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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, BOOTS

FOR THE PHARM (VML, Ogilvy, Essence MediaCom)

We are The Pharm: an integrated, multi-specialty service and consulting model within WPP where we work with our client Walgreens Boots Alliance in partnership towards one shared mission: to help people across the world lead healthier and happier lives. 

The 150+ experts assembled at The Pharm (across Essence Mediacom, Ogilvy PR and VML) have a unique opportunity to dedicate ourselves to one client in pursuit of their ambitious mission, while collaborating with experts from across several agencies (and areas of expertise) within WPP. This role sits within the Boots Pharm team who deliver campaign work and is powered by the creative expertise of VML.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a superstar through-the-line Account Director, to join our Brand Experience (BX) team. You will work across the Boots portfolio (e.g Boots Summer campaigns) with a skew towards Boots Beauty. You will help lead large, complex projects, armed with your experience and proven ability to think and do. You will be able to problem solve and create highly effective and fruitful working relationships with clients and colleagues, collaborating with other members of the Boots team. You will have a solid understanding of strategy and always ensure that you and the team are working towards strategic objectives. You will be a role model to your line reports, who seek you out as a source of advice and guidance.

You will be viewed by clients and peers as an integral part of the business, who is able to offer equally valuable input on strategy, delivery and creative.

You will help to create momentum within the team to deliver high quality work, and drive growth. You will think beyond the short term, identifying potential opportunities, risks and solutions for how the team can fulfil or overcome them.

Supporting a Business Director, and working closely with the wider team, you will be viewed by clients and peers as their go to person, helping deliver a best in class and truly integrated campaigns, across (but not limited to) TV, social, DM, experiential, digital display, and ensuring integration across instore, .COM, PR, media and content/publishing teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Building strong and trusting relationships with clients who recognise your expertise, as well as your passion and commitment to doing the right thing for Boots. This relationship of trust enables you to have open and honest dialogue with your clients, challenging where needed, and finding mutually agreeable solutions.

• You will be a key driver of the creative process – thinking in a non-lateral fashion and creating the conditions for outstanding creativity. You work hand in hand with strategy, media, and creatives to define the task as well as fulfil it.

• There will be core projects where you will be responsible for the total output, incl. results, commercials and the client relationship on these projects. When there are issues you will step forward to lead the team in finding solutions. You will help improve ways of working across all teams and build our combined Boots/WPP relationship. You will have a good understanding of how to run an efficient and profitable project and contribute towards the team’s combined commercial targets.

• You will respond to requests to collaborate across the WPP network, and with clients, based on Boots strategic business objectives. This will enable you to grow the business, your experience, and to find even better creative solutions, strengthening the client relationship.

• You’ll support the team in identifying ways to continually improve in the day to day and month to month delivery of projects.

• You’ll work with clients to create the best solutions to their challenges and opportunities, and you will be empowered to make decisions relating to the leadership of your projects on a daily basis.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong experience as an Account Director, delivering TTL campaigns. ATL experience is a must.
• Experience Leading and line managing on accounts.
• A can-do attitude, be comfortable with the pace of a retail account
• Experience working on a fast-moving Client account is beneficial – for example supermarkets or telecommunications.
• Strong team player, and collaborative nature.
• Strong presentation skills with attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in and leading integrated agency relationships.
• Ability to lead integration efforts across multi-channel engagements.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Actively contributes to team and department culture.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Aside from a generous annual leave allowance and pension allowances, you will have access to a whole host of other benefits and activities such as:

• Life Assurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• BUPA
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Well-being Programme
• Employee Assistance Support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care and Glasses Vouchers
• Season Ticket Loans
• WPP Discount

IMPACT & INCLUSION

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their career

If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know via ukpeopleteam@thepharmglobal.com.