Work is more rewarding when you remove all the barriers to the best thinking. That's why the big stuff - from brand initiatives to new tech launches to bespoke digital efforts - goes further with Starmark. So come light up some new possibilities for your career as part of our crew.
Starmark proudly follows Agile methodologies agency-wide, so you'll fit right in if you're a self-motivated explorer who plays well with others and loves stellar work that brings results.
Advertising Agency Account Director:
Solid experience working in a fast paced agency environment.
As an Agile Team We Value:
- Quick Daily Check-ins: facilitate collaboration, increase transparency, reduce noise, avoid waste
- Solid Planning: Participate in project roadmaps, plan new stories with clients, plan your work in 2-week sprints
- People Who Deliver: Trusted partnerships and can foster relationships with clients to ensure longevity and growth.
- Being Able to Respond to Change: Plan for change, remain flexible, collaborate with team and client for success
Role Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with agency subject matter experts in the development of strategic plans and SOWs to ensure the Agency is providing the right recommendations to clients
- Manages overall client budgets and individual project budgets
- Conducts competitive analyses, and contributes to the creation of POVs, white papers and recommendations to the client to grow business
- Serves as a brand ambassador to ensure all client direction and work reflects, and elevates, the brand
- Approves and monitors media placements and rotation schedules
- Reviews work and recommendations for compliance to brand standards and adherence to strategy
- Upholds a high standard for accountability to, and of, team members
- Clearly and collaboratively sets expectations with team members
- Supports, coaches, mentors and trains team members to ensure growth and motivation
- Plays an active role in new client acquisition and new business pitches
Expectations:
- Ability to work directly with client and team to build relationships
- Balanced analytical and creative mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in an Agile, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to direct strategy, creative, development, media, and content teams
- Understanding of aligning marketing strategies with business needs
- Experience in developing goals and requirements, project plans, and managing budgets
- Passion for learning the latest technologies and techniques
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, self-starter environment, juggling multiple accounts at once
- Ability to work well with others and resolve conflict when necessary
- Strong knowledge of both traditional and digital technologies
- Strong knowledge of Client Services Management processes including Agile methods a plus
- Maintain and grow client relationships through the development of strategic marketing strategies based on clients business goals, audience and budget
- The ability to help educate clients on complexity of work and set client priorities for feasible delivery
Requirements:
- Must be based in Southeast Florida (travel required)
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Advertising or Marketing or similar profession in Account Management
- 10+ years experience in related advertising background
- Travel & Hospitality advertising experience required
- Advanced computer skills
- Math and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members
Starmark is a national integrated marketing agency headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL that specializes in strategic thinking, award-winning creative, branding, advertising, interactive and public relations.
