We are seeking an experienced Group Planning Lead who is naturally ambidextrous, with a commanding presence in the room. You should be adept at switching seamlessly between business development—leading large, complex global pitches and engaging with senior clients across the broader Accenture network—and operational tasks such as onboarding new client opportunities to ensure success from day one. Additionally, you must be willing to roll up your sleeves and contribute hands-on as needed.
While B2B marketing and communications are well-established parts of both the TMW and the wider Unlimited Group offerings, we require senior support to capitalize on an exceptional growth period for this sector. The B2B division is currently thriving, experiencing a surge in opportunities since joining the Accenture Song family a year ago. We aim to expand our senior team to effectively leverage these opportunities and bring additional expertise at a senior level.
Responsibilities
1. Actively collaborate across departments and agency methodologies.
2. Provide strategic oversight across multiple briefs, accounts, and business units.
3. Drive the development of innovative thinking and ideas.
4. Identify and cultivate opportunities for client growth.
5. Establish yourself as a thought leader and enhance the agency’s profile.
6. Mentor fellow planners, supporting their skill development.
7. Manage line responsibilities effectively.
Skills
What you need to succeed:
1. Ability to independently navigate complex environments and understand the evolving Accenture landscape and global opportunities.
2. Proficiency in building briefs, working closely with Client Service Leads to clarify client needs and help evolve service offerings.
3. Natural authority in the B2B space, capable of building trust with senior leads and clients quickly.
4. Confident, charismatic leadership style suitable for client interactions, internal teams, and pitch situations.
5. Strong core strategy skills, including journey planning, targeting, segmentation, messaging, insight, and proposition development.
6. Ability to leverage consumer insights and analytics to craft compelling stories influencing senior stakeholders.
7. Good judgment of creative work, with a brand literate approach to guiding creative teams.
8. Understanding of effectiveness methodologies.
9. Excellent collaboration and delegation skills, maximizing team and client contributions.
10. Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills, especially with senior audiences.
11. Proven success in new business development.
12. Commercial acumen to identify and act on growth opportunities.
Personality
1. Substantive, authoritative, credible, yet modest—embracing a no-ego culture.
2. Flexible and adaptable.
3. Passionate about communications.
4. Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
5. Collaborative mindset, valuing teamwork across client services, strategy, and creative functions.
What We Offer
We foster a strong culture centered on people, guided by the principle: "Be the best you can be and the rest will follow." You will learn from passionate colleagues and mentors, work on exciting and varied client projects, and enjoy a vibrant team environment.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 days over time
* Christmas Closure, Birthday Day, Volunteer Day
* Flexible Bank Holidays
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Benefits including Pension, Life Assurance, Eye Tests, Flu Jabs
* Additional perks like Holiday Purchase, Taste Card, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Scheme
We also host numerous social and charity events throughout the year. Join us for a lively, inclusive, and innovative work environment.
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