Account Director

Responsibilities

• Analyze any project’s performance and provide clients with strategic insights and recommendations for improvement
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to business development efforts
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and evolving advertising and marketing strategies
• Provide exceptional customer service and act as the primary point of senior level contact for key clients
• Deliver influential client presentations and proposals, driving growth and client satisfaction
• Oversee annual account planning and financials for each client portfolio
• Establish and maintain credibility and leadership with the client through strategic thinking and the use of sound judgment when solving problems
• Lead strategic planning and thought leadership with internal team and clients
• Establish and nurture strong, long-term client relationships by understanding their goals, objectives, and expectations
• Collaborate with clients to develop high-level advertising and marketing strategies and oversee their execution

Requirements

• 10+ years of account management / client management experience within an agency
• Bachelor's degree in strategic communications, marketing, or related field
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to inspire and influence teams and clients
• Strong strategic thinking, project management, and organizational abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of the advertising and marketing industry, emerging trends, and best practices
• Outstanding problem-solving skills, with a strong analytical and data-driven approach
• Demonstrated creativity in developing innovative solutions to client challenges
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales and performance targets
• Proven leadership with multiple client relationships and internal team
• Excellent ability to develop team members skills and leads by example

Preferred

• Personal passion for or experience with powersports, motorsports, outdoor recreation, or adjacent enthusiast categories
• Existing familiarity with powersports products, consumers, terminology, and the technical differences that drive purchase decisions