We are looking for a commercial, hands-on and vibrant Account Director to join our team.

Your role

• You are responsible for your business unit.
• You are assertive and great at guiding and managing your clients. You are the client’s business partner, sparring partner & daily contact.
• You manage, guard and delegate all briefings. You keep a helicopter view of all ongoing projects.
• You get the right people to the table, facilitate the processes and make sure everyone knows their role, to dos and deadlines.
• You have a will to act, but first to reflect on the strategy and the client’s business. Together with our strategic team you help lay the strategic foundation for the projects and campaigns.
• You have a nose for business, spot potential business opportunities and increase business results.
• You follow the latest industry evolutions and are up to speed with the latest technology and trends.
• You have excellent commercial skills and are a born negotiator.
• You have strong communication & presentation skills that allow you to make a difference, both internally within the agency and externally with clients.
• You manage, advise, train and inspire your account team. You coach and support them, giving them clear, open, direct and honest feedback in a constructive way.

Your profile

• At least 5 years of experience as an Account Director (or similar in another communication function).
• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Strong leadership skills (leading by example) & people skills.
• A hands-on & proactive mentality.
• Able to work under pressure and handle stress.
• Team player. You believe in we, not me.
• NL – FR – ENG.
• And of course: a good sense of humour and the will to celebrate and have fun.

What we offer you

• A challenging and inspiring job with some of our industry’s biggest and most exciting brands.
• A chance to grow your talent and sharpen your skills, with internal training via the BBDO Academy and external learning opportunities.
• A vibrant, creative and collaborative working environment full of energy, laughter and strong ideas.
• A fixed contract, competitive salary and an attractive package of fringe benefits.
• And above all: the chance to do work you’ll be proud of, together with people who love what they do.

Have we sparked your interest? Please contact Hanne Demedts.