Account Director/ Senior Account Director Permanent

Our client is an award-winning, fully integrated healthcare communications agency. Due to continued success, they are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Account Director/Senior Account Director to join their Med Ed team in Surrey.

Depending on experience, you will lead your team and oversee the delivery on multiple client projects and establish and maintain strong client relationships. In addition to your involvement in strategy, planning, development, and senior-level counsel, you will also play a significant role in business development, where you will be seeking out new opportunities and areas for organic growth whilst also contributing to developing proposals and leading pitches.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also receive great benefits including 25 days holiday (rising with service), bonus, pension, healthcare, day off on your birthday off, high street discounts, season ticket loan, regular appraisals, and much more.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for developing, budgeting, and managing allocated accounts to ensure the delivery of high quality projects to suit clients’ needs
• Building and maintaining great relationships with clients and other internal/external stakeholders
• Effectively lead, coach and mentor your team
• Contribute to business development on existing accounts and new businesses

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Life science degree
• Significant previous medcomms agency experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• The ability to lead and motivate a team
• Confidence, tact and a persuasive manner
• Previous experience within business development

This is a great opportunity to work for a leading agency in a fun and supportive environment. As our client works as a meritocracy, you will have excellent opportunities for career progression based on your personal performance.

To be considered for this role, candidates must be UK based and fully eligible to work in the UK. They must also have significant medical communications agency experience.

For more information or to submit an application for this role, please contact Sabine Willms on 01932 797963 or via email.

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