FREELANCE ACCOUNT DIRECTOR Hello! We're looking for someone to run air traffic control. Someone who can monitor the comings and goings of the agency and our clients. A person who has almost all the answers and can quickly find the ones they don't have. Someone who knows how to fix problems and can keep them from happening. If that sounds like your cup of tea, then let's [virtually] meet for coffee.
Account LeadershipIs the catalyst to groundbreaking workEstablishes account priorities and communicates effectively to teamProvides strategic leadership and road-map for the businessEnsures quality work from every departmentDevelops strong, motivated internal teamsWorks with finance to ensure his/her account is profitableEnsures that team members across all departments are involved, informed and working together during the entire strategic and creative development processRepresents agency at development briefingsProvides conflict resolution and solutions during conflicts both internally and externally; can be depended upon to maintain composure in turbulent watersHas a point of view: can articulate it and defend itPublishes written agency points-of-view regularly – monthly, quarterlyClient Relationship ManagementWorks with client and executive management to develop the client contract and Statement of WorkResponsible for managing to client annual and quarterly budgetsWorks well with clients at every level of a client organization and can hold strategic discussion with the senior most clientsSets very clear metrics for success with client partnersHas a strategic point of view and can articulate and defend itKnows clients business/industry completely from a strategic and competitive standpoint; knows business inside and outIs the central figure to client in building their business: recommending and delivering integrated communications solutionsListens to client; confirms understanding of what is said, and accurately communicates back to client what those needs are, in both oral and written formOrganically continues to provide client with ideas to grow and develop businessDevelops supporting evidence for agency POVs and recommendationsInternal Relationship / ManagementIs respected by all agency departments, inspires and encourages innovative thinking and solutionsFosters great teamwork and encourages open, ongoing communicationActively participates in internal management/training of agency personnelProvides leadership for the internal agency groups: fosters creative atmosphereGives ongoing feedback to groupChampions the account within the agencySupervises efforts of direct reportsSupervisoryMotivates the team; mentors and promotes career development and growthEnsures that Account Group members are challenged and developing their skillsDemonstrates and teaches junior team members how to think strategicallyHolds regular cross functional team meetings to ensure everyone understands the current priorities on the businessPartners & Key RelationshipsAccount Strategist - Partners with the strategist to ensure the strategic course for the brand is set and monitored for successCreative development (ECD, ACD) - Partners with creative teams to ensure work is strategic and meets client's needsMedia (Media Director, AMD, Media Supervisor) - Partners with media team to develop appropriate media strategiesFinance - Partners with finance to foster a healthy financial relationship for both client and agencyRequirementsMinimum of 8-10 years experience managing multiple accounts at an advertising agency or similarStrong knowledge of the creative, production and media planning process to help navigate and educate clientsExcellent ability of setting and managing expectationsAbility to evaluate work with a strategic lens, providing clear, strategically grounded feedback and suggestions to internal teams$135,000 - $180,000 a year
Time Frame is roughly 12/2/24-5/30/25
The Salary Range is dependent on:
- Years experience & qualifications
- Location of living
- This contract offers all benefits of a full time employee (vacation, benefits and so forth)
Our first preference is someone local and based in the bay area that can work from our office. You must be on the West Coast. Other States we can work with outside of CA are OR and WA.
Thanks!
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