Account Director

Account Director - Paid Media Location: RemoteAbout the Agency:WePlay is a leading performance-driven sports marketing agency working in partnership with the world’s most ambitious and exciting brands in sports and entertainment.Since 2012, WePlay has been effectively helping a new breed of sports brand, to engage a new breed of sports fan. We are a digital-first, data-driven and commercially minded sports marketing agency, that provides a modern approach to marketing, with the aim of driving our client’s businesses forward.Our clients include both global and challenger brands, such as Ultimate Fighting Championship, SailGP, UEFA, Paris Saint-Germain, IRONMAN, TNA Wrestling, Team Vitality and many more.We have a collaborative and dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are highly valued. As an Account Director, you will have the opportunity to work with renowned sports brands and contribute to impactful marketing campaigns.If you are passionate about sports, providing great client service, and driving digital marketing strategies through insights, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on the sports industry. About the Role:We are seeking a skilled and experienced Account Director with Paid Media expertise to join our dynamic team. This role reports to the Head of Client Services and will own the marketing strategy for some of our most exciting clients.Furthermore, the clients you will manage as the Account Director sit within the combat sports vertical. An interest in combat sports (mixed martial arts, boxing and wrestling) are desired, but not essential.As an Account Director, your responsibility is to lead the Paid Media strategy, the account delivery and the account handling.Your mission is to develop and deliver campaigns and projects promptly and in line with the scope of work. With a client-focused mindset, you will collaborate with multi departmental teams to make sure that your strategies and campaigns are a success.As the leader of the project, you will confidently communicate updates to clients on their projects, spot opportunities for us to improve our partnership and to upsell additional services.You will lead a team on your accounts and provide information, training, and support. Inspiring your team with your solutions focused approach to client service, campaign execution, budget management and communication.About you ·
Proven experience working in a similar role, with a focus on overseeing campaigns on Meta, Google and Programmatic Advertising.·
Experience with customer sales and attribution from paid media channels.·
Expertise in measurement, reporting and tracking throughout paid media.·
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities with a keen attention to detail.·
Experience working with and passion for the combat sports field.·
A team player who likes working collaboratively to achieve KPI's.·
Bachelor's degree in Business, Advertising, Marketing, Data Science, or a related field.·
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.·
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.About the Benefits·
30 days holiday per year·
Opportunities to attend industry events·
Tickets to sporting events·
Access to WePlay Academy Training and External knowledge shares.·
Monthly socials·
Community days – we give you time off to support a cause you believe in·
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity policy·
A subscription to the Calm AppContract:Full Time, Permanent.About Equal OpportunitiesWePlay is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritised. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, ethnic background, family status, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, neuro-diversity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.We know that women are more likely to apply only If they believe that they can do everything in the job description. In an industry where only 20% are women, we urge you to have a go and apply so that we are always selecting the best candidate for the job from a wonderfully diverse pool of applications.