Account Director

  • Full-time

Company Description

A division of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Digital Experience is a network of top-tier agencies designed to develop capabilities and solutions to enable growth and provide scaled access to the digital capabilities of Publicis Groupe in service of our clients. Together, the Publicis Digital Experience portfolio endeavors to create value at the intersection of technology and experiences to connect brands and people.

Our model to transform every brand experience will help clients navigate, develop, and activate commerce in a way that will provide them with a future-proof model for modern marketing. With our unique expertise in consumer engagement, CRM, and commerce, Publicis Digital Experience powers brands and empowers people in a new era of creativity. An ever-changing landscape and the need for fluid thinking is just part of our problem-solving nature. Which means we’re untethered from any specific medium or method—we go where ideas will work best.

We are an expanding network with more than 5,000 employees, with 12 agency brands throughout our global offices. Publicis Digital Experience brands include Razorfish, Digitas, Arc Worldwide, Saatchi Saatchi X, Plowshare, 3Share, and the Publicis Commerce Exchange.

Job Description

The Account Director is a leader who owns a large client relationship, or several small pieces of business. Internally, the responsibility to grow the account organically lies with the Director, who identifies opportunities and sells new programs and services. Role includes being the key point of contact and leader of client relationships, and includes intimate understanding of the client’s business, competition, organization, people, and politics. A Director leads, manages, and mentors junior team members. This role may also include contributing to net new business opportunities for the agency.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the health of the pieces of business to which you are assigned (client satisfaction and profitability to agency via margin), uncovering opportunities and growing business through thought leadership, client/category expertise and consistent delivery of good work.
  • Provide strategic POV about work from inception to implementation to determine if it delivers on the objectives and strategy set forth initially. Lead the development of Input Briefs for major initiatives.
  • Spearhead integration/collaboration efforts with the wide range of partner agencies (including traditional, PR and activation agencies) to ensure that the agency is working as a collaborative, proactive agency partner.
  • Create and manage development of client presentations for new initiatives with cross-functional experts and present in conjunction with VP Account Director and other team leads.
  • Collaborate with project management  team on statement of work, scope, proposal and estimate development for upcoming work.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 9 years of relevant digital experience, which can include brand management, marketing, advertising, or account management; agency experience preferred.
  • 4+ years of experience in management and team development.
  • Strategic thinker with excellent storytelling and PowerPoint expertise and the ability to clearly articulate and merchandise ideas and results of programs for a wide range of audiences, up to C-level.
  • Able to work with broad spectrum of people across levels with multiple mindsets and managing clients across multiple levels; diplomatic in providing strong points of view and making decisions.
  • Self-starter, skilled in paving their own path, with ability to inspire teams and great work

     

Additional Information

The Power of One starts with our people!  To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources.  Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

  • Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
  • Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
  • Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
  • Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
  • Matching Gifts programs
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
  • Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range:  $115,500- $181,500 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 5/28/2024.

 

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