Account Director

Responsibilities

• Client Focus
• May own the client relationships at the mid-senior level within the client’s organizational hierarchy
• With VP/Director, responsible for setting and managing client account expectations
• Oversees all strategy development for assigned account(s), including the development of key alliances and interactive marketing/advertising strategies that align with the client's brand and support the client's business objectives.
• Ensures client contact with members of internal brand team and supports Director of Delivery Management with respect to client communication
• Maintains primary responsibility for the quality, strategy and integrity of all agency products/services delivered to assigned clients; resulting in the cultivation of client loyalty and retention.
• Engages clients on a regular basis to evaluate the success or failure of digital advertising/marketing initiatives, and plans for course correction and/or continual success as appropriate
• Identifies opportunities for growth within existing client accounts/brands currently managed, and presents/positions new ideas to clients on an ongoing basis. Seek opportunities to up sell and cross-sell within the account to generate additional revenue
• Manages profit and loss responsibility for assigned clients as well as financial forecasting
• Demonstrates significant knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing and is comfortable playing a leadership role with client brand teams when needed

Requirements

• 7 – 10+ years of relevant experience in the account services field within the advertising industry, management consulting discipline or a similar industry required
• A minimum of one (1) year of prior staff management, development and mentoring experience preferred
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Sr. Account Manager; or one (1) year as an Account Director strongly preferred.
• Bachelors Degree Required
• Experience in Marketing/promotion experience with healthcare brands is required
• A demonstrated track record of expanding business with existing customers (upselling); and experience supporting new business pitches required

Benefits

• Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. 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.