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We have a new opportunity for an Associate Director on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join our growing lifestyle team at M+C Saatchi Fabric. You’ll be a PR maestro with exceptional expertise across Consumer PR, social, and lifestyle big brands, with a collaborative and creative mindset and an eye on culture.
About The Role
As Associate Director on the Fabric team, you will play a key leadership role, ensuring the effective day-to-day running of the department and your accounts, delivering strategic and creative work we are proud of, and fostering growth in profitability and reputation.
Working as part of the management team, you will lead the Fabric team, nurture client portfolios, and develop operational strategies aligned with the company's broader vision. You will also focus on talent development within the department and shaping agency culture, embodying our philosophy of Brutal Simplicity of Thought.
Responsibilities
1. Leadership: Lead by example, inspire your team, and promote a motivated, passionate work environment.
2. New Business & Commerciality: Cultivate networks for new opportunities, contribute to organic growth, create compelling responses to new business pitches, and plan resources accordingly.
3. Account & Business Management: Oversee delivery, manage client relationships, and ensure strategic and financial oversight.
4. Finance: Understand finance processes, estimate campaign costs, and oversee billing and forecasting.
5. Team Management: Manage cross-functional teams, mentor senior staff, and ensure resource planning aligns with project scopes.
6. Client & Partner Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners, providing strategic counsel.
7. Strategic & Creative Ideation: Lead creative development, ensuring ideas deliver fame and exceed expectations.
What You’ll Bring
* Extensive experience in global consumer and lifestyle PR/media management.
* Strong cultural awareness across youth culture, fashion, music, and lifestyle sectors.
* Proven leadership in brand partnerships and stakeholder management.
* Strategic planning skills and toolkit development expertise across markets.
* Excellent communication skills, fluent in developing strategies and presentations.
* Ability to lead new business initiatives and pitch effectively.
About M+C Saatchi
Celebrating 20 years, M+C Saatchi Sport and Entertainment connects brands to consumers through passions, with clients including adidas, Google, Red Bull, and others. The agency operates globally with offices in major cities and specializes in sport, entertainment, and lifestyle campaigns.
What You’ll Get
A competitive salary and benefits package, including holiday allowance, private healthcare, pension, life assurance, and income protection.
About Our Group
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing differences and promoting an equitable work environment. We welcome applications with reasonable adjustments as needed.
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