Account Director

  • Full-time

Company Description

We are an advertising agency. We do things like TV spots, digital, radio, strategy, branding, design, integrated campaigns, and other great stuff. But mostly we just do better ideas. We are Intercommunapackistratapromotising. What, that still isn't 250 characters? Ummm, we like dogs too.

Job Description

Role Summary

You are a leader. You have a point of view, adding value to the process, your relationships and the final product. As the designated leader, you are able to help generate ideas based on insights and your knowledge of your client’s needs and the marketplace. You translate ideas into fully defined programs, working directly with and delegating projects to others on your team. You build relationships that facilitate the ability to sell remarkable work. You hold yourself accountable for ensuring smooth, accurate and efficient program launches. You know how to manage assignments creatively and effectively, making the best use of resources within and outside the agency. You are the day-to-day lead person on the account and a key point of contact for the client. You fight for the work and recognize big ideas at early stages. You seek holistic campaigns, not just ads. You easily recognize and action new and organic growth opportunities. You excel at mentoring and developing others and take on mentorship opportunities with ease and proactivity. You recognize how important it is to coach and support your team, providing opportunities and guidance that will drive both individual and overall agency success.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Identify opportunities for client(s) that support their business, brand and customer goals
  • Tap into the wider resources and skills within the agency to develop compelling solutions to client issues
  • Build and maintain senior relationships with agency teams and clients
  • Articulate/present concepts, strategies and/or plans with confidence, impact and persuasiveness
  • Support client retention and account growth
  • Manage multiple clients with excellence and meet all deadlines and deliverables on time
  • Ensure written documents and client presentations clearly articulate strategic vision
  • Demonstrate growing mastery of client profitability factors, including understanding of how solid account financials (e.g., the staffing plan for your confirmed budgets) translates into growth and profitability. Take responsibility for profit, loss and growth achieved within the account
  • Conduct briefings for internal teams outlining specifics of project, business objectives, client strategy, requirements, budget and schedules
  • Voluntarily seek opportunities to be a part of new business pitches
  • Build and lead cross-functional teams that are able to anticipate and deliver solutions to meet the client’s requirements

 

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in administration/communications/marketing, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in similar role.
  • Experience leading and managing a team.
  • Strong preference for QSR experience, and/or retail experience, .
  • Ability to articulate a strategic communications plan and develop recommendations to respond to client issues and needs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven experience in developing sustainable relationships with clients.

Additional Information

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

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