Account Director (m/w/d)

About the Role

As an Account Director, you will be a seasoned expert in client management and development, expertly leading teams while forging and nurturing strong relationships with clients and service providers. Known for your attentive approach, you ensure all parties clearly understand their roles and expectations. You excel at maintaining smooth operations and identifying opportunities, which you share effectively with your team and clients. Comfortable managing both traditional campaigns and social media projects, you successfully oversee diverse formats with confident insight. You believe in the power of collective energy and clear principles to foster continuous improvement together.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client relationships and all associated processes, from initial cost estimations through concept development to final execution.
• Prepare reliable cost calculations, oversee budget control, and report on various projects.
• Conduct project evaluations and implement optimizations.
• Develop strategies for client growth and retention.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary project teams and direct service providers.
• Facilitate and present during client meetings.
• Create and implement innovative concepts and solutions for client projects.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Several years of experience in a leadership role within client servicing and project management.
• Strong communication skills coupled with a passion for successful project delivery.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing robust cost estimations and confidently managing client interactions.
• Deep understanding of current trends and innovations within the industry.
• Enthusiasm for cross-disciplinary collaboration and team leadership.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Client selection based on shared values.
• Commitment to social and ecological responsibility.
• Progress toward becoming a climate-neutral agency.
• Hybrid working model with three days remote and two days in-office.
• Opportunities for employee development and a dedicated personal training budget.
• Various additional benefits, including options for workation and sabbaticals.

Company Culture

GUD.berlin values diverse teams and an inclusive workplace. Individual perspectives are as important as the people themselves, with equality and diversity embraced daily. The agency is owner-managed, employs about 70 talented professionals, and passionately crafts campaigns for esteemed clients. Join us to experience a distinctive and dedicated work environment that encourages being different but always GUD.