Account Director

Dallas, TX, United States

Description

Walton Isaacson is seeking an Account Director to lead and oversee two exciting high-profile accounts. The clients are leading marketers known for their innovative marketing strategies, programs and campaigns.

The first assignment is for a global AOR brand in the airline industry. The initiatives center on top and mid-funnel campaign and asset development as well as branding initiatives focused primarily on the US market, leading with Digital efforts. The second assignment is for leading brands in the Beer, Wine & Spirits category. The core initiatives focus on brand strategy and campaign development, with strategic project work on an opportunistic basis.

Online video production, display and Social Media experience is desired. As such, we’re looking for a seasoned Account leader that has a diverse marketing background and can provide thought-leadership, foster effective collaboration and deep experience launching integrated marketing efforts flawlessly.

While the initiatives are focused on total market, with growth segments support, ideally the candidate would have experience in diverse/multicultural segment marketing, in particular the Black segment. Candidate will be expected to attend in-person client meeting on a regular basis.

On a macro level, this opportunity provides ample opportunity for someone to stretch and grow, sharpen their marketing expertise across two dynamic industries while also making the world a better place through purpose-driven work. This assignment will appeal to candidates looking for a challenge outside of traditional big box agency assignments focused on churning out campaign after campaign. This work flexes a different marketing muscle that allows for innovative out of the box thinking both creatively and operationally.

And while we are looking for an Account Director with “traditional” account leadership experience that understands the art and science of effective account leadership, we are looking for those entrepreneurially spirited Account Management leaders that aren’t afraid to create the new, navigate unchartered waters and improvise.

The Account Director will manage a 50% of an Account Executive. But part of the remit for the role is to assess resourcing needs and optimizing the account team structure to serve the needs of the clients

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Developing strong relationships with Senior Marketing clients and delivering business-building ideas and executional excellence.

Leading and spear-heading development and execution of 360 programs including but not limited to digital, broadcast video, social & experiential.

Leading production efforts across disciplines and driving operational excellence in partnership with Project management.

Leading annual planning and in-year tactical planning.

Owning and managing financial stewardship, SOW and Fee development and compliance/reporting responsibilities.

Fostering and strengthening all client relationships for existing accounts as well as serving as counsel to the client on best practices in all areas of marketing. Has an in-depth understanding of 360 marketing plans and strategies and all related disciplines.

Overseeing multiple accounts and leads and guides the development of overall client objectives, and the ongoing strategic direction of the account.

Providing leadership to the internal integrated team, ensuring that all marketing strategies and tactics support client goals and that Creative, Strategy, Digital, Experiential, Production, Media teams are collaborating effectively.

Maintaining high level of client satisfaction, retain and grow their assigned accounts whenever possible.

Providing valuable insights and analysis around campaign performance.

Working collaboratively and in partnership with internal and external agency partners.

Managing and developing junior members of the Account Management Team including Account Executive.

Managing team member performance, including performance reviews, and administering corrective action.

Fostering WI’s Culture of equity and inclusion and maintaining a positive and forward-thinking mindset.

Requirements

BA or BS degree in Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations Communications, or related field.

10-12 years of advertising agency experience and experience interfacing with clients.

Experience partnering with strategy teams developing comms plans on behalf of clients, experience with contributing to new business efforts and experience with developing integrated business solutions.

Ability to effectively forecast and allocate resources based on current and future workload.

Must have the ability to manage multiple client accounts, team members and to deal with conflict fairly and swiftly.

Must have experience working on Multicultural accounts.

All members of the account team must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, the ability to motivate staff, peers and clients and the ability to be proactive and use initiative.

Must have a strong handle on MS Office products.

TRAVEL

Travel required.

COVID-19

Walton Isaacson, LLC., has a mandatory vaccination policy.

FLSA STATUS

Full-Time; Exempt

BENEFITS & PERKS

Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Supplemental Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays

Summer Fridays

Unlimited PTO

The salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $130,000.00. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; the associated discipline; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

At WI we are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We promote DEI in our workplace and are a global community who believe our unique qualities should be celebrated. We want everyone at Walton Isaacson to bring their authentic selves to work every day, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

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