Account Director

At Saatchi & Saatchi, we believe NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE. We value FREEDOM, BRAVERY, IMAGINATION, and COLLABORATION. We unravel business problems with world-changing ideas. We dig for the truth, apply innovation & creativity, then actualize to world-class standards. We’re results-obsessed.

Overview

The role

At Saatchi & Saatchi, we believe Nothing Is Impossible. We’re looking for a new Account Director to join our tight-knit Melbourne team and take the lead across key client relationships and integrated creative work.

Sitting at the heart of the client relationship, you’ll be part business driver, part creative champion and part trusted partner. You’ll work closely with clients, creative, strategy and wider agency teams to turn business challenges into strategically sharp, creatively brave and commercially effective work. You’ll own your accounts from end to end, keeping the work moving, spotting opportunities for growth and creating an environment where both clients and teams can do their best work.

What you’ll be doing

Build trusted client partnerships, developing strong relationships from day-to-day contacts through to senior stakeholders and becoming a go-to partner for your clients.

Lead great creative work, turning client briefs into clear, inspiring direction and partnering closely with creative and strategy teams from initial thinking through to execution.

Own and grow your accounts, understanding your clients’ businesses, challenges and ambitions, while proactively identifying opportunities to strengthen and expand the relationship.

Drive integrated delivery, bringing the right people together across the agency and keeping multiple projects, timelines and deliverables moving to a high standard.

Manage the commercial side, taking ownership of budgets, forecasting, scopes of work and financials while balancing creativity, performance and growth.

Lead and develop your team, providing clear direction, constructive feedback and support to Account Managers and Executives, while creating a collaborative and empowering team environment.

What we’re looking for

5+ years’ experience within a creative advertising or integrated agency environment.

A strong track record managing major client relationships and integrated campaigns.

Strong strategic thinking and the ability to turn insights and business challenges into clear, actionable opportunities.

Confidence presenting, influencing stakeholders and championing great creative ideas.

Solid commercial acumen, including experience managing budgets, forecasts and account financials.

A natural relationship builder who can bring clients and internal teams along on the journey.

Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to confidently manage multiple priorities.

A proactive, accountable and solutions-focused approach. You’re someone who sees what needs to happen and makes it happen.

A collaborative and curious mindset, with the ambition to keep raising the bar for the work, your clients and your team.

Why Saatchi & Saatchi?

At Saatchi & Saatchi, we believe nothing is impossible. You'll be part of a dynamic team where innovation and strategic excellence thrive. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a collaborative environment that values diversity and creativity.

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Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.

Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:

A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.

A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us."

Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.

A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.

A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees.

Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.

Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.

Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.

Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.

A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses. Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/

Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.

If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply.

Diversity. Inclusion. Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA. At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.

Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [email protected]; your personal information will be kept confidential.