Account Executive

We are a team. We are accountable. We partner with our clients to deliver strategic creative we are proud of.

We learn together, we create together, we win together.

And most importantly we have fun together.

About the Role

Ogilvy Sydney is looking for an Account Executive to work across the agency’s largest account, KFC Australia. The retail account is fast-paced, expands across multiple touchpoints in each campaign and is packed with growth opportunities. You will be immersed deeply in the business and will support across a range of projects, spanning brand through to digital, all connecting back to solving business challenges.

The team and client are part of what makes this role so unique. Ogilvy holds a longstanding and collaborative relationship with KFC and the wider agency village. The team are tight-knit, supportive, has no egos and always looking for ways to have fun on the day-to-day.

Your focus is supporting the team in the day-to-day management of the account, to ensure a seamless and superior level of service is delivered to the client every day. 

Key Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day administration of the account, including internal and client WIPs, workflow control, meetings, minutes, estimates and records, under the direction of the Account Manager/Director.
• Keep the team informed on work in progress, recognising issues early and pre-empting them.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the client’s brand and its competitive environment.
• Write briefs under the supervision of the Account Manager/Director.
• Work with internal stakeholders to get things done on time, on budget and at the right quality, including peers across departments and disciplines.

Experience & Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong presentation abilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to relate well to a variety of people and build productive relationships, while still introducing elements of fun and humour in the workplace.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to be open to new ideas from team members.
• Demonstrates initiative – a proactive thinker and doer who is inquisitive, hungry to learn and looks for ways to make a difference.
• The ability to approach problem-solving in innovative ways to gain the best solution.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritise

About the Offer

• A hybrid working environment to make sure work is working for you.
• A tailored personal development plan to help you identify and achieve your goals, coupled with a dedicated manager to support your career and personal development.
• Additional time off including your birthday, summer Fridays, and loyalty leave.
• We offer discounted rates with NIB Health Insurance and Fitness First for when you want to hit the gym.
• As well as yoga, meditation, and wellbeing programs to help keep your mind in shape.
• Confidential counselling support if your personal or professional life throws you a curveball.
• There are reward programs to acknowledge achievement and loyalty.
• We’ll give you a bonus for bringing other talented people and brilliant clients into the business.
• Access to discounts and vouchers for big household name brands via our benefits platform, Perkspace.

"When people are having fun, they produce better work” – David Ogilvy, Founder.

Please note: All applicants must have valid Australian working rights. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship for this position.

Ogilvy Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.