12+ years of account management experience in an agency or client-side marketing role
8-10+ years of experience with integrated marketing campaigns and production
Strong strategic and creative instincts
Proven ability to manage client relationships and expectations
Experience in analyzing campaign data for actionable insights
Responsibilities
Lead account management and oversee project timelines
Anticipate client needs and propose effective solutions
Set client expectations and ensure timely deliverables
Manage budgets and ensure profitable service delivery
Develop innovative marketing strategies across various platforms
Analyze campaign performance and optimize for client ROI
Mentor team members and foster professional growth
Benefits
Onsite work three days a week in Los Angeles
Opportunities for mentorship and professional development
Involvement in creative and production-heavy projects
Dynamic and fast-paced work environment
Potential for bonuses based on performance
Full Job Description
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:
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:
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.
