Account Director, Media (Nordics)

We're looking for an Account Director to help support our largest Tech client’s growth in the Nordic markets (covering DK, SE, NO and FI). This role will provide knowledge of local publishers, platforms and media opportunities, and bridge the gap between regional and local strategy. They will be the key point of contact for in region stakeholders (based in Denmark and Sweden), building strong relationships and seeking out opportunities for future growth.

We're looking for someone who is proactive, and who is constantly looking for creative ways to achieve exceptional results; someone who can build lasting relationships at all levels both internally and externally.

The Client Experience and Leadership function is the main point of contact between Assembly and its clients across all agency services. Working across all internal teams, the CEL function is uniquely positioned within the business to ensure clients ambitions are realised in a timely, consistent and commercially conscious manner.

This role will be aligned closely to our regional team in London with campaign activation being predominantly led out of London, forming part of a network of local market teams. Our client comprises two brands with multiple product lines as well as B2B and B2C focus.

About Assembly

At Assembly, we help brands find the change to fuel business growth. We are an award-winning global brand performance agency, home to 1,600 talented people across 25 offices globally. We create unique data, technology and media solutions that enable faster and smarter problem solving and an inspired, collaborative workplace culture.

At Assembly we embody three core values: Show Up - actively contribute to a space of personal and collective growth; Make Change - embrace obstacles as opportunities, taking intentional steps to drive positive change; and Win Well - approach success with integrity, responsibility, and a commitment to collaboration, understanding that the journey is as important as the destination. Together, we create an environment that fosters continuous learning, adaptability, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Act as key point of contact across the Nordic markets for the client
• Develop excellent client relationships at all levels
• Work with internal teams to manage priorities across channels/specialisms and ensure client deadlines are met
• Have a multichannel view of all priorities/tasks across channels. Work with channel/specialist teams and the client to project manage these & set client expectations for delivery
• Take ownership of campaign delivery from end to end with support from channel specialists, taking the lead on briefs coming in, ensuring successful campaign delivery, and ultimately delivery of valuable campaign insights to inform planning
• Involve channel specialists as needed, but ultimately have accountability for delivery of multi channel media plans
• Connect the dots between client objectives, campaign briefs and media choices to drive brand growth
• Keep abreast of channel and product updates, as well as competitive and landscape data for your key markets, ensuring these are communicated to the client where appropriate

Requirements

• Fluent in a Nordic language (Danish preferred)
• Experience of working within the Nordic market with knowledge of local publishers, platforms and audiences.
• Background in working with tech client is a bonus
• Digital marketing experience, preferably in a digital agency
• Excellent understanding of all digital channels including PPC, SEO, Display and Paid Social as well as offline channels
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Numerical and analytical
• Results and target driven with excellent attention to detail
• Able to prioritise and multi-task, working with all agency departments as well as independently
• Proactive, motivated, self starter
• Confident client facing attributes

Equal opportunities

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Social and Environmental Responsibility

At Assembly, we have a responsibility to bring impact into our every day. This means we must always look for ways in which to be conscious citizens in our roles to support society and environmental sustainability. We encourage employees to; be a conscious citizen by actively participating in our organisation's sustainability efforts, help us promote environmentally friendly practices within the workplace, collaborate with community organisations and stakeholders to support initiatives aligned with our company's values, participate in volunteer activities that benefit the community. Employees are also encouraged to make suggestions and evaluate our business practices to identify areas for improvement in social and environmental performance. Employees at Assembly demonstrate commitment to sustainability and inclusivity in their actions and behaviours.