Account Director

DMCG Global are currently seeking an Account Director to join one of the most renown global consulting firm.  
 
Job Description is mentioned below
 
Summary:
Key day-to-day player on defined top accounts:

• Managing key client relationships within designated client marketing teams, including CMOs and marketing operations and managers
• Engagement and leadership in strategic initiatives
• Ownership of partner agency relationships including Media, PR and production
• Oversight of creative development and associated production
• Oversight and management of account team
• Partnering with companies Strategy, Client teams and vendors on Research projects

And above all, be an advocate for breakthrough work.  Help the agency create, sell and execute great work.
 
Responsibilities:

• Accountable for health of client/agency relationship
• Key point of contact for senior clients within designated marketing teams
• Build a deep understanding of client’s business and customer segments
• Manage and lead strategic direction and creative development
• Lead entire team (internal and external) with inspired thinking and breakthrough ideas
• Partner with Digital and Media agencies co-located with company, and with external diverse segment agencies, to direct, sell and produce the best integrated work
• Lead production-focused projects and initiatives (specifically large-scale shoots) with a detailed oversight of plan, pre-production and post
• Identify ways to optimize campaigns based on program performance
• Accountable for the growth and professional development of account management team members at agency
• Identify and recommend opportunities to grow the business, engage partners and add value to clients
• Ensure agency resources are effectively and profitably deployed in service of client
• Weekly and Quarterly reviews (internally and with the client) analyzing the performance of the team and quality of work
• Anticipate potential issues and opportunities and provide actionable solutions/recommendations
• Bring broader client and industry perspectives to enhance the thinking and performance of the client/agency team
• Balance responsibilities across within the team and across different initiatives in the year

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience as an Account Director
• Experience leading integrated accounts and working with partner agencies
• Desire to collaborate
• Positive attitude and ability to motivate teams
• Strong problem solving skills and detail oriented
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, MBA or equivalent business experience preferred