Digital Account Director

Integrated Communications Agency

DNA secures Digital Account Director for a Integrated Communications Agency

Our client needed an experienced and collaborative Digital Account Director to join their team.

Their ideal candidate possessed one to two years of experience, coupled with client interaction exposure, proficiency in website management, and adeptness in collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders. Operating under the umbrella of a global multinational media enterprise, the client typically leveraged internal group resources for their recruitment needs. However, despite initiating contact with the relevant internal parties, they encountered a two-week lapse without receiving any CVs.

Frustrated by the slow process and lack of applications, the client reached out directly to DNA. Working within budget constraints and pressed for time due to the launch of new projects, they were eager to swiftly identify a suitable candidate.

Discover how DNA supported a leading Integrated Communications Agency in securing an experienced, collaborative Digital Account Director comfortable with high-paced environment.

HOW WE OPERATE

Our process

Explore DNA process which helped to secure a Digital Account Director for a leading Integrated Communications Agency.

We remain in contact with both candidate and client to support them through onboarding and beyond.

Our client sought a Digital Account Director with specific skills set, including client interaction prowess, website expertise, and team collaboration finesse. Despite an internal preference for hiring, they reached out to DNA for support.

We collaborated closely to craft a precise candidate profile and swiftly address their urgent needs.

Navigating budget constraints creatively we uncovered relevant candidates using our strategic and bespoke apprach.

Understanding the role's intricacies, we strategised a dual approach. Our extensive database and a Campaign listing formed the basis of our talent search.

Our proactive search yielded three candidates, with two identified as ideal matches.

Creating Purposeful Partnerships

The outcome

Creative Recruitment

DNA effectively sourced a Digital Account Director despite budget constraints, creatively targeting candidates outside the city.

Swift Solution

Overcoming budget constraints, DNA efficiently recruited a Digital Account Director through targeted outreach and swift interviews, resulting in immediate acceptance and successful onboarding.

Efficient Onboarding

Utilising a strategic mix of candidate targeting campaigns and rapid interview arrangement led to immediate acceptance, streamlining the onboarding process.

Dynamic Approach

DNA's proactive approach tackled budget constraints while delivering efficient recruitment service for the client and fully meeting their hiring goal.

TESTIMONIALS

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The keyword that I would use to describe DNA is pro-active. Ali was fantastic at approaching the types of organisations that would make a perfect fit for my aspiration. He did so from the point of real understanding. He spent time understanding my experience and what I could bring to an organisation, and what I was looking for from my next appointment. Ali understands the business and the role, and I found him insightful as we discussed my next move. Fast forward ten years, and I still love it!

6 / 6

Executive Planning Director

Ashley Patterson

I was highly recommended to meet Ali Wallace 19 years ago after working for a few agencies and looking for a new challenge – Ali was full of great advice, very focused on cultural fit and well connected to agency leaders. Within days I was meeting the co-founders of TLC Worldwide and rapidly offered a role as an Account Director. Since then, I have been on an incredible journey around the world with TLC, for almost 2 decades. I would strongly recommend anyone in marketing to speak to Ali about hiring great talent or looking for an exciting role.

1 / 6

Chief Strategy Officer, TLC Worldwide

Alex Javer

I first engaged with DNA when Ali and his team visited UAE 10 years ago where he and the team were looking to place some very talented positions into Grey Group in Dubai. Within minutes I understood that DNA’s agency knowledge, insight and global spread was impressive, and the team had obviously done some very thorough research on candidacy and needs. Ever since then, DNA has always been engaged, looking for opportunities for my staffing needs and reassuringly, looking for the right opportunities for myself, aiding my personal creative journey. Ali recently presented me with a ‘glove’ opportunity, where the brief could have literally been written with myself in mind, and through a very interpersonal approach, DNA coached and facilitated everything needed to make the introduction and interview process an informative, pleasurable and successful experience. Always reassuring to have a team who are driven and knowledgeable, who research positions that don’t just fit, but can immerse candidates seamlessly into creative organisations – DNA is an apt naming moniker for a personal partnership like this.

2 / 6

Executive Creative Director

Andrew Mitchell

In the world of advertising, you’re only as good as the people around you. Having led creative departments for some of London’s leading agencies throughout my career, Ali Wallace is the epitome of this, and on many fronts. He has helped me find talent to make me look great for well over 15 years and introduced me to Trouble Maker, which he knew would be my dream home. All this has been made possible by Ali getting to know how I tick as a human being and creative leader, by building both a great friendship and trusted ear – he has been an amazing counsel both in business and in life, helping me navigate my way through my career and beyond. Whether you’re looking to hire, be hired, or fancy some thoroughly enjoyable company at the Oval or for someone to find your ball(s) on the golf course, I couldn’t recommend Ali more highly.

3 / 6

Chief Creative Officer, Trouble Maker

Andy Taylor

"Working with Ali and the DNA team has been amazing as they'd really taken the time to understand what I was looking for in my next career move. Ali has given me some great advice and tips, and helped me land the role I was looking for. If you're looking for your next career move then I'd highly recommend speaking with Ali and the DNA team. I'll definitely be sharing Ali's details with any of my network who are looking for a new role."

4 / 6

Senior Account Manager, Ingenuity

Antony Sunder

The process was inspiring and my recruiter, Yasir, felt more like my spokesperson than a recruiter. We created a video CV through the DNAScreen platform, which allowed me to demonstrate my experience and abilities as a "Video CV" for the client which helped push for exactly what I was looking for: my dream job. Communication was cogent and I was kept well informed throughout the process. It's easy to lose talent to nerves, so I recommend DNA's approach to recruitment.

Roblox Developer

Arthur Brennan

5 / 6

6 / 6

Executive Planning Director

Ashley Patterson

1 / 6

Chief Strategy Officer, TLC Worldwide

Alex Javer

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