POSITION OVERVIEW As an Account Director, you will be a strategic leader, translating client vision into impactful roadmaps and overseeing the delivery of Famously Effective work. This role demands a proven track record in managing and developing cross-functional teams, fostering deep client relationships, and identifying new revenue opportunities. You will expertly navigate complex projects, manage budgets, and ensure operational excellence while maintaining a keen understanding of the healthcare market.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead account members and provide cross discipline leadership to oversee the translation of our client's vision into a roadmap that will achieve client goals, striving consistently to make Famously Effective work
- Be the key point person for all day-to-day client communication across multiple teams
- Effectively assign, delegate and monitor the work of agency staff assigned to your accounts
- Provide a model of project and team leadership; prepared, proactive, thorough, fair, balanced and a willingness to do whatever is required by clearly communicating expectations
- Manage and implement projects from concept to execution; create accurate budgets and schedules, manage budget with the partnership of PM, Finance and Executive Leadership
- Develop strong internal relationships with all disciplines; effective day-to-day management of the agency team in terms of direction and guidance
- Understand the healthcare market and competition, with a perspective and POV on trends that brings innovative thinking and ensures leadership quality deliverables
- Possess a strong knowledge of the client's business, category and competition
- Oversee and manage legal approval process and talent tracking for all advertising
- Foster strong cohesive working interdisciplinary teams
WHAT YOU WILL NEED- At least 7 years of experience within Pharmaceutical Advertising or public health communications, branded and unbranded a plus
- Proven track record of managing team and developing staff within account and other disciplines
- Experience and established approach in building relationships that result in new, profitable revenue opportunities as well as driving incremental growth with existing clients
- Experience negotiating SOW and contracts, effective forecasting, scoping with relationships within PM and Finance departments
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER: Challenging Work - As leaders in the health advertising industry, we thrive on solving complex problems and innovation. Each employee is encouraged to bring their best ideas forward to solve problems.
Dedicated Team - It's in our DNA to work hard and play hard: celebrate our wins, laugh and have fun. We are stronger, together, when we are open and real. At Tank WW, everyone is valued and plays an important role in our shared success. We care for our people and our clients.
Global Community - Support from the WPP People community and bring your contribution to a greater good while collaborating on WPP strategic projects or initiatives.
Perks and Benefits-The wellness of our employees is at the core of our business, therefore we offer competitive benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Extensive Group Insurance Program on Day 1
- Vacation according to experience
- Paid Christmas shutdown
- Extended long weekends on statutory holidays (extra days off annually)
- Work-life balance measures
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.
Salary Range
$110,000-$160,000 CAD
Nous croyons que le meilleur travail se fait lorsque nous sommes ensemble, favorisant la créativité, la collaboration et la connexion. C'est pourquoi nous avons adopté une approche hybride incluant des journées obligatoires au bureau. Si vous avez besoin d'aménagements ou de flexibilité, veuillez en discuter avec l'équipe de recrutement lors du processus d'entrevue.
