At Saatchi & Saatchi, we believe NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE. We value FREEDOM, BRAVERY, IMAGINATION, and COLLABORATION. We unravel business problems with world-changing ideas. We dig for the truth, apply innovation & creativity, then actualize to world-class standards. We’re results-obsessed. This is a leadership role in the truest sense. You’re not just running accounts — you’re shaping partnerships, driving growth, and setting the standard for how we think, work and deliver.

You lead from the front: with clarity, confidence and a strong point of view. You know how to balance creativity, commerciality and client ambition — and bring people with you while doing it. What you’ll do: Own the partnership

Lead the day-to-day relationship across your client portfolio

Act as the trusted senior advisor and “go-to” across all aspects of the business

Build strong, influential relationships with senior stakeholders

Navigate complex challenges with confidence and clarity Drive the business

Take accountability for the overall success of your accounts — creatively, commercially and operationally

Identify growth opportunities and unlock new revenue streams

Contribute to and lead business development initiatives

Constantly look for smarter ways to deliver value and impact Shape strategy & creative direction

Lead strategic thinking across your client portfolio

Articulate clear, compelling strategies that deliver real business outcomes

Partner closely with creative teams to elevate and strengthen ideas

Ensure all work is insight-led, on strategy and best-in-class Lead the operation

Oversee delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring excellence at every stage

Ensure efficient processes, workflows and systems are in place

Maintain visibility across all projects, risks and opportunities

Champion high standards of quality, accuracy and execution Own the numbers

Manage overall account financial performance — revenue, profitability and forecasting

Oversee budgets, scopes and financial reporting

Ensure commercial discipline across all work

Treat client investment with care and accountability Lead and inspire

Build, lead and develop a high-performing team across disciplines

Coach and mentor Account Directors, Managers and Executives

Create an environment where people feel supported, trusted and motivated

Set the tone — positive, ambitious and solutions-focused What you bring

8+ years’ experience in account management within a creative agency

Proven experience managing senior clients and complex portfolios





Strong strategic thinking with the ability to influence at a senior level

Commercial acumen and financial management expertise

Excellent leadership and team development capability

Confidence presenting, negotiating and driving decisions

Solid understanding of integrated marketing and production processes How you show up

You’re accountable — you own outcomes, not just outputs

You’re influential — people trust your thinking and follow your lead

You’re strategic — you see the bigger picture and connect the dots

You’re commercial — you understand how work drives business

You’re inspiring — you bring energy, clarity and direction What success looks like

Strong, trusted and long-term client partnerships

High-performing, engaged and growing teams

Work that is strategically sharp and creatively outstanding

Healthy, growing accounts with strong commercial performance A reputation as a leader who elevates both people and work Why Saatchi & Saatchi Because this is where you lead the charge.

You’ll have real influence — on the work, the relationships and the future of the business.

All within a culture that backs bold thinking, rewards ambition and believes in making the impossible happen.

Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses. You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com. Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering: A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.

A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us."

Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.





A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.

A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees.

Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.

Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.

Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.

Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.

A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses.

Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/

Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network. If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement.

We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply. Diversity. Inclusion.

Equity. More than just words; these are part of our DNA.

At Publicis

Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation. We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate. We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.

Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today. So be you — we like it that way. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.

If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via [email protected]; your personal information will be kept confidential.

📌 Senior Account Director (Sydney)
🏢 Saatchi u0026 Saatchi
📍 Sydney