Account Director - Technology

Account Director level role working for a global business, specialising in integrated communications across technology and healthcare clients. As the Account Director, you will be heading up the team of 4 people, reporting into the MD. You will have ideally 8/9 years agency experience across both traditional and integrated PR campaigns. Native English language skills. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic lead to clients in the Technology team. Assume the role of principle day-to-day account lead for all regional retainer and project clients as required.
• Manage client teams to develop programs and campaigns for clients, communicating to the team any priorities, deadlines, developments and decisions made.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key media, influencers and third parties.
• Responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, client pitching and expanding revenues in existing clients where possible.
• Maintain regular communication with junior and senior team members ensuring the team operates in the most effective and efficient way to meet client needs.

The Requirements:

• You will have at least 7/8 years experience working in PR/Comms agency and a strong network within the Technology industry. 
• Fluency in English is essential. Cantonese or Mandarin advantageous. 
• Successful track record of helping to build and present strategic concepts, recommendations and tactics for clients and effectively executing programs
• A creative contributor to new business proposals and pitch presentations
• An effective people manager who knows how to motivate teams to deliver the best results