ABOUT THE ROLE:D&G is in search of dynamic, independent, self-starter Account Director with strong strategic, client management and creative instincts. Specifically, the role is to lead a portion of the integrated team collaborating closely with the other Account Directors on projects and team oversight. This person should thrive in a fast-paced work environment and champion creative with clients to ensure successful campaigns that meet the business objectives. This position reports to leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Account Management- Understands the client's business, key contacts, organization structures, processes, and business plans
- Anticipates client needs, identifies solutions, acts in the client's best interest to increase the value of service
- Sets client expectations and ensures timely and on-target deliverables throughout the project lifecycle
- Oversees timelines, client feedback and communication flows
- Manages budgets, oversees scope, ensures profitable delivery of services and client satisfaction
- Integrates with account teams to ensure consistent branding
- Passion for fast paced creative & production heavy account
Strategic Leadership and Contribution to "Ideas that Grow Brands"- Understands the marketing landscape & aligns innovative tactics with client objectives
- Develops sound strategies across deliverables (tv, print, OOH, brochures, digital, web, social) & mobile platforms given target, brand and competitive insights
- Maintains thought leadership, watches trends, and applies thinking towards client ROI
- Understands branding and integrated marketing principles
- Analyzes campaign data and draws actionable insights to optimize results
- Leads brainstorms, contributes Big Ideas, and collaborates with internal team members
- Represents the agency in cross-agency partner meetings as thought leader, garnering action from partner agencies as needed
Account and Business Development- Develops client relationships & identifies opportunities to add value to client's business
- Develops proposals and presents ideas and plans
- Establishes meaningful measures of the agency's impact on the client's business
- Mentors team and promotes growth opportunities to retain employees
QUALIFICATIONS:- 8-10+ years account management experience in an agency environment or equivalent client-side marketing experience
- 6-8+ years experience working on integrated marketing campaigns with extensive production experience
Video Submission Link (1 min. max); show us why you're brave! We're not looking for the highest quality editing, just good content.
The role is based in New York and NY based candidates only.
Please note: This role requires someone to be onsite in the D&G office 3 days per week - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Some on-set production and occasional travel may also be required.
The base salary is up to $220k plus benefits.
