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Overall Objective

The Account Director is responsible for overseeing a team of staff who manages the day-to-day administration of marketing and advertising initiatives for an assigned client. Taking a hands-on approach, they are instrumental in the development and implementation of new initiatives and assist in the development of marketing and advertising strategies.

Responsibilities

Client Relations:

+ Monitor client business daily/weekly to ensure strategy & metrics are successful

+ Develop strong relationships with Client(s) responsible for development of advertising programs establishing regular communication to ensure expectations are met

+ Anticipate Client needs, keeping the agency in the position of leading vs following

+ Counsel with senior level Client(s) on any potential changes

+ Keep Agency management informed of status of Client relations, including personnel changes and issues pertaining to Agency performance

+ Direct/coach account managers on merchandising marketing/advertising efforts in district meetings and in one-on-one store visits

Marketing / Special Projects:

+ Create atmosphere that demands a business-building approach to Client’s business.

+ Utilize Agency resources to develop plans to grow business

+ Attend monthly marketing/advertising meetings.

+ Ensure a written service report covering each meeting is distributed to appropriate Agency and Client personnel

+ Present national creative, media plans, promotions, strategies, music, etc. at meetings

+ Prepare materials for and participate in meetings, including National creative, media, and promotional plans

+ Establish regular competitive reporting for Client review (sales, share SOV).

Requirements

+ Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or relevant, equivalent experience.

+ 5+ years experience as an Account Director or Account Supervisor in a full-service Advertising/Marketing agency

+ Possess a thorough understanding of the overall media environment in addition to the Client(s) industry and business

+ A strong account management background, including past experience managing client accounts and supervising account teams

+ Proven leadership abilities and managerial experience as a disciplined team leader.

+ Experience identifying superior business building opportunities

+ A strong sense of urgency and commitment to get the job done quickly and with high quality

+ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with people at all levels of an organization

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