Account Director

ABOUT THE ROLE

M+C Saatchi SSK is always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team. We are inviting applications for the position of Account Director to join our team. The Account Director serves as the business lead for assigned clients and, as such, is a leader within the agency. Submit your application today to be considered for future opportunities within our ever-evolving organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Drive a portfolio of small and large businesses independently, with little day-to-day oversight from executive leadership.
• Take full accountability for both client health and agency agenda, leading an effective relationship that delivers on agreed business goals, sets a high creative bar and supports a healthy business for the agency.
• Proactively seek out both client and internal opportunities to propel the agency forward and grow the relationship and the business as appropriate.
• Provide coaching to junior talent across disciplines and support agency leadership as needed.
• Be an ambassador for the agency, one who is passionate about our mission and feels ownership for the work we do.

What You'll Do: 

• You anticipate challenges and trouble spots and know when to bring in partners or colleagues to help troubleshoot.
• You set a positive tone and foster a spirit of healthy curiosity and debate, in service of the work.
• You become an expert in your clients' business and in our own, developing a deep understanding of their issues and concerns, relevant categories and emerging media. You share what you learn to make the team better.
• You are a strong communicator with excellent writing skills, the ability to craft a clear and persuasive argument and build a presentation
• You are an equally great listener, able to hear what is unsaid as well, with the ability to turn information into action
• You take pride in knowing how to make things happen, from resourcing the team, defining and stewarding budgets and timetables, and architecting a process that sets us up for success.
• You lead with a sense of calm, optimism, and control that inspires confidence and trust.
• You invest in building strong relationships with senior clients that engenders trust and builds an appetite for breakthrough work. Likewise, you can handle tough conversations when they are necessary.
• You manage the money like it was your own, with a keen eye for doing more with less, making sure that the agency is remunerated appropriately and keeping clear and transparent records.
• You cultivate deep relationships with strategy and creative partners; build an arsenal of breakthrough work together, rooted in trust and a shared ambition.
• You are ambitious—for yourself, our clients, the agency and our work.
• You believe that what we do is important, meaningful, and wherever possible, fun.

What You'll Bring: 

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years as an industry leader in an agency environment preferred
• At least five years of supervisory experience and two years as a business lead
• Experience leading the creation and execution of both integrated campaigns and strategic outputs
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) and an excellent presenter that commands a room
• Organized and detail-oriented; finds satisfaction in a buttoned up and well-run operation
• A self-starting multi-tasker that can handle the pressure of several assignments at once and takes the attitude of a player/coach in contributing to the work
• Curious, resourceful and inquisitive
• Has a positive outlook and strong people skills; an exceptional team builder, leader and colleague
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and Keynote
• Extensive travel may be required

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive employer subsidized benefits package which includes group medical, dental and vision coverage, Health Savings Account, 401k retirement plan with annual company match, employee wellness, commuter benefits and cellular phone allowance, generous paid time off and employee volunteer day to encourage social responsibility giving time to the non-profit, community service or charity of your choice. Salary is dependent on experience but ranges from: $140,000 – $170,000. All candidates must have the ability to work in the US; we are unable to sponsor any work visas for this role.

ABOUT M+C SAATCHI GROUP

M+C Saatchi SSK as part of M+C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application.

All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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