Responsibilities

• Monitor client business daily/weekly to ensure strategy & metrics are successful
• Develop strong relationships with Client(s) responsible for development of advertising programs establishing regular communication to ensure expectations are met
• Anticipate Client needs, keeping the agency in the position of leading vs following
• Counsel with senior level Client(s) on any potential changes
• Keep Agency management informed of status of Client relations, including personnel changes and issues pertaining to Agency performance
• Direct/coach account managers on merchandising marketing/advertising efforts in district meetings and in one-on-one store visits
• Create atmosphere that demands a business-building approach to Client’s business.
• Utilize Agency resources to develop plans to grow business
• Attend monthly marketing/advertising meetings.
• Ensure a written service report covering each meeting is distributed to appropriate Agency and Client personnel

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications or relevant, equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience as an Account Director or Account Supervisor in a full-service Advertising/Marketing agency
• Possess a thorough understanding of the overall media environment in addition to the Client(s) industry and business
• A strong account management background, including past experience managing client accounts and supervising account teams
• Proven leadership abilities and managerial experience as a disciplined team leader.
• Experience identifying superior business building opportunities
• A strong sense of urgency and commitment to get the job done quickly and with high quality
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with people at all levels of an organization