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GAD/BD Hiring
full-time•London
About this role
<div class="content-intro"><p><span data-contrast="auto">Established in 2004, </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">OLIVER</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">As a part of </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">The Brandtech Group</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">AI solutions</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.</span> </p></div><h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the role:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":240}"> </span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri,Arial",268442635,"22",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">With an unmatched history and tradition of creating iconic products, consumer connections and experiences, our client has been defining sport culture since the beginning. And </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">they’re</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> not done. We are working with the client to build a dedicated global centralised adaptation dedicated team, which will deliver all their global localised remastering and adaptation needs.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"920dbcde-2834-5e15-a5fa-062170b236ba|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri,Arial",268442635,"22",469775450,"eop",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"eop",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Our team will support the client’s global markets from our centralised offices as well as being onsite/</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">nearsite</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> with the clients in these markets. The support will span from </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">ecomm</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">, social, print and their retail content needs. This team will serve as the client's bespoke global adaptation global agency, working at the heart of their business.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">We are looking for people who want to work closer with clients and brands, who are entrepreneurial and relish the opportunity to be a part of something new and dynamic. </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Reporting to the Global Business Director, the Group Account Director oversees the team of 3x Regional Directors and 5x market Account Directors. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you will be doing:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":240}"> </span></h3>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Line management of Regional Directors and Account Directors, with oversight of full Account Management team </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Handle revenue growth through the existing portfolio and supporting new business wins</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide accurate gross profit & MI reports to senior management, including margin management</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Build strong value-add client relationships at various levels. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Work in true collaboration with the client and be responsible for Brand Guardianship on their projects to ensure that the client experience is as positive as possible. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Own the execution of projects, run rates and client satisfaction through catchups with job owners and the weekly account/project management WIP.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Help identify and convert business development and new business opportunities with assigned clients.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">A strong passion for sport and particularly for the client's brand. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Ideally a strong background in a retail environment, both online and offline. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Travel between London and AMS will be required.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What you need to be great in this role:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></h3>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experienced leader and a strong understanding of how to motivate and develop high performing teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience of building and sustaining meaningful client partnerships whilst maintaining a strong commercial focus.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Results driven – creation of and delivery against business plans driven by growth targets</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent communication skills to be able to robustly present ideas to clients, and continually cascade knowledge / news throughout immediate team and the wider business</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Confident working autonomously with partner or 3rd party agencies</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent presentation skills – both written and spoken</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Understanding of how to integrate with a client-side team whilst maintaining a top tier agency service.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Highly creative with the ability to generate ideas and practically contribute to studio output.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri,Arial",268442635,"22",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">The ability to manage and develop team members and align their </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">objectives</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> to agreed KPI’s.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"920dbcde-2834-5e15-a5fa-062170b236ba|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"Arial",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Calibri",201341986,"1",469769226,"Calibri,Arial",268442635,"22",469775450,"eop",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"eop",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">A clear understanding of all OLIVER services and products and how to utilise this knowledge to the accounts advantage.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience working with retail / sports sectors would be preferred.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">10+ years of relevant experience in:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Digital</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Print</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Motion Graphics</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Web Design</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">UX-UI</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Artwork</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Production </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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</ul>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">#LI-KA1 #LI-director #LI-</span></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="auto">Our values shape everything we do:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Be</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Ambitious</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to succeed </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Be </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Imaginative</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to push the boundaries of what’s possible </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Be </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Inspirational</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to do groundbreaking work </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Be </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">always learning and listening</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> to understand </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Be </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Results-focused </span></strong><strong> </strong><span data-contrast="auto">to exceed expectations </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Be </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> across our community, clients and creations </span> <br><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">OLIVER,</span></em><em> </em><em><span data-contrast="auto">a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. </span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto"> OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.</span></em></p></div>
What you'll do
- The Group Account Director oversees a team of Regional Directors and Account Directors, managing client relationships and ensuring project execution. They are responsible for revenue growth and identifying new business opportunities.
About OLIVER Agency
Established in 2004, we are the first and only company to exclusively design, build and run bespoke in-house agencies and ecosystems for brands. Today, we create work that delivers business growth, fame and purpose for over 300 clients in 48 countries and counting.
Our unique model moves at the speed of modern business to drive change from the inside out; working smarter to make our clients’ money go further, and helping them build better solutions, systems and brands. Client solutions include Unilever’s U-Studio (a platform used by almost three-quarters of Unilever's brands globally), and adidas’ off-shore hub.
We are part of the Inside Ideas Group (IIG), which combines specialisms from Adjust Your Set (content and culture), Dare (design, experience and engineering) and Aylesworth Fleming (property marketing). IIG joined marketing technology group, The Brandtech Group (formerly known as You & Mr Jones) in January 2019 to give their clients access to the latest marketing technology solutions. The group includes tech-driven marketing companies, 55, Mofilm, Collectively, Gravity Road, Blood and Mobkoi, and holds strategic investments in leading technology businesses including Pinterest, Niantic, AI Foundation, VidMob, Jivox, Zappar, EVRYTHNG, Automat, Blacktag and Beeswax.
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As a GAD/BD Hiring at OLIVER Agency, you will: the Group Account Director oversees a team of Regional Directors and Account Directors, managing client relationships and ensuring project execution. They are responsible for revenue growth and identifying new business opportunities..
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