Founded in 2001, Grupo Gallegos became a pioneer in bringing a new level of creativity under the simple premise that creativity aimed at U.S. Hispanics should be world-class.  Over the years, the agency has been fielding more requests to expand beyond traditional Hispanic assignments.  Today, under the name GALLEGOS United we have evolved into a full-service, minority-owned independent ad agency, whose essence has been described by many in the industry as “creative-smart”: highly effective and unexpected work, always in service to client’s growth.

We believe that brands who are fully in-lockstep with the audience diversity, societal, media and technology changes happening in the U.S. are poised to achieve unprecedented business growth.

To achieve this growth, clients need creative and marketing plans that travel across the full marketplace without losing their efficacy.  This is our strength.  We call it creativity that travels.   

Our creativity has the ability to travel across different demographics, psychographics and ethnic/cultural audiences.  It travels through conversations and media.  It can travel over time, it has longevity (not one-off ideas). Creativity that travels yields more for clients, as it allows clients to achieve higher ROI.

At GALLEGOS United, the Account Management function is a key, respected partner to clients: we set the direction for their business and contribute to their growth and the growth of the agency.  Internally, we manage for creativity and productivity across all cross-functional teams.   

The Account Director should have a growth mindset and as such, get energy from digging into the clients’ business to help elicit new opportunities for the agency. S/he has a passion for creativity, gets energy from shaping ideas, selling them and seeing how they drive marketing and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the agency’s day-to-day relationship with clients and internal teams through effective communication and problem solving.

• Possess ongoing  in-depth knowledge of the client’s business – their key issues, competitive situation and industry trends and be able to use the knowledge to develop creative and business opportunities.

• Effectively present and sell creative work.

• Manage the work and performance of team members to have them successfully deliver their goals.

• Manage P&L on client business to maintain profitability for the agency.

• Push the envelope, in your own thinking and the agency’s work, in new directions.

• Ability to take tough feedback and champion movement and momentum to get to great work.

• Strong core competency in Account Management: successfully leading internal teams, developing strong client relationships that are based on earned respect and confidence, and being able to develop/execute a wide range of ideas and solutions.

• Master persuader, ability to effectively communicate and present the agency/client’s vision, recommendations and creative feedback to a range of internal and external teams, including senior client executives.

• Flexible and able to solve problems. Resilient and positive in difficult situations.

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills (a storyteller).

• Digitally savvy with fluency with the latest developments in social and new media.  

• Experience overseeing influencer and/or activation efforts is a plus.

• 6+ years of experience in creatively driven shops.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Multicultural Market experience, and Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Category experience in CPG and/or beverages a plus.

What we bring to the table:

A thriving independent and entrepreneur organization that has built dynamic and creative teams. We are trailblazers in creativity.

• A fast-paced, creative and collaborative environment with supportive leadership.
• A culture that values ideas and innovation from everyone at every level.
• Ongoing professional development and training; we will empower you to take charge of your career path.
• Strong benefits.

* Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 salary range

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

*Actual offer may vary by market location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.