Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.
As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.
Role: Senior Account (Business) Director
Location: Stockholm, Sweden (Office presence expected at minimum 2 days per week)
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE ROLE AND TEAM
We are collaborating with a renowned global leader in the drinks and beverages industry to recruit a talented Senior Account (Business) Director. In this strategic role, you will helm a dynamic team to develop impactful content across multiple platforms. As a pivotal leader, you will cultivate and maintain strong relationships with senior clients, ensuring that exceptional client service and innovative thinking are integral to all endeavours.
The Senior Account (Business) Director spearheads the team in developing compelling and influential content while maintaining a strong and positive relationship with the Agency Chief. They will operate in close partnership with the Agency Chief on initiatives taking direction and steer where appropriate, with a shared responsibility for execution, problem-solving, and delivery. The Senior Account (Business) Director also provides exceptional strategic client service and creative insights while actively pursuing new business opportunities to drive growth. They establish and nurture strong senior-level client relationships, earning trust as a valued advisor. The Senior Account (Business) Director reports to the Group Account Director EMEA and manages one Senior Project Manager, with dotted lines into creative and project managers.
WHAT IS REQUIRED:
- Work closely with the client and the Creative Director to serve as the Brand Guardian, ensuring a positive client experience.
- Maintain financial control over accounts, including profitability, forecasting accuracy, and fee negotiation.
- Lead project execution to ensure client satisfaction and achievement of growth targets.
- Drive and be responsible for Clients Briefs.
- Lead from creative concept development to final delivery of Global toolkits 360 Global Campaigns including Drive Markets specific amplifications.
- Ensure that all concepts follow the client’s guidelines for responsible communication.
- Develop new business opportunities and introduce innovative solutions.
- Oversee a cross-functional team, including designers and project managers, to deliver creative productions across the markets.
- Partner with the Creative Director on the overall management of the studio team as well as large scale projects with clients.
- Manage the project list and demand planning for the annual year scope of work in partnership with the Group Account Director and the Creative Director.
WHAT GOOD LOOKS LIKE:
- 10+ years of relevant experience in Digital, Print, Motion Graphics, Web Design, UX/UI, Artwork, and Production.
- Native-level proficiency in Swedish and English.
- Excellent client engagement skills with the ability to influence and build strong relationships.
- Strong leadership with an emphasis on strategic thinking, creative judgment, and business growth.
- Proven track record in commercial growth across new and existing business.
- Ability to manage and develop team members from various backgrounds, fostering a culture of learning and inspiration.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and a keen interest in emerging technologies such as AI enhance project deliveries.
- Experience in consumer goods, luxury, or drinks & beverages sectors preferred.
Req ID: 17033
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Our values shape everything we do:
Be Ambitious to succeed
Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible
Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
Be always learning and listening to understand
Be Results-focused to exceed expectations
Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations
OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.
OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of relevant experience in Digital, Print, Motion Graphics, Web Design, UX/UI, Artwork, and Production
- Native-level proficiency in Swedish and English
- Excellent client engagement skills with the ability to influence and build strong relationships
- Strong leadership with emphasis on strategic thinking, creative judgment, and business growth
- Proven track record in commercial growth across new and existing business
- Ability to manage and develop team members from various backgrounds
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and keen interest in emerging technologies such as AI
- Experience in consumer goods, luxury, or drinks & beverages sectors preferred
OLIVER Agency Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about OLIVER Agency and has not been reviewed or approved by OLIVER Agency.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays are strong elements, with time off frequently highlighted as a standout part of the package. UK materials also describe generous annual leave that increases with service alongside additional personal days.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests U.S. employees can access a 401(k), and at least one account notes an immediate match. UK materials indicate a formal pension arrangement within the parent group.
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Affordable Benefits — Feedback suggests U.S. medical coverage is paired with employer-funded HSA/HRA or flex contributions that help offset high deductibles. These subsidies can meaningfully reduce out-of-pocket costs for some employees.
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What We Do
Established in 2004, we are the first and only company to design, build and run bespoke in-house agencies and ecosystems for brands. Today, we create work that delivers business growth, fame and purpose for over 200 clients in 46 countries and counting. Our unique model moves at the speed of modern business to drive change from the inside out; working smarter to make our clients’ money go further, and helping them build better solutions, systems and brands. Client solutions include Unilever’s U-Studio (a platform used by almost three-quarters of Unilever's brands globally), adidas’ off-shore hub and PepsiCo’s global digital team.
