Account Director

Central Standard Time or Pacific Standard Time

Position: Full-Time

Location: Central Standard Time or Pacific Standard Time

OVERVIEW

Movement Strategy is looking for an Account Director to oversee a QSR brand. You will report to the EVP, Head of Accounts and Growth, and work closely with members across various departments from Content & Engagement, Creative, Data & Insights, Influencer Marketing, Project Management, and Strategy.

Our ideal candidate is well-versed in building and leading first-class client teams, particularly within a digital agency environment, driving business development and big-picture thinking at every turn. They bring their A-game every day and are always one step ahead of everyone else.

The Account Director is responsible for being a senior-level strategic partner for our clients, earning their trust and building mutually beneficial long-term relationships. We’re looking for a passionate, results-driven professional to contribute to a growing agency as a valued thought leader within the organization.

A BIT ABOUT US

Movement Strategy believes that social media is the most important marketing channel. At Movement, we lead the best brand social channels (like Netflix, Amazon, WarnerMedia, Intuit, and more) to make award-winning social-centric work that breaks through the cultural zeitgeist and drives unparalleled brand growth. Our vision is to create a future where brands add real value to every community they touch - and our employees get to be a part of creating that future. We have remote hubs in New York, Denver, and LA, and we span across the United States. Our team of high-performers thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and creativity is encouraged at every turn. We prioritize professional growth and development, offering continuous learning opportunities and a supportive atmosphere that empowers our teams to push boundaries and deliver exceptional results.

KEY FOCUS AREAS

1. Managing Vision & Purpose: Communicates a compelling and inspired vision for the QSR brand that aligns with its fast-paced, high-impact environment; shares the vision widely and can inspire and motivate teams, fostering a shared commitment to campaign success and brand growth.
2. Organizational Agility: Highly knowledgeable about the intricacies of both agency and client-side workflows; able to navigate formal and informal channels effectively, understanding the nuances of QSR client environments, and adeptly maneuvering through complex political or operational situations.
3. Strategic Agility & Innovation: Learns quickly in new and unfamiliar scenarios, including emerging social trends and consumer behaviors in the QSR market. Regularly analyzes campaign successes and challenges for continuous improvement, experimenting with creative and data-driven strategies to enhance performance.
4. Management: Anticipates future industry trends and their impact on the QSR landscape. Demonstrates foresight by recognizing strategic opportunities, bringing creative ideas to market, and developing competitive strategies that allow the brand to stand out in a crowded digital space.
5. Drive for Results: Pursues every objective with energy, drive, and determination, especially under tight QSR timelines. Remains resilient in the face of challenges, continuously pushing for results that meet both internal quality standards and external client expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS + KEY FOCUS AREAS

1. At least 8-10 years of experience managing and growing large-scale client business and global brand portfolios within a digital agency environment.
2. Comfortable interacting with clients at the VP and Director level.
3. Skilled in managing real-time social responses and crisis communications, ensuring brand reputation is maintained across platforms, essential in high-visibility environments for QSR brands.
4. Expertise in leveraging social analytics and consumer insights to shape campaign strategies, ensuring campaigns resonate with a diverse customer base and meet regional and national engagement metrics.
5. Must have 2+ years of experience working in a multi-agency IAT structure and a track record of strong client relationships and client management and leadership.
6. Demonstrated experience in pushing creative boundaries to connect with younger audiences, especially with trend-driven content that resonates with QSR brand personalities.
7. Successful track record of pitching and winning organic client growth.
8. Experience leading all client engagements; providing strategic guidance, thought leadership, integrated plans, staffing solutions, revenue forecasts, and oversight of all day-to-day operations.
9. Experience leading all aspects of account planning across multiple clients and industries.
10. Embody the ‘lead by example’ approach–constantly inspiring and motivating cross-functional teams to produce outstanding work. More importantly, you need to be a person that people want to work with and learn from.
11. Work closely with, and support, the Group Account Director and the VP of Business Strategy to uphold department vision, manage and mentor junior team members, aid in new business as assigned, and work in a collaborative and creative manner with all employees.
12. Comfortable leading multiple clients in different categories.
13. Strategic thinker at the core, who has social expertise with social strategy, content and measurement experience.
14. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
15. Maintain high standards and impeccable attention to detail across internal and external deliverables.
16. On top of the latest industry trends, breakthrough creative campaigns, and emerging technologies.
17. Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.

IDEAL QUALITIES

1. High energy, passionate, curious, confident, and tenacious in learning, coupled with the ability to navigate the nuances of different client teams.
2. Must communicate quickly and accurately, think quickly or improvise, and present confidently.
3. Should be a nimble self-starter and quickly adjust to internal and external teams in an ever-changing environment; identify opportunity with bias to action.
4. You’re proactive and naturally curious about the digital and social space, constantly looking for opportunities to evolve the department and advance the work.
5. You are passionate about the work you do and treat your client’s business as if it were your own.
6. Have a track record of success in building strong relationships, leading teams, influencing others, and navigating client culture.
7. You have a diverse and inclusive perspective, valuing different viewpoints and backgrounds within the team.
8. You make others’ jobs easier (no matter who they are or what they do).
9. You create a positive and open environment.
10. Your attention to detail is unmatched, ensuring that paid outputs meet the highest quality standards and align with client objectives.
11. You know how to work smarter, not harder.

Movement Strategy’s approach to the future of work: We embrace a remote culture and empower our employees to work wherever they feel most productive. To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have a partnership with WeWork which allows our employees to have a membership to any location nationwide. We recruit in our three main states of California, Colorado, and New York.

As a leader in social advertising, we rely on the creativity of our people to deliver the best work for our clients. In return, we invest in our employees by offering them a diverse suite of benefits from best-in-class carriers, with enough choice and flexibility to keep our team and their families healthy and happy today and tomorrow.

1. 100% employee contribution for health (base plan), vision, and dental
2. 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
3. Short and Long Term Disability
4. Life Insurance & AD&D
5. Fully-Remote Agency
6. Unlimited Paid Time Off
7. Take-As-You-Need Paid Time Off
8. Take-As-You-Need Paid Mental Health Days
9. 10 days minimum required off per year
10. (11) Company Paid Holidays
11. (3) Summer Fridays- Fully Off
12. Week-Long Winter Agency Closure
13. Support for continued education
14. New Business Referral Bonus
15. Movement Journey Program - Stipend for personal growth
16. Health and Wellness Program
17. WeWork Membership
18. Positive Impact and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committees
19. Employee Resource Groups

SALARY & COMPENSATION

In compliance with local and state law, we are disclosing the compensation for roles that will be performed in New York City, Colorado, and California. The range listed is just one component of Movement Strategy’s total compensation package for employees. Individual compensation varies based on location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.

Pay Range: $130-150k salary per year

Movement Strategy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they check every single box. Movement Strategy is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages those from historically and systemically marginalized communities to apply.

We believe that what we put out into the world matters. And since we were founded on the principles of paving our own path, we take bold steps toward what we believe is the right direction. This means addressing the big stuff: the systems of inequality that impact some of us far more than others. As culture creators, we firmly believe we have a responsibility to our colleagues, clients, communities, and the industry to live up to the Movement’s name. We confront inequities head-on as they come, knowing that this work is never done and that we must keep the momentum.

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