Account Director (EU & Global Campaigns)

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Position description

Red Flag Global, the multi-award-winning Strategic Communications, Public Affairs and Campaigns consultancy, is inviting applications from talented and ambitious candidates for the role of Account Director to develop and execute EU and global campaigns on behalf of our growing and diverse EU and international client base.

Founded in 2013, Red Flag has transformed how businesses, associations and non-profits strategise, communicate, campaign and influence. Red Flag now represents and advises many of the biggest companies, coalitions and industry associations across the globe from its offices in Brussels, London, Washington DC, Dublin and Cape Town.

Red Flag specialises in designing and executing integrated campaigns to address sensitive and business-critical issues. We run high-stakes advocacy campaigns, combining traditional public affairs with campaigning disciplines including media relations, digital advocacy, message testing, citizen mobilisation and alliance building.

Our expert campaigners are recognised as the most creative, diligent and dedicated consultants in their industry and we work hand-in-hand with the most interesting and exciting clients to conceive and execute multi-disciplinary campaigns that win.

We are seeking like-minded, energetic and motivated candidates for a key role in the agency. This is an exciting opportunity to join our talented team of former government advisers, senior diplomats, journalists, NGO campaigners and expert political consultants.

About the role

Following a series of major new client wins, Red Flag is now recruiting an Account Director (EU & Global Campaigns) to drive and support engagement across our growing EU and international client base.

At Red Flag, Account Directors are responsible for developing and managing campaigns on behalf of our clients, implementing integrated communications and public affairs plans, leading client accounts and providing strategic counsel, developing new business leads, and pitching for new accounts.

This position is scoped to be based in our office in Brussels, but candidates based in other EU capitals or working remotely will be considered. Some international travel will be required.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive overall growth of accounts including profit goals in your portfolio;
  • Plan, develop and manage budget recommendations, work goals, measurements, and training requirements necessary to provide both quality and profitable service to clients;
  • Ensure the timely development and execution of plans, campaigns, and projects to assure earnings, growth, and profit goals are achieved;
  • Maintain open and complete communications of client issues with functional leaders and corporate management;
  • Provide leadership/motivation and convey the vision and values of Red Flag to the assigned staff.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Proven experience as an Account Director on EU and international accounts;
  • Exceptional persuasion and leadership skills, proven client-handling skills with experience managing large accounts and dealing with the media;
  • A strong network of media and stakeholder contacts in relevant political, media and regulatory spheres;
  • Proven ability to foster and maintain long-term relationships with senior clients and contacts;
  • Demonstrable experience in pitching and negotiation;
  • Solid understanding of project management, budgeting, reporting and performance evaluation techniques and metrics;
  • Excellent organisational and leadership skills;
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including fluent English. Additional languages are an advantage.

What we offer

Red Flag prides itself on being an industry-leading employer that drives innovative thinking, fosters collaboration and secures results. We have an established policy of promoting from within and provide a staff development programme and clear pathways to promotion, as well as generous staff benefits and incentives.

We offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits based on experience, including an attractive annual bonus scheme and new business commission scheme;
  • Structured mentorship and in-house training;
  • Support for professional development opportunities;
  • Hybrid working model;
  • Generous annual leave allowance.

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