Account Director

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day implementation of Local Market Advertising (LMAs)
• Budgets, Media Plans & Buys, Creative, and Traffic
• Work closely with all agency departments (creative director and teams; planner and media team) to develop strategy, creative and media plans/budgets
• Present and communicate regional/local marketing needs and opportunities to Dealer Advisory Boards
• Research & provide follow up results to show that client objectives are achieved
• Assist in Regional business including the preparation of client presentation materials, strategy implementation, and acting as a point of contact for executive client deliverables
• Work with the assigned Account Coordinator and/or Account Executive in assisting you in all aspects of your job
• Will provide performance feedback, career development, and training as needed
• Orchestrate integration of all marketing and communication disciplines
• Represent client with vendors and at marketing events, etc., relaying information back to agency team

Requirements

• 7+ years agency account management experience at the Account Director level or similar
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent public speaking abilities; this position will lead client presentations on a monthly basis
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Management, or 4-year equivalent is required
• Travel: Light to medium travel, possibly 3-6 days per month within the region (Up to 15%).
• Self-Starter: Ability to take initiative with attention to detail and work with minimum supervision
• Proven relationship-building and communication skills
• Appreciation for and desire to work with dealer groups on a daily basis
• Good project manager who also possesses strategic big picture thinking skills
• Strong leadership skills and willingness to support team members in their career development

Preferred

• Automotive advertising experience is a plus, but not required.
• Strong understanding of retail advertising and Go-To-Market implementation is preferred

Benefits

• Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
• Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.