We're looking to hire a strong Account Director to work on our sports and luxury clients. An opportunity with scale, pace and massive creative potential, it requires someone with bounds of energy, expert problem solving skills and an inherent passion for sports and social-first creative.

‘It’s an amazing role for someone who is hard working and is culturally connected, and if they live and breathe sports that's no bad thing. Some hustle, tenacity and passion for great work is what we’re looking for”.

Kelly Spence, Client Services Director

As an Account Director you lead the relationship with your clients and ensure you approach all tasks strategically and with the right amount of hustle to push the boundaries and deliver for them. At We Are Social we truly believe we create Ideas Worth Talking About (IDWTA); you play a central role in making sure we deliver to that by ensuring you set the team up for success, foster great ideas and then make them happen. You don’t do this alone. You will work together with your own team, as well as Strategy, Creative, Editorial and Production. Together we truly shape the role social media plays in advertising with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Account leadership
• You will be leading client meetings, making sure they are purposeful and productive as you truly understand the client’s business and the category
• You provide day to day direction to ensure the whole team knows where we are, where we need to go and how we’re going to get there
• You think ahead and anticipate opportunities and problems and then make a plan. You are able to spot and manage issues as they arise and act to mitigate risk

• Relationship management
• You are a true collaborator and you earn the respect and trust of your peers and client team. You are perceived as a leader by the (client) team and the wider agency
• You lead by example and are a positive force within the agency as a key contributor and participator in agency and individual team culture
• You always communicate in an open and honest way and you act with integrity

• Strategic and creative contribution
• You actively contribute to the creative process and build on ideas, and you are an evangelist about delivering creative ideas worth talking about
• You are highly strategic with a thorough understanding of social inc. platform knowledge, creative excellence, paid media and measurement
• You display strong creative judgement that is considered and strategically sound

• Commercial capability
• Accurately forecasts and delivers revenue against it
• Estimates accurately and negotiates effectively with clients and suppliers
• Contributes to growth - identifies opportunities to increase client scope and then makes a plan to go for it

• Team leadership and development
• You are responsible for leading and managing people within the team. Able to nurture and develop talent and bring out the best in people across all functions, with a flexible and versatile approach
• Actively contributes to culture and proudly represents the agency in all contexts

While the specific content of your role is clearly defined, the nature of the demands placed on us by our clients means that this role will evolve over time and needs a ‘can do’ approach to picking projects up and making them happen.

Your skills and experience

• You have about 5-8 years experience, preferably in another agency
• You are experienced in the sports and/or luxury industries
• You have a history of leading strong and trusted client relationships and extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting and resourcing skills
• You are a leader and are able to instil confidence in a multidisciplinary team and provide clear and thorough direction to ensure those around you are set up to succeed
• You are a true creative mind. You always look for out of the box ideas and you challenge the status quo
• You are up to date on daily developments in social. You are capable of sharing your knowledge throughout the agency and with clients
• You dare to do new things, you are ambitious and want to learn every day
• You have strong communication and presentation skills and you describe yourself as proactive, quick thinker and excellent problem solver
• You are an expert project manager, have a strategic outlook, and have excellent creative judgement
• You have experience working with creators and influencers, and managing talent relationships
• You feel comfortable with the responsibilities as mentioned above, but also see enough opportunities to grow and learn
• You are expecting a salary between $100,000 - $120,000 inclusive of Superannuation
• You have Australian working rights and are located in Sydney.

About We Are Social

We Are Social is a socially-led creative agency operating globally at the forefront of marketing and culture. We are the world's leading social specialist network: Over 1300 social experts in 19 offices around the world proving the power of social thinking to drive business value. We help brands immerse their stories in the real conversations their audience are having. We generate sharp strategies and inspiring campaigns, based on social insights for forward-thinking brands like Samsung, TikTok, Audi, Mastercard, Kayo, PWC and Colgate.

We’re focused on creating ideas worth talking about. How do we do that?

• We put social thinking at the centre of what we do.
• We connect people and brands in meaningful ways.
• We create ideas worth talking about.
• We Are Social.

Here in Sydney, we are a group of people from different walks of life, united by a passion for popular culture. We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity of thought and experience at our company. Learn more about our culture and our work.

Interested?

Are you interested in the opportunity you just read? If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. You can apply by sending us your CV and cover letter. In the interview process, you will meet, among others, Kelly Spence (Client Service Director) and Suzie Shaw (CEO)

We are looking to hire a Senior Account Manager to work on one of our biggest clients.

There’s international travel, big names, career defining projects and global scale. The opportunity represents a lot of what’s great about advertising, but inherently it means that we’re looking for a very specific type of person. Someone who loves a challenge, is eager to learn and thrives in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

“It’s an account where the intangibles really shine. If you’re a stickler for problem solving and love teamwork this is the position for you. It is definitely a milestone role in your career.” - Kelvin Chan, Senior Account Director and Hiring Manager

The Senior Account Manager is a highly motivated self-starter who can lead, but can also throw themselves into any project and do what needs to get done. The role requires an ownership mindset and a strong sense of responsibility across any task small or large.

Ideally they have an interest in gaming (not mandatory) from a personal or professional perspective. It’s important that the individual is comfortable expressing themselves in a team dynamic and able to share their passions and interests while being open and accepting of everyone else’s. We spend a lot of time together, so knowing what makes you tick is BIG for us.

At We Are Social we truly believe we create Ideas Worth Talking About (IDWTA); this role is central in making sure we deliver to that by ensuring that they set the team up for success. This is not done alone. This role will work alongside a talented and high performance Client Service team, along with Strategy, Editorial, Creative and Production. Together we truly shape the role social media plays in advertising with clients.

Key responsibilities

• Project and resource management
• Strong project management skills inc. timings, WIPs, agendas
• Experience in managing budgets inc. estimating, forecasting, billing etc
• Makes accurate resourcing requests based on project scope
• Communicates clearly and efficiently with clients and internal colleagues
• Is able to pivot and move forward in the face of changing priorities, client or internal
• Relationship management
• Builds trust with key client contacts by treating every task with care and professionalism
• A true collaborator who earns the respect and trust of their peers and client team
• A positive force within the agency as a key contributor and participator in agency and individual team culture
• Always communicates in an open and honest way and acts with integrity
• Creative and strategic contribution
• Translates client tasks into clear and concise briefs to set the Editorial and Creative team up for success
• Actively contributes to the creative process and builds on ideas, and is an evangelist about delivering ideas worth talking about
• Articulates a point of view on all things social, and finds solutions by collaborating with Strategy, Editorial, Creative and Production teams
• Provides clear, concise feedback and debriefs to keep teams on track
• Reporting
• Develop concise, insightful and learning-oriented reports that inform future actions
• Influencer Management
• Identify, recruit, negotiate, brief and oversee influencers across multiple projects
• Manage individual influencers according to their briefs, ensuring quality control, adequate review processes and optimal outputs

Your skills and experience

• You have 3-4 years of experience working in an agency
• You are solutions-oriented and can apply fluidity and structure to your role
• You enable and set the team up to succeed
• You have a passion for social-first content, and stay abreast of trends and key activity in the social media landscape
• You are familiar with influencer marketing and how brands should leverage them across all stages of the funnel
• You are willing to travel abroad frequently
• Passion and/or experience working in gaming is favorable
• You are expecting an annual remuneration between $85,000 - $95,000 inclusive of Superannuation
• You are currently based in Sydney

About We Are Social

We Are Social is a socially-led creative agency operating globally at the forefront of marketing and culture. We are the world's leading social specialist network: Over 1300 social experts in 19 offices around the world proving the power of social thinking to drive business value. We help brands immerse their stories in the real conversations their audience are having. We generate sharp strategies and inspiring campaigns, based on social insights for forward-thinking brands like Samsung, TikTok, Audi, Mastercard, Kayo, PWC and Colgate.

We’re focused on creating ideas worth talking about. How do we do that?

• We put social thinking at the centre of what we do.
• We connect people and brands in meaningful ways.
• We create ideas worth talking about.
• We Are Social.

Here in Sydney, we are a group of people from different walks of life, united by a passion for popular culture. We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity of thought and experience at our company. Learn more about our culture and our work.

Interested?

Are you interested in the opportunity you just read? If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. In the interview process you will meet Kelvin Chan (Senior Account Director and manager of this position), Kelly Spence (Client Service Director) and colleagues from the Client Services team.

Our client is a leading Creative Experience Design company based in Sydney. Specializing in crafting ambitious and adventurous experiences, they collaborate with a diverse range of clients including organizations, cultural institutions, architects, businesses, and brands. With a passion for creating Astonishingly Unforgettable Experiences, our client thrives on pushing boundaries and breaking the rules to deliver exceptional results.

Role Overview: As a Business Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Business Development Director across all new business opportunities. You will bring your entrepreneurial mindset to oversee the end-to-end pitch process, ensuring effective communication strategies and exceptional bid responses. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative environment where curiosity, collaboration, and tenacity are valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Business Development Director in identifying and qualifying potential opportunities.
• Actively monitor tender portals for relevant opportunities and coordinate the pitch process.
• Lead the tender writing process in collaboration with cross-functional teams to produce exceptional bid responses.
• Evaluate pitch/tender outcomes to drive continuous improvement and increase conversion rates.
• Maintain and improve internal documentation and CRM systems to streamline future tender responses.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field, or minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven project management skills and exceptional presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience or desire to work in a small team environment.
• Alignment with the company's values and a passion for experience design, digital, and arts & culture.
• Willingness to stay updated with market trends and industry developments through networking and attending events.

• Fun, fast-paced, and supportive work environment.
• Hybrid work model (Mon-Wed in office, hybrid Thur/Fri).
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.