Account Director
Los Angeles, CA, United States
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
Responsible for overall servicing of accounts including hands-on work with research, strategic recommendations, presentations, timelines, budgets & billing, client needs/requests, and brainstorming ideas. Managing our Account teams made up of Management Supervisors, Account Supervisors, Account Executives and Asst. Account Executives in all aspects of overall performance.
Responsibilities:
Establish your role as the key person /Agency contact for multiple client contacts
Hands on management of daily activities for several of our key clients/accounts
Play the pivotal role of coordinating between research/planning, creative and media departments to ensure smooth development and implementation of clients' campaigns
Oversee budget planning, competitive monitoring, research/planning as needed; work with accounts to extract new business and put yourself in the position of their ‘Chief Marketer’ as you conceive of marketing & advertising plans to serve their goals
Provide information for creative strategies and briefs; communicate clients' needs thoroughly and effectively to creatives
Monitor creative effectiveness/quality.
Assist in identifying marketing opportunities/needs.
Process legal, technical, product planning approvals.
Generate ideas for promotion and merchandising programs.
Orchestrate media deadlines, legal clearance issues, interactive technology and serving issues, lead media development process and understand media planning/buying across media types and how it interfaces with creative needs.
Manage and mentor Account Services staff.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
• Strong client service background and skills required (7+ years in ad agency preferred).
• Knowledge of creative and expectations of clients
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and project plans
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and autonomously
• Motivated with a sense of urgency
• "Can do" attitude
• A passion for excellence
• Ability to balance strong client service ethic with “Company First” thinking
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• High degree of flexibility
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field
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