Account Director

**We’re looking for an Account Director at Grid Worldwide**

Are you ready to dive into the heart of creativity and make waves in the world of branding and advertising? At Grid Worldwide, we're not just another agency—we're a powerhouse of bold ideas, fearless creativity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

**Who We Are**: At Grid Worldwide, we’re not just ‘account management’. We believe in the unconventional - we are a tribe of planners, storytellers, organisers, creative and strategic partners who live and breathe creativity. From our dynamic offices in Illovo, we build brands that defy expectations, challenge the norm, and leave a meaningful impact on the world.

**_ We are The Make it Mean Something Company. _**

**What We Need**: We’re on the hunt for an AD to join our Account Management team. You’ll be the maestro of relationships (internal and external), the navigator of complex projects, have administrative excellence, and be a champion of the creative product. If you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment and have a passion for turning client challenges into quality solutions, you might just be the one we’re looking for.

**What You’ll Do**:

- **People Whispering**: Build and nurture strong relationships with our clients, suppliers, partners and internal teams understanding their needs, goals, and aspirations. In a nutshell being able to bring the best out of people.
- **Project Juggling**: Supporting your Business Lead and the AM team in driving multiple projects, ensuring timelines are managed, processes adhered to, budgets are respected, and creativity flows smoothly.
- **Creative Conductor**: Collaborate with our brilliant creative minds to deliver groundbreaking work that make waves in the industry.

**What You Bring**:

- **Passion**: A fiery passion for solving business problems through strategic thinking, creativity and a love for all things branding, advertising and everything in between
- **Experience**: Minimum 5 years’ experience in account management within the creative industry and agency environment, with a clear understanding of client service processes, as well as experience in driving large projects with many moving parts creating seamless integration. Brand design experience is essential.
- **Adaptability**: A chameleon-like ability to thrive in a dynamic, agile environment where no two days are the same.
- **Communication**: Stellar communication skills, both verbal and written, because clear communication is the heartbeat of our success.
- **Team Spirit**: A team player mentality, ready to lead, collaborate, ideate, and celebrate victories together.

**Why Grid Worldwide?**
- **Culture**: We’re not just coworkers; we are a collective of fearless thinkers and doers who celebrate creativity in everything we do.
- **Opportunity**: Grow professionally and personally in an environment that encourages autonomy, collaboration and ambition.
- **Impact**: Your work won’t just make ripples; you will be a vital cog in a broader account management team working to build meaningful relationships and inspire great work.

**Ready to Make Your Mark?** If you’re ready to unleash your creativity, challenge the status quo, and join a team that dares to dream big, we want to hear from you.

**Account Director**:
**Typically oversees multiple projects within a specific account group. The AD is deeply involved in managing the client relationship, setting the strategic direction for each account, and driving the creative and financial success of those accounts.**

**Some key qualities Grid is looking for in a AD**:
**Strategic understanding**:

- Understanding of the client-specific strategy, working closely with strategy and creative teams in aligning the creative work with each client’s unique objectives, and ensuring consistent delivery and quality.
- Leading client presentations, campaign approvals, as the main point of contact for key clients, as well as creative direction in internal creative reviews.

**Client relationship builder**:

- One of your main roles is to be the bridge between our clients and our internal teams. You're the point person for clients, understanding their goals, challenges, and dreams, and then translating that into actionable plans for our team to execute. You're basically the translator, making sure everyone speaks the same language and stays on track.

**Team leader**:

- When it comes to our internal team, you're a cheerleader and a coach. You're there to support the junior AM’s, motivating them, and helping them grow. Whether it's providing resources, removing roadblocks, or just being a sounding board, you're a go-to person for guidance and encouragement.

**Problem solver**:

- And of course, you're a problem solver extraordinaire. When things hit the fan - and let's face it, they sometimes do - you're the one who swoops in, assesses the situation, and leads the charge to find a solution. It's all about staying cool under pressure and keeping ev