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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span>About Us </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span>Iris is a global integrated agency driven by one simple philosophy: Participate or Perish. We create ideas that earn attention and inspire people to interact with brands in meaningful ways. Working with some of the world’s most ambitious brands, we combine strategy, creativity, technology, and media to deliver impactful campaigns.</span><span> </span><br></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Overview</span><br></p>\n<p><span><span>We’re</span><span> looking for a </span></span>Performance Account Director<span><span> to play a pivotal role across key client relationships, shaping multi-channel acquisition strategies for a portfolio of global brands.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span><span>We’re</span><span> looking for someone with deep tactical </span><span>expertise</span><span> who can </span><span>operate</span><span> at a strategic level, with the commercial acumen and gravitas to act as a trusted partner to senior client stakeholders. You should be comfortable being hands-on when needed, while also able to step back and drive the bigger picture to elevate both client and team performance.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span><span>You’ll</span><span> lead full-funnel paid media scopes across B2C and B2B clients, owning top-line strategy, overseeing delivery, and driving account growth.</span></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><br>Responsibilities</span> <br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Operational Excellence</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Oversee delivery across accounts, ensuring timelines, priorities, and quality standards are met. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Lead multi-channel media planning and support execution across paid channels. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Guide and support the team in developing and activating data-led plans grounded in best practice. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Oversee analysis and reporting, ensuring insights are translated into clear, compelling narratives. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Maintain regular client communication (weekly calls, monthly check-ins, QBRs)</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Improve processes and workflows to drive efficiency and </span><span>impact</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Maintain visibility with senior leadership on performance, risks, and opportunities. </span></span><span> </span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Strategic &amp; 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