Client Services Director
- Recruiter
- We Are SSG
- Location
- Wokingham
- Salary
- 70000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 08 Aug 2017
- Closes
- 30 Aug 2017
- Sectors
- Sales, Sales Director
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are pleased to be working with a brand new client in their search for a highly capable Client Services Director.
Our client who are at the cutting edge of their business are an Agency with a difference who are leading the pack when it comes to AI.
You will be a competent and practiced Client Services Director that has worked within an B2B Agency culture who will be able to deliver growth and exceed business expectation.
With exceptional people-management skills, first-rate knowledge of industry trends, client brand guidelines, and excellent attention to detail, you will be required not only to provide exceptional tactical and day-to-day account support, but also to strategically and proactively develop and grow the account, extending opportunities with new clients and across new geographical boundaries.
Key Responsibilities
?? Develop a clear understanding of clients' objectives and develop strategies that meet those objectives, while utilising the full range of our clients' services ?
?? To build a pipeline of future work and ensure that the existing client revenue target is achieved ?
?? To help identify, develop and convert new business opportunities ?
?? Work closely with the Creative and the Technology Teams to continually exceed client expectations ?
?? Work with the Technology Team to develop appropriate client solutions within commercial and strategic ?parameters ?
?? Maintain financial control of the account, reporting, NPS action plan and oversight of project-to-head ?allocation ?
?? To negotiate beneficial and competitive rate cards and contracts with client procurement teams ?
?? To manage tracking and reporting of performance to ensure team accountability and quality of service ?
?? To promote our clients vision and ownership of its values and strategic objectives ?
?? Monitor client relationships for undiscovered opportunities ?
?? Ultimately be responsible for the client relationships at the highest level ?
?? To lead and nurture the client services team to provide the very highest levels of client servicing ?
?? Be the go-to person for all account and industry insight and news: have a total grasp of the marketplace ?
Skills and experience ?
?? Experience as a Senior Account Director role would be beneficial
?? Ability to set realistic client expectations from the outset ?
?? Experience of identifying and attaining new business opportunities ?
?? Strong understanding of client brand guidelines and keeping abreast of relevant developments ?
?? Experience of monitoring and reporting on client profitability, along with revenue forecast planning ?
?? Ability to identify industry trends/competitive moves that may affect a client's business, and present dynamic ?solutions ?
?? Strategic mind-set with a strong eye for detail ?
?? Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to appreciate client demands ?
?? Evidence of working with creative teams and developers effectively ?
?? Understanding of digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Humanoid Robotics ?
?? Experience of working in a fast-paced environment ?
If you are seeking to join a market leading firm that is searching for the "Best of the Best", then we would like to hear from you immediately.
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