About Ogilvy
Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
About the Role
As an Account Director, you'll step into a pivotal role, becoming the indispensable partner who transforms client ambitions into groundbreaking integrated solutions. Your expertise in orchestrating diverse capabilities ensures flawless execution, consistently delivering tangible impact. With 7+ years in agency, digital, or consulting, you've built a reputation for forging deep, senior-level client relationships. You're driven by the conviction that creativity is the ultimate growth engine, passionately making brands matter. If you thrive on being the go-to expert clients seek for their toughest challenges, adeptly leading teams and navigating obstacles, then this is your next bold move.
What You’ll Do
- Make our clients’ brands matter by bringing together the best mix of Ogilvy capabilities to solve business problems.
- Facilitate and lead best-in-class modern marketing work that delivers business success for clients and builds agency reputation.
- Become a trusted advisor to the clients to build client satisfaction and intimacy which opens up new growth opportunities for the agency.
- Independently lead integrated accounts of up to $1M.
- Be able to successfully lead medium-sized new business proposals or pitches (up to $1M), and work with Team Leads on larger pitches (>$1M)
- Responsible for margin growth/protection along with the PMO - including joint ownership of locally agreed targets.
What You’ll Need
- Proven ability to translate client needs into compelling, integrated marketing communications strategies, leveraging a deep understanding of modern marketing capabilities (e.g., data analytics, CX, martech) and what makes truly great work.
- Demonstrated success in building and nurturing senior-level client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor who balances client and agency interests, and proactively offers strategic counsel.
- Expertise in leading and motivating diverse internal and external teams (including creative, strategy, social, PR, CXT, PMO) to ensure seamless project delivery, optimal outcomes, and margin protection.
- A highly proactive approach to anticipating and resolving challenges, combining strong technical project management skills with exceptional EQ to navigate complex personalities and opinions.
- Experience in mentoring and developing direct reports, fostering their growth in client service, while continuously staying abreast of industry trends and agency IP to drive innovation.
How We'll Support You
Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.
