Account Director

About Us Zeno is an integrated communications agency born from PR, with a presence across North America, Europe, APAC, and beyond. In Australia, we embrace a boutique vibe, enhanced by our extensive global network. This unique combination allows you to thrive within an agile team while accessing a wealth of resources for multi-market accounts and tapping into a huge array of global resources. Our diverse clients include global tech, consumer, and B2B brands, as well as local Aussie businesses. We’re looking for someone with a curious nature and a passion for leading corporate and B2B accounts.   Zeno Australia recently won the PR Awards Asia-Pacific 2024: Best Culture of the Year Award. We are purpose-driven and committed to a positive culture that supports and nurtures, while also inspiring everyone to push limits and to embody our Fearless Pursuit of the Unexpected motto. We also offer a benefits package like no other!     About the Job This is a full-time position located in Sydney CBD, with flexible working from home options two days a week. As an Account Director at Zeno, you will provide senior counsel for account teams and support the Managing Director and Senior Account Director in all operational aspects of our fast-growing business. While driving business development will be part of your role, your strategic mindset, strong financial acumen, and creative thinking will be key to your success. You’ll have a keen eye for identifying new business opportunities as they arise.   You will be working with a team of bright and enthusiastic communicators and a client portfolio comprising professional and financial services, technology, FMCG, and some of the world’s most innovative and fast-growing companies.   B2B and strong corporate comms experience is essential, with the capability to manage campaigns encompassing employee engagement, C-suite executive profiling, and issues management. You will also be confident in driving purpose, sustainability, and social impact programs.   You will need to be able to devise and execute integrated data-led communications programs that support clients in achieving their commercial and reputational objectives. A day in the life could include developing an RFP, managing a team and mentoring, reconciling account budgets, managing servicing levels, running media training workshops, troubleshooting client queries, and a whole lot more.   We are looking for an Account Director who will be a team player and who likes to get things done without drama or ego interfering! Please note that at least six years’ agency experience is essential, with a minimum of two years in an Australian agency. Strong local market and cultural knowledge is required.