Job Description
THE COMPANY
Our client is a globally recognised beauty specialist, combining expert products and proprietary technology with simple, audience-first marketing and culturally relevant brand experiences.
THE ROLE
As the Communications Director, you will be responsible for leading the account portfolio and building strong client relationships. It is important to have a deep understanding of the beauty and wellness industry to drive strategic and creative campaigns.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and pitch creative and strategic ideas aligned to client objectives, delivering standout campaigns and fresh media opportunities beyond day-to-day activity.
- Drive innovative thinking by identifying new angles and industry trends to elevate client visibility and thought leadership.
- Build strong, trusted client relationships, offering solutions while anticipating challenges and confidently managing issues.
- Lead and inspire the team, taking full ownership of output to ensure all work is delivered on time, to a high standard.
- Oversee team operations, including media monitoring, internal meetings and clear weekly roles and responsibilities to maximise efficiency and opportunities.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality reporting across all timelines, with strong insights, competitive awareness and clear strategic value for clients.
- Manage and develop direct reports through appraisals, setting clear KPIs and supporting ongoing growth and performance.
- Demonstrate strong expertise across media, influencer and industry landscapes, leveraging relationships and insight to secure impactful coverage, partnerships and opportunities.
THE PERSON
You should demonstrate accountability for client portfolio performance and identify opportunities for financial growth, whilst driving integrated ideas across the wider network.
You should have a proven ability to grow existing business organically, alongside a clear understanding of account financials and billing, while effectively managing team capacity and resource planning.
The ability to develop credentials and write new business proposals is key. As well as leading opportunities from research and strategy through to pitch.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Searchlight only advertises active roles
- Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
- We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.
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We strive to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
