Account Director

Publicis Groupe; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in advertising is seeking a strategic Account Director to lead client relationships and manage marketing campaigns. This role requires a dynamic leader with 6-7 years of experience in account management, particularly within the automotive sector. You will oversee the execution of innovative marketing strategies, ensuring client objectives are met while fostering collaboration among internal teams and external partners. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for building strong client relationships, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking agency that values creativity and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of experience in account management and client services.
• Strong leadership and project management skills in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee marketing campaigns to meet client objectives and drive results.
• Manage multiple projects and build trusted relationships with clients.

Skills

Account Management

Client Services

Marketing Strategy

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Related Field

Job description

Company description

Saatchi & Saatchi is an advertising agency with the belief that creativity, data, media and technology should all work together, and we use that to influence human behavior and drive success for clients. S&S is one of the world's largest agency networks with 114 offices and more than 6000 employees globally. Here in our Toronto office we work with some of the countries most valued brands including Buckley's, and Children's Advil, as well as several under the Mondelez banner (Crispers, Oreo, and Chips Ahoy just to name a few). We’re an award winning agency in both creativity and effectiveness, so it’s really important for us here to convert that innovation and the great ideas into real tangible business results for the organization.

Overview

The Account Director must be strategically minded; they will serve as a key team lead, the bridge between client and agency as well as agency partners, and oversee multiple workstreams on a global auto account. They must be able to build and enhance internal team dynamics, strengthen our client relationships and build trust. They are valued partners to senior brand managers and marketing directors, as well as agency leaders.

The Account Director must exhibit strong organizational and leadership skills to ensure that client, agency, and vendor relationships are thriving and that campaigns are strategically designed to meet client objectives and achieve the KPI’s.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation, execution and optimization of marketing campaigns, all while meeting client objectives and driving measurable results

• Proficiency in leading and managing multiple projects, end-to-end, to tight deadlines - in a fast-paced environment

• Vast experience in broadcast, digital, social production – with clear understanding of process and problem-solving abilities

• Strong oral and written communication, across both client and internal communications

• Driving thought leadership and strategic deliverables for the future of the brand

• Selling and presentation of strategic marketing direction/pov’s, deliverables and recommendations to the client

• Staying up-to-date on all relevant activities from competitors and peripheral categories

• Building collaborative and trusted relationships with creative and strategic agency partners

• Demonstrating a problem-solving mentality

Qualifications

• Must have 6 – 7 years of relevant experience (e.g. account management, client services, marketing strategy) ideally with an auto client

• Prior success with developing and growing strong relationships with clients and agencies

• Ability to manage process and with selective involvement from executives.

• Ensure management of client expectations around timing, deliverables, and budget

• Demonstrated leadership and ability to inspire collaboration and teamwork

• Ability to navigate and optimize cross-agency relationships

• Experience working with creative and other agency teams

• Experience managing time-sensitive, fixed cost projects

• Previous experience working with large brands/budgets and managing projects of scale

• Strong team mentality with the ability to function at high level in both lead and supports roles with various personalities

• Ability to multi-task and maintain a high standard of work within a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Excellent project management skills; strong attention to detail and cross-team coordination

Additional information

Saatchi is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all interested parties. Accommodations are available, upon request, for all stages of the interview and employment process for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process.