Account Director - OMD Sydney A little bit about us...

We are a proud part of the OMD global network, the world's leading marketing and communications agency. As part of the Omnicom Media Group, we provide services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries and employ 11,000+ staff.

Since launching in 2000, OMD Australia has grown to become Australia's largest media and communications agency, consistently winning awards including Best Place to Work for 15 consecutive years.

In our Sydney office, we work in an awesome (dog friendly) office - a converted locomotive workshop, with high ceilings and top-tier snacks. You'll enjoy the flexibility of true hybrid working - 2 days wfh, 2 days in our office and 1 day in the client office for WIPs and meetings.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Account Director to join our team, leading media planning and delivery across a range of iconic global FMCG brands.

The campaign work is a mix of awareness and response, with a definite digital skew. Working closely with client stakeholders, agency partners and specialist teams, you will develop and deliver integrated media campaigns that drive business growth. You will lead full-funnel media strategies, using consumer and retailer insights to create connected experiences across channels. There will be some brand campaigns, and plenty of retail and product ones.

About you:

The ideal candidate will bring strong cross-channel planning experience, deep digital expertise, and a proven ability to deliver effective campaigns from brief through to activation. You will be a strategic thinker, naturally curious, collaborative, calm,



patient and confident influencing stakeholders at all levels. You'll use your digital media planning experience and measured approach to help shape the direction of some famous global brands at a local level, and lead a high-performing team with support from a Business Director.

- Highly competent in digital (and traditional media channels), along with the data and technology requirements to deliver market leading work. Ideally experience in eCommerce, BVOD, VVOD and YouTube.
- Deliver best in class client service that builds business.
- Have some experience managing Account Managers and Execs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Preferably already an Account Director in a hold co or indie media agency.

Responsibilities include:

- Lead the team in the use of the OMD planning process to create the media idea and implementation.
- Play a key role in strategic development workshops.
- Ensure in-depth assessment of all communication options, using media research tools, delivers innovative insights.
- Ensure the reporting of competitive, consumer and market data delivers innovation insights.
- Become a vital communications partner to your clients.
- Deliver clear and innovative plans that bring the communication strategy to life.




- Be aware of issues facing client's business and adopt pro-active strategies to address them.
- Surprise and delight your clients via pro-activity.
- Provide budget forecast figures for your respective client/s.
- Effective management, mentoring and leadership of direct reports.

What's in it for you?

- Access to top tier clients and complex business challenges.
- Surrounded by the best of the best to help your learning and growth.
- Continuous development through our mixed learning approach.
- All the tools, equipment and mentors you need to be successful in your role.
- Our organisation encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives.
- We have a bright, open plan and dog friendly office (we love our furry friends).
- We encourage and fully support versatile working.
- Parental leave.
- Fun social events and an abundance of breakie options and snacks in our kitchens.

Next steps:

Sound exactly like the sort of role for you? Apply now!

We are a committed Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are dedicated to ensuring that all employees, and prospective employees, can work in an environment that is free from any form of employment discrimination based on race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, physical or mental impairment/disability or any other status. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

📌 Account Director (Sydney)
🏢 OMD Australia
📍 Sydney