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OMD Australia

Account Executive

To be known for performance for our clients from our people, always done with integrity

  • Media and communications

  • Full-time

  • Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia

  • Visa sponsorship · No

  • Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.

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Why OMD Australia

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OMD Australia is 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 employing 11,000+ staff across six offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Hobart.

Since launching in 2000, OMD Australia has grown to become Australia’s largest media and communications agency both in billings and size (RECMA 2018, 2019) On a global level, OMD has recently been named the RECMA number 1 agency against the ‘Qualitative ranking’ worldwide.

OMD offers a truly multi-disciplinary approach to media and marketing communications with one of the most diverse agency offerings in Australia. Our areas of expertise include, communications strategy and planning, media buying, social media, branded content, sponsorship, research and insights, programmatic, SEO /SEM and brand analytics including econometrics, attribution and marketing mix modelling.

If there is one thing that defines OMD, it is the philosophy that nothing is more important than our people. In 2019, OMD Australia was ranked fourth place in the ‘Best Place to Work’ study and has consistently featured in the top 50 for 11 consecutive years. OMD Australia won ‘Best Culture’ at Mumbrella Awards 2019 and ‘Employer of the Year’ at B&T Women in Media Awards 2019.

About the role

Job Description

As Account Executive you will play an important role in the delivery of our Performance with Integrity ambition across your client group. You will work with other members of your team in the creation of market leading ideas for your clients. ** ** What you'll be doing:

  • Work with Account Teams, Specialist Business Units and Strategists to create the Media idea
  • Assess all communication options via use of all media research tools
  • Collate data to enable your team to deliver detailed recommendations of the proposed communication strategy
  • Complete competitive data analysis and uncover innovative insights
  • Collaborate with and share information with the creative agency partners when required
  • Build professional and trusted relationships with your clients
  • Manage relationships with all stakeholders internal and external
  • Respond to clients requests in a timely manner
  • Grow knowledge of key media tools and systems to assist with best in class plans and trading delivery

What you'll need:

  • Strong planning skills across key media channels
  • Ability to build strong professional relationships with clients
  • High-level presentation skills (both written and verbal)
  • Organisational skills - the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proactive approach to all tasks and compliance to deadlines
  • Demonstrate a passion to do great, innovative work and inspire others
  • Ability to coach and develop junior team members
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Demonstrated experience within a media agency environment

  What's in it for you?

  • Access to top tier clients and complex business challenges
  • 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 flexible working
  • Parental leave
  • Fun social events - Annual ski trips

What you'll be responsible for

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    Communications Strategy

    Plan and execute the communications strategy that align with the goals of the company

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    External Communications Development

    Create, edit, and distribute content across a range of platforms that engage and inform a target audience

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    Media Management

    Plan, develop and execute media campaigns to build positive relationships between the organisation and its media and targeted audiences

Skills you'll need

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    Written communication

    Writes in a clear and structured format to convey information and ideas effectively to a target audience

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    Attention to detail

    Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables

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    Problem solving

    Identifies problems and develops logical solutions that address the problems

Meet the team

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