Group Account Director

  • Full-time

Company Description

Spirit of a startup, soul of a powerhouse​
We are: Scrappy, Driven, Simple, and more importantly – dreamers.  We are re-imagining what the future will look like with our clients in mind.​

We take pride in our legacy and are committed to constant evolution – our world dictates that now more than ever.  By melding the spirit of a startup and the soul of a powerhouse across our business, we aim to bring modern heat to brands - the kind of heat that arises at the intersection of startup and powerhouse; of data and content; of art and science; of old and new.​

Energy and innovation fuel our startup spirit, while our marketplace clout, exclusive partnerships, and global practice capabilities deliver our powerhouse soul for our clients.  

Publicis Media Canada is proud to be Great Places to Work™ certified and recognized with Best Workplaces™ for Today’s Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for career growth by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions.

We also offer our employees market leading benefit and incentive programs. You’ll be provided with 3 weeks minimum vacation to start plus additional long weekend Publicis days, holidays closures, your birthday off, free Headspace memberships, wellness and technology credits, and a market leading savings plan.

We strive to provide what matters to you personally with the ability to choose and modify programs to suit your lifestyle.

Job Description

  • Manage all aspects of the client business providing superior customer service while maximizing business opportunities
  • Responsible for meeting client and agency KPI’s and development of business plans
  • Lead and manage all strategic channel planning activities associated with assigned account(s)
  • Establish and grow a strong relationship with multiple senior client stakeholders through a demonstration of industry knowledge and of the application to business challenges
  • Steward relationship with outside agency partners (creative, PR, promotion, etc.)
  • Work with analytic partners to gauge media performance and KPI’s to determine the extent to which the original objectives and strategies were met
  • Manage multi-disciplinary team ensuring all team members are delegated work appropriate for their level and experience and that the team remains challenged and engaged
  • Actively incorporate tools into client planning process/lead workshops in Facilitator role
  • Understand client compensation structure and implications of plan changes
  • Acts as a positive role model through example
  • Proactively keep abreast of industry trends and share knowledge with team• Mentor the team to maximize individuals’ growth, and harness the strengths and opportunities of each team member
  • Work closely with their direct report to optimize any revenue opportunities within the agency at large

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years as Associate Director/Director experience
  • University or College degree/diploma in Media, Marketing, Business, Project Management or related field
  • Direct client service experience
  • Demonstrated supervisory, delegation and strong mentorship skills• Proven track record of client and team success
  • Challenges traditional boundaries and demonstrates consistent creative approaches to business problems• Working knowledge of Syndicated tools (DDS, Prisma, DCM, DBM & Vividata etc.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Information

Publicis Media  is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Publicis Media  however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

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