ABOUT THE ROLE:
D&G is in search of dynamic Group 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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:
- 12+ years account management experience in an agency environment or equivalent client-side marketing experience
- 8-10+ 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 Los Angeles, CA.
The base salary is up to $240k plus bonus and benefits.
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.
