translate plus, an award-winning Top 10 international Language Services Provider, including, Top 3 in the EU and Top 2 in the UK, is a Publicis Groupe company, one of the most well-established advertising corporations globally. translate plus sits within the network’s cross-media production platform, Publicis Production. This brings together production specialists who are experts in: video, digital media, and print, to produce award-winning content for leading global brands.
Recent recognition awards for translate plus include an award for “Great Employers”, and an award for “Women in Business”, more details can be found on our website regarding these two great achievements.
translate plus also promotes numerous employee well-being policies across all our offices, which align with Publicis Groupe guidelines. We offer WFH flexibility to all employees as well as relevant programmes to help promote mental and physical well-being.
translate plus is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and do not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age citizenship, marital, domestic, or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Account Director to join our London team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the translation and localization industry, with a particular focus on pharmaceutical and life sciences clients. This role involves managing client relationships, overseeing project execution, and driving growth within the sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Client Management: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships. Act as the primary point of contact for pharmaceutical and life science clients, understanding their needs and ensuring their expectations are met.
- Project Oversight: Oversee the execution of translation and localization projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the pharmaceutical sector. Develop strategies to expand client accounts and increase revenue.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including project managers, translators, and quality assurance staff, to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Market Insights: Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in the pharmaceutical and life sciences fields to provide expert advice and recommendations to clients.
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Languages, Translation, or a related field is ideal but not essential
- Experience:
- Proven experience in the translation and localization industry, with a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
- Demonstrated success in managing large accounts and driving business growth. - Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools used in translation and localization.
What we offer:
Career development and progression possibilities
- High quality trainings (via inhouse and external trainers) and access to thousands of on-line/e-learning courses to develop essential, functional and industry skills (via Publicis Marcel, LinkedIn Learning, etc.)
- Work your world – As part of the Publicis Groupe policy, up to 6 weeks of working from a different country
- Café Marcel – Networking opportunities with fellow colleagues in the Publicis Groupe all around the world
- Inhouse subsidised Publicis Groupe restaurant
- Access to subsidised wellness activities (acupuncture, manicures and massages)
- Staff discount at bars and restaurants in the local area around the office
- Staff discount at Westfield shopping centre
- Life assurance and Income protection (disability benefit)
- Paid leave days increase on yearly basis
- Work in an Iconic office complex
We also offer an extensive Employee Benefits Scheme, which includes:
- Team building events
- Working from home
- Flex hours
- Office equipment allowance
- Family friendly policies (extended maternity/paternity leaves etc)
- Help@hand (health and wellbeing support)
- Breakfast, fruits, tea, coffee, cereal
- Team lunches
- Easter hamper
- Pizza day (in office)
- Flu vaccine
- Eye test
- Friday drinks
- Summer gathering
- Christmas gathering
- Christmas gifts/vouchers
In addition to the general benefits scheme we also offer a Service Recognition Plan, which means that with every year at translate plus there are additional rewards for employees such as extra holidays, dental insurance, bonus payments, treats & vouchers, etc.
Do you want to work for a market-leading company?
If you cannot wait to become the next member of our successful team, please contact us now!
Please note that we normally receive a very large number of applications. We aim to get back to you as soon as possible should you be invited for an interview. If you are not invited for an interview at this stage, your application will be saved for future consideration - with your explicit permission and as per our GDPR-policy and/or related official regulations.