Account Director

22 hours ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States The Ogilvy Group Full time
About the Role

The Account Director plays a pivotal role in driving client success by analyzing, solving, and presenting integrated solutions to client pain points.

They identify and inspire new workstreams and solutions that lead to client growth, collaborating with and drawing upon the expertise of Ogilvy's vast resources and capabilities.

The Account Director is a trusted advisor and partner to senior brand managers and marketing/category directors, as well as agency leaders at similar levels.

They are exceptional leaders of teams, inspiring others to act courageously, and championing great creative work.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Manage a client's business or portfolio of integrated accounts with a target of ~$3MM in revenue
  2. Partner with Ogilvy's capability experts to deliver integrated solutions, identify new business opportunities, scope of work, and revenue
  3. Immerse yourself in the essential dynamics, strategies, and drivers of your client's business
  4. Look for opportunities and formulate plans to manage and exploit them to drive business
  5. Put clients first, interfacing regularly with all client levels and constantly striving for innovative solutions and big ideas
  6. Demonstrate strong collaboration skills with internal teams, pulling together agency resources to effectively and seamlessly support your client's business
  7. Build and maintain strong relationships with creative and strategic partners, effectively navigating conflicting priorities
  8. Coach, involve, and inspire the development of junior staff by providing consistent feedback, training, and growth opportunities
  9. Serve as an open and willing resource to team members in assessing ideas and directions, providing guidance to push further
  10. Monitor and communicate POV on current marketing and industry issues
  11. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for overall agency performance and flawless delivery
Requirements
  • 7-10 years' experience in account management, including 3-5 years of supervisory experience
  • Digital fluency, with an understanding of the complex, fragmented media landscape and ability to bring together cohesive programs that drive results for our clients
  • Extensive video production development and the capability to lead mid- to large-scale production
  • An appreciation for how great work gets done, and a commitment to ensuring creative excellence
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Insatiable curiosity
  • Passion for our industry
  • Diplomatic, empathetic leadership
  • Excellent listening skills and the ability to read the room and adapt accordingly
About Ogilvy

Ogilvy is a global agency network that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose, hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve.

We are committed to fairness, equity, and diversity, and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment a reality.


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