions, resolving conflicts, and achieving win-win outcomes.
- Exceptional presentation abilities, with the talent to deliver compelling and engaging pitches to clients and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in analysing data, extracting insights, and using metrics to measure campaign performance and inform decision-making.
- In-depth knowledge of the creative and advertising industry, staying abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices.
- Expertise: Strong understanding of digital marketing channels and strategies, including social media, content marketing, SEO, and SEM.
- Proactive problem-solving skills, capable of identifying challenges, proposing innovative solutions, and adapting strategies accordingly.
- Effective leadership abilities, inspiring and motivating teams to achieve excellence, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture.
- The ability to empathise, connect, and build inclusive relationships with clients, understanding their perspectives and needs.
How we help you Thrive:
- 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day
- Bupa Healthcare
- Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
- We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm
- A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure
- Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Life Assurance
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities – and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Ogilvy considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants from the United States can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" and Pay Transparency posters by clicking here.
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