Account Director - 12 month Shopper Marketing Contract – opportunity to relocate to New Zealand

Have you ever considered a move abroad as part of your advertising career and if so, have you thought about New Zealand? This beautiful, cultured and outdoorsy country is often overlooked as a place to gain some international experience, but it actually has a really creative and vibrant advertising scene which punches well above its weight in global award ceremonies and is home to some fantastic agencies and brands.

This small but well-established Auckland-based retail and shopper marketing agency has a lovely, collaborative, fun and supportive culture as well as an excellent mix of big global, blue chip clients, plus interesting local brands. They also have the backing of a well-respected regional network.  Whilst focusing primarily on Shopper Marketing, their remit stretches across retail, shopper and brand and they pride themselves on being full-service with PR, media, digital and content all under one roof.

They are currently on the hunt for a talented Account Director / Senior Account Director for a 12 month maternity contract starting in late October (their Spring), leading on a number of key FMCG accounts in the food, health & wellbeing and hygiene sectors. You will need integrated experience and ideally specific shopper and retail experience.

They are open to hiring a candidate with UK experience who would be happy to relocate to New Zealand for the next year. They would also be open to discussing the possibility of an extension beyond this / conversion to a perm role if all went well and agency workflow allowed.

Account Director requirements:-

• Significant experience in professional client relationship management
• A background in advertising, design or marketing
• Proven FMCG experience, ideally including:
  • Trade marketing experience
  • Shopper marketing experience across all disciplines
  • Shopper Activation
• The ability to plan and strategise at a senior level
• A persuasive and confident approach to creative projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Effective team management capabilities
• A keen attention to detail and budgetary restraints
• Full awareness of creative processes and techniques – including digital platforms
• Competent use of tools such as Pegasus, Word and Excel

If you are an established Shopper or Integrated Account Director (or Senior Account Director) and are up for the adventure of developing your career in a beautiful new country, within a friendly, supportive agency, then please apply here today.

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