At a glance
- Experience
- 6+ years experience
- Location
- Sydney
About Monks
- Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc, where our culture centers on how we show up for the work and for one another. That begins with the commitment to strive for mastery—taking deep pride in our craft and creating work that sets the bar. In everyday execution, we drive momentum by choosing bold action rather than waiting for certainty. Above all, our teams are stronger together, bringing diverse perspectives into a unified team that communicates with clarity, trust, and mutual respect.
- This commitment to craft and innovation translates directly into widespread industry acclaim: Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services and a leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Digital Marketing Agencies. It ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization (2025), Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2026 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in the Human-Machine Interaction Team category. Additionally, Monks.Flow earned AI-based Marketing Solution of the Year at the 2026 AI Breakthrough Awards and a 2026 Global Generative AI Award in the Agentic Marketing Innovation category. Finally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.
- We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.
About the role
- The Associate Account Director (Media Lead) is a strategic leader responsible for optimising the overall health, performance, and revenue growth of a client portfolio, rather than managing day-to-day operational account delivery.
- Operating with an aerial view across multiple client relationships, the individual identifies macro trends, recurring client needs, commercial opportunities, and systemic risks that isolated account teams cannot see.
- The role involves high-level stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, AI adoption/usage and leading organisational best practices to drive growth, client satisfaction and team effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- Oversee large, complex client accounts’ strategic planning, growth initiatives, and delivery.
- Cultivate strong senior stakeholder relationships and act as a trusted advisor to grow existing clients.
- Lead in formulating and executing the AUNZ media strategy, ensuring alignment across teams and influencing strategic direction for key accounts and internal initiatives.
- Build a cohesive, inclusive, and motivated team environment.
- Lead internal initiatives, promote knowledge sharing, and develop team capabilities through training and mentorship.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and operational efficiencies to ensure sustainable growth and resource utilization.
- Lead on AI adoption and manage resourcing, delivery, and financial management at the organisational or client level.
- Implement standard processes, lead retrospectives, and optimize workflows.
- Maintain in-depth awareness of media products, industry trends, and competitive landscape.
- Foster strong relationships across departments such as sales, strategy, and operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in marketing, business, communications, or related fields.
- 6+ years in roles within media, marketing, or advertising organizations, with robust experience managing client portfolios, teams, and strategic initiatives.
- Proven success in developing and executing integrated media strategies, leading organizational change, and inspiring cross-functional teams.
- Strong ability to build and maintain C-level relationships, influence decision-makers, and manage complex stakeholder landscapes.
- Extensive experience in resource planning, project delivery, profitability analysis, and process standardization.
- Deep knowledge of media landscape, emerging channels, digital platforms, and industry innovations.
- Skilled in team management, coaching, mentoring, and creating a high-performance culture that attracts and retains talent.
- Excellent at delivering strategic presentations, thought leadership, and stakeholder communications.
