Account Manager

<div class="page"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <h3><strong>ABOUT OGILVY SOCIAL.LAB&nbsp;</strong></h3> <p>Ogilvy Social.Lab (OSL) is a full-service advertising agency headquartered in Brussels’ WPP Campus. As part of the international Ogilvy network, our operations span four continents with over 15 nationalities on the 130-strong team working in our offices – our mindset is borderless.</p> <p>We proudly collaborate with prominent international and regional clients, including Unilever, Absolut, Mondelez, Ford, IKEA, Vans, EU and Belgian institutions, fueling their success internationally.</p> <p>Entrepreneurship pulses through our veins, embodying our name with a "lab” mentality. We constantly innovate and experiment, staying in sync with the ever-evolving digital media landscape we specialize in.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>ROLE</strong></h3> <p>We’re looking for an experienced and driven Account Manager to nurture and develop on of our most loved and established brands.</p> <ul> <li>Under the supervision of an Account Director, you’ll lead your clients’ projects and be responsible for their daily management.</li> <li>You coordinate various 360 projects from briefing to delivery, including budget follow-up and planning.</li> <li>You ensure that the creative team, traffic manager, production, and media are aligned throughout the project, to meet deadlines and coordinate workflow.</li> <li>You are responsible for overcoming any difficulties and finding solutions during the project while keeping your Account Director and team informed throughout.</li> <li>You build strong relationships and foster good team spirit with both clients and members of the agency to bring great ideas and creative work to life.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></h3> <p><strong>Client</strong></p> <ul> <li>You have a thorough understanding of the client’s business and the major trends shaping their market.</li> <li>You are the client’s main point of contact.</li> <li>You build relationships with clients based on trust and a mutual understanding.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Creative/Strategy</strong></p> <ul> <li>You are the creative team’s main contact, providing direction on creative briefs, generating enthusiasm, and earning their trust.</li> <li>You master a range of presentation techniques to inspire the client and sell creative work.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Finance</strong></p> <ul> <li>You manage the agency’s billing system and are responsible for invoicing, issuing POs, etc.</li> <li>You have an understanding of the financial forecast/overview of your clients.</li> <li>You keep a clear overview of all income, costs, and expenses and track media spent (if any).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Administration</strong></p> <ul> <li>You have a thorough working knowledge of all agency systems: plan briefings, reviews, follow planning procedures, etc.</li> <li>You are ultimately responsible for ensuring work is produced efficiently, on time, and within budget.</li> <li>Interagency coordination between our agencies and agencies located in other countries, particularly the UK, would be beneficial.</li> <li>You will work in close collaboration with your Business Director, who will set in place a structured way of working.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>PROFILE</strong></h3> <ul> <li>4-6 years of experience with experience in social-focused campaigns and content production.</li> <li>Native in Dutch, with proficiency in French and English.</li> <li>Comfortable in growing senior client relationships and business.</li> <li>Skillful project management – expert in scoping and delivering projects on time and on budget.</li> <li>Proven experience in managing team members.</li> <li>Enthusiastic team player. Curious and keen to grow &amp; learn. Flexible and open to working in an agile environment. Hands-on.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>OFFER</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Full-time opportunity in an ever-growing, trendsetting advertising agency based in the greenest building in Brussels – the new WPP Campus.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Work alongside a team of diverse and people-focused individuals, on impactful projects and with an array of local, regional, and global clients.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>We are committed to keeping our environmental footprint low and ensuring that our work is ethical.&nbsp;</li> <li>We thrive on transparency – Our words and promises produce actions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Attractive package and benefits</li> <li>Strong flexibility plan</li> <li>Continuous training opportunities</li> <li>As part of Ogilvy Social. Lab, you will be provided with continuous opportunities to grow through training and career conversations while doing strong work that works.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </div>