Account Manager

Posted:
12/11/2024, 10:30:02 PM

Location(s):
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands ⋅ North Holland, Netherlands

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

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 us

At Ogilvy Amsterdam, we inspire brands and people to impact the world. We do this by delivering borderless creativity at the intersections of culture, data and creativity. All of our disciplines work together in our bright, open-plan office, with a friendly culture and creatively permissive environment (we find the best ideas pop up that way).

We know that our success is a direct result of our dedicated team. Therefore, we are looking for a talented Account Manager who can contribute in nurturing and developing some of the most established regional and international brands. 

Responsibilities

As an Account Manager, you will lead your clients and projects and will be responsible for their daily management. You love to coordinate various online, offline and social projects from briefing to delivery, including budget follow-up and planning. You meet deadlines, coordinate workflow and overcome any difficulties by finding solutions during the project, keeping your Account Director and/or Business Leader informed throughout.

Last but not least, you are able to build strong relationships and foster a good team spirit with both clients and members of the agency to bring great ideas and creative work to life.

About you

  • Fluent in English, both verbal as well as in writing -- knowledge of Dutch is a big plus
  • 5-6 years’ experience – deep expertise in digital & direct marketing incl. activations, broad experience in ATL and global campaigns
  • Comfortable in growing senior client relationships and business
  • Skillful project management – expert at defining the scope of a project, delivering on time and on budget
  • Strong organizational skills and detail-orientated
  • Enthusiastic and curious team player
  • Good communicator
  • Proven experience in managing team members
  • Hands on, flexible and open to work in an agile environment
  • You master a range of presentation techniques to inspire the client and sell creative work
  • You have an understanding of the financial forecast/overview of your clients

What we offer

  • A full-time job at one of the most creative and most award-winning professional network agencies
  • The opportunity to work for A-brands that are highly visible
  • Local, regional and global clients
  • Attractive package and benefits
  • Continuous trainings
  • Career conversation and growing opportunities
  • Part of WPP, Cannes Number 1 global holding network
  • Energetic atmosphere
  • Incredible rooftop
  • Hybrid office & home working policy

 

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. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities – 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please do not hesitate to let your recruiter know.