ACCOUNT DIRECTOR                                                                                                                          

Brussels based – Hybrid working

As our Account Director, you’ll be the go-to person for some of our key clients, managing projects with efficiency, precision, and a sharp business mindset. You’ll lead a major retail account (80%) while also overseeing other clients (20%), ensuring seamless execution across digital and social-first campaigns. You’re a natural entrepreneur—always spotting opportunities, anticipating needs, and driving business forward. You know how to motivate teams, create a positive work environment, and bring out the best in people. You thrive in challenging environments, balancing strategy, creation, execution, and strong client management.

 WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Be the trusted partner for your clients: understand their business inside-out, challenge them when needed, help them shine and build long-term relationships.
• Deliver projects, planning and budgets with precision and efficiency for local and international B2B and B2C brands.
• Keep an eye on the bigger picture: anticipate needs, propose solutions, and drive business growth opportunities for your clients but also ensure everyone—clients, colleagues, and other parties involved—stays informed about the project's progress.
• Manage clients’ profitability & financial monitoring: track budgets, ensure project profitability, and make data-driven decisions.
• Work with the right tools to keep things running smoothly: Jira, Google Suite, Notion, AI-powered solutions, and more. You don’t have to be an expert, just open to using them efficiently.
• Coach, empower & elevate your small team of Accounts, giving them guidance, structure, and room to progress every day.
• Work hand-in-hand with creative & production teams: collaborate with the Creative Lead, production teams, and other experts to deliver top-quality work.
• Balance strategy & execution: align big-picture thinking with flawless execution down to the last detail.
• Give your projects and clients the visibility they deserve: work with the teams to prepare relevant press releases and ensure they get published. You’ll also collaborate with other experts to build strong case studies that highlight the impact of your work.
• Report to the Business Director for the business and for the day-to-day activities.

WHO YOU ARE:

• A curious and passionate Account with 6+ years of experience, with direct team management experience (Accounts & Digital/Social PM profiles).
• You're a native French speaker and fluent in Dutch and English, allowing you to collaborate effectively with both clients and the team.
• Digital & social-first mindset: you understand digital ecosystems, social platforms, content and influencer marketing, but you're also comfortable handling offline projects.
• Experience with retail and international accounts is a plus, but not a must.
• You’re a strong leader and know how to motivate, give feedback, and create a positive work environment.
• A natural problem-solver with an entrepreneurial mindset: you don’t just identify challenges—you find smart solutions fast and make things happen.
• Calm under pressure, fast on execution: you can juggle multiple projects while keeping quality top-notch.
• You always under promise and over deliver. That’s also why people love working with you.
• You’re smart, fresh, easygoing, and always up for a good laugh, because great work happens in a great atmosphere.

WHY JOIN 87SECONDS?

• A key role in a growing agency where your impact is real and immediate.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial team that values passion, curiosity, and humor.
• The chance to work on beautiful brands, both global and local, with a fully integrated approach.
• A culture of innovation—we embrace AI, new tech, and smarter ways of working.
• A competitive package with solid perks, flexibility, and room to grow through trainings and seminars.
• A dynamic environment, with weekly creative, technical and inspirational workshops, plus fun team-building activities (yearly away day with the whole 87seconds family, festivals, karaoke nights or live sports in our auditorium).
• A trust-based and inclusive culture where you’re free to be yourself. We believe the best work comes when everyone feels valued, heard, and supported.
• A vibrant office in the heart of Brussels, close to everything, and always full of energy, creativity, and good vibes. 

THE RECRUITMENT JOURNEY

• Round 1: First chat with our recruiter: a casual 60-minute online chat to talk about your experience, passions, and what drives you. We’ll also tell you more about 87seconds and why we think you’ll love it here.
• Round 2: Meet & Greet at 87seconds: a 60–90 minutes face-to-face session with our leadership team in Brussels. We’ll dive deeper into your fit for the role, how you see yourself contributing, and answer any questions you have.
• Round 3: Case presentation: if we’re both excited to move forward, you’ll receive a small take-home case to show us your skills, thinking and approach.
• Round 4: Team compatibility check: a final chat with HR and a meet & greet with potential teammates to ensure the vibe, working styles, and team spirit align.

READY TO MAKE EVERY SECOND COUNT?

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We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to the success of our company. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where every employee, whatever their abilities, can flourish. Datawords guarantees fairness for all during the recruitment process, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability, or age.