Description:
POSITION PURPOSE: Working in the advertising, digital or marketing sectors, an Account Director ensures the smooth production of campaigns – from briefing designers and copywriters, to managing budgets and possibly a team of executives.
However, an Account Director is primarily responsible for the management of relationships with clients. As the senior point of contact for an agency's customers, the Account Director co-ordinates the resources needed to service projects, builds strategic operational plans and balances the expectations of clients with the execution of creative work.
Often they will be expected to plan campaigns, and successfully develop business accounts creatively and financially, while playing a positive role in the agency's new business program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Taking a lead in clients' marketing and advertising strategies
Leading a team to provide the utmost level of client service
Liaising with clients at a senior level on a day-to-day basis
Promoting the expansion of business with existing clients
Working with other senior managers to generate new accounts
Completing projects to a specific schedule and within an agreed budget
Using skills to develop clients, and the agency, creatively and strategically
Qualifications:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Significant experience in professional client relationship management
A background in advertising, design or marketing
The ability to plan and strategize at a senior level
A persuasive and confident approach to creative projects
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Effective team management capabilities
A keen attention to detail and budgetary restraints
Full awareness of creative processes and techniques – including digital platforms
On the whole, this is an office-based role and you will spend time in meetings and briefings, as well as remaining in close contact with key clients. Occasional travel is required. The environment is deadline driven and may require extended hours to meet the demands of a client.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively.
Substantial physical movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Lift, move, and carry up to 20 pounds on occasion.
Extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction with good eye and hand coordination.
Sit for long periods of time.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions:
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