Account Director

Plano, TX (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead integrated client business across multiple lines, guiding teams and driving profitability.

  • Own comprehensive client business lines and supervise integrated teams for growth and profitability.
  • 10+ years integrated agency experience with 5+ years supervising and leading client work.
  • Hybrid Plano location with cross-functional influence and leadership impact.

Job Description

Own and lead integrated client business across multiple lines, guiding teams and driving profitability.

  • Command complete ownership and accountability for assigned lines of business and relationships with clients and agency team at all levels.
  • Encourage a positive, professional environment that supports teammates, clients, and the work.
  • Exude confidence in leading lines of business and integrated teams, including mastery of tactical elements to coach talent.
  • Coaching and mentorship of junior team.
  • Identify opportunities and grow billings within assigned lines of business.
  • Spot challenges in the distance, and know when to bring in agency leadership to troubleshoot.
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of relevant categories and emerging media that may inform the work.
  • Have a can-do attitude, bringing calm and optimism to the client and team.
  • Build strong relationships with senior clients, including tough conversations when needed.
  • Seek opportunities to deliver break-through work.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, management, strategic communications, or similar preferred.
  • 10+ years integrated advertising agency experience preferred.
  • 5+ years supervisory experience and 2+ years leading client business.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale, multi-channel integrated marketing campaigns spanning digital, social, content, media buying, influencer marketing, partnerships, and more.
  • A great communicator (written and oral) and excellent presenter that fully commands a room.
  • A great listener, able to turn information into action.
  • Organized and detail-oriented.
  • Well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must be able to work in a hybrid office environment.
  • Currently 2 days a week in-office: Tuesdays and Thursdays; rest remote options.

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          • Plano, Texas, United States location
          • Hybrid work arrangement
          • Cheil Dallas/Creative Services
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          Cheil KSA

          Cheil KSA is now considered a full-service marketing agency based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is part of Cheil Worldwide network, one of the world’s leading marketing solutions companies, established in 1973 in Seoul, South Korea, and now spread across 5 continents and more than 40 offices around the world. Cheil KSA opened in 2011 to support Cheil MENA’s services in Saudi Arabia, now Cheil KSA is working solely for the Saudi market.OUR SERVICES:Our agency provides creative solutions through different channels, including digital, retail, outdoor displays, and on-ground activation that perfectly fit our clients’ needs. We keep the lines of communication open to maintain the established trust given by our clients. Our strength comes from listening to their concerns and understanding their challenges in order to fulfill their business goals meticulously. We have been mainly working for Samsung and we recently started working with local clients, including Al Rajhi Takaful, Suntop, Sunquick, Riyad Bank, Siniora, and Hankook.OUR MISSION:Ideas That Move. Our ideas move brands, products, and people. We’re not afraid to take risks, try new things, and stand for what we believe to be true. We always aim to go further as an agency to achieve every brand’s mission, vision, and, values.We are curious. We are smart. We are bold. We keep it real. We are Cheil KSA.

          Founded in 2011
          Riyadh, Riyadh, SAU
          18 employees (9 in marketing)

          Traffic Signals

          Monthly Visitors
          100.6K
          Traffic Source Mix
          Search
          40.6%
          Direct
          46.6%
          Referral
          9.4%
          Social
          1.4%
          Paid
          1.9%

          Headcount Trend

          Current headcount: ~20

          Marketing Team

          Marketing Team Size
          6 (33% of company)