Associate Account Director

Agency : Kaimera Job Description : We're looking for an Associate Director with TV planning experience to join the Client Services team at Kaimera, part of the Havas Media network. This role will be based in Kaimera's Surry Hills office. About the role The Associate Director role autonomously leads and manages the outputs of their team and clients, alongside their Director and/or the Chief Client Officer. They have full remit over client financial deliverables and outputs, as well as forecasting. Often candidates have been or are looking to be an internal pillar leader. A candidate will likely have experience managing 3+ direct reports and their career planning. They are able to own their teams' roadmap and stretch themselves beyond their own stream to the wider agency. The role must be able to create top-class, compelling rationale that drives strategy forward and inspires. They will represent Kaimera as an external spokesperson. Can demonstrate success leading large or complex areas that could have clear impact to the success of Kaimera. You will also have the opportunity to work on pitches or new business work. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and manage the strategy, planning, and implementation across your assigned portfolio of clients. Oversee the financial health of client accounts, including invoicing, reconciliation, and budget management. Act as the technical expert and coach for direct reports, ensuring excellence in media process from start to finish. Proactively anticipate client needs and lead initiatives that drive cross-pillar commercial solutioning and business growth. What are we looking for? COMMERCIAL ACUMEN: Can anticipate future trends and recommend changes to positively increase our commercial position. Can create a sound commercial strategy for multiple clients in multiple industries. Can manage entire budget process. Comfort in acting as an agency voice in commercial discussions with clients and partners. CLIENT SERVICE: Has put in place and enforced processes which forces Kaimera to deliver above and beyond for their clients. Looks beyond their core clients to balance competing external demands and internal capacity. Is able to assemble and steer internal teams to service our clients with expert precision. Understands how to resolve themselves or when to involve senior management. Accountable for client NPS scores. ACCOUNTABILITY: Ensures the right structures exist to empower ownership at the right level. Assumes ownership of all clients within their stream. Works laterally to encourage personal and organisational accountability between their team and other divisions. TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS: A confident people leader and people influencer. You have the trust of Kaimera leadership in managing high stakes external relationships, and assume accountability of internal team alignment. TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE: Effectively links internal, client, and industry trends in emerging and aging tools, platforms and channels. Is proactive in lifting the capability across the agency, not just in their core function. LIVING OUR VALUES: Takes responsibility for their entire teams individual and collective behaviour. Accountable for ensuring their team demonstrates Kaimera values both in their relationship management, but also their work output. Who are we? Kaimera is an independent full-service media agency. Now 9 years old (2 years old in Melbourne) and 50 people strong, we are known for working with some of the most enviable clients in the business AND being one of Australia’s top employers. At Kaimera, we don't just talk about being a Best Place to Work—we live it, because our people truly are the heart of everything we do. We believe that when you thrive, our clients succeed. If you're looking for meaningful work, a collaborative, no-hierarchy environment, and a place where every contribution is valued, you've found it. Come join a team that's redefining media and having a great time doing it! We invest in our team's success, well-being, and growth. Here’s what you can look forward to: Financial Rewards: Enjoy competitive remuneration and a discretionary bonus after 12 months, ensuring you share in our collective success. Access to Leadership: Work in a collaborative, no-hierarchy structure with direct access to leadership and the opportunity to work alongside talented, passionate teams. Flexible Hybrid Work: Benefit from a balanced work schedule, typically spending 4 days a week in our vibrant Surry Hills office, combining the best of in-person collaboration and flexibility. Commitment to Growth : Sharpen your skills with training, professional development memberships, and clear career progression opportunities. We actively support you becoming the best in your craft. Time Off to Celebrate: Get an extra day off with dedicated birthday leave! Culture & Fun : Experience the fun side of media with: Unforgettable events like axe throwing, office chess tournaments, and pickleball with industry friends. Relaxing activities like puppy yoga, free coffee shouts, and Friday afternoon pub drinks. Inspirational Office: Enjoy a positive, agile, and inclusive environment right in our bright Surry Hills office. Dog Friendly Office: Bring your best mate (strictly four legged) to work! About HAVAS The Havas Village is a unique model — creative, digital, content, PR, media and partnerships, all under one roof. We build teams around our clients’ needs, not our own structures, with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Our mission? To make a meaningful difference to the brands, businesses and lives of the people we work with. We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company. At HAVAS, we are committed to building a future that is inclusive to all, where you can bring your whole self to work and feel valued, respected, and supported to succeed. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, identities, beliefs, age, and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to apply for this or any role with us. We look forward to meeting you! #LI-MP1 Contract Type : Permanent Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age, sex, race, ethnicity, disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.