Group Account Director (12 month FTC) (div/f/m)

Job Description

DEPT® is seeking a Group Account Director to lead the CRM/Onsite and Advertising workstreams for eBay. The Group Account Director will oversee strategy development and execution, managing a team to deliver innovative solutions that drive revenue and engagement. The role requires a blend of account management and strategic planning, ensuring high standards of work and fostering a proactive and energized team culture.

Role Involves:

• Developing and executing annual strategies in partnership with senior clients.
• Overseeing teams to create compelling digital content and advertising campaigns.
• Leading, motivating, and inspiring the team to achieve excellence.
• Managing contract negotiations and overseeing commercial agreements.
• Delivering and tracking profitable growth for clients.
• Ensuring constant innovation across all deliverables.
• Contributing to the creative process with strategic insights and ideas.
• Overseeing budget management for campaigns and ongoing activities.
• Managing relationships with platforms and partners.
• Presenting work internally and externally.
• Completing work to deadline, often under pressure.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in roles servicing clients in an agency environment.
• Proven track record in managing large client and agency teams.
• Experience with complex campaigns, including paid social and CRM.
• Confident with both brand and conversion/direct-response campaigns.
• Strong leadership skills, able to create a proactive and energized team culture.
• Experience working directly with director and C-level clients on strategy development.
• Excellent project management skills, with a focus on efficiency and innovation.
• Brilliant written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to react quickly within a fast-paced environment.

DEPT® Offers:

• Flexible hybrid working policy.
• Company pension scheme.
• Lease bike options / JobRad and 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket.
• Contribution to health through the OpenUp platform.
• Flexible package for digital food stamps and/or fitness providers/sport clubs/massage studios, internet costs, and/ or public transport.
• Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals.
• Social events and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
• Training, development and certifications.