Account Director

Saatchi & Saatchi; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Account Director to lead strategic initiatives and oversee marketing campaigns for a global auto account. This role demands a creative thinker with strong client relationship management skills and the ability to navigate complex projects. Join a collaborative environment where your leadership will drive brand growth and success. If you're passionate about advertising and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of experience in advertising, ideally with an auto client.
• Strong process management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee marketing campaigns to meet objectives and deliver results.
• Manage multiple projects end-to-end in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Job description

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Saatchi & Saatchi is an advertising agency that believes creativity, data, media, and technology should work together to influence human behavior and drive client success. With 114 offices and over 6,000 employees worldwide, our Toronto office works with leading brands including Buckley's, Children's Advil, and several Mondelez brands such as Oreo and Chips Ahoy.

Overview

The Account Director will serve as a strategic leader, acting as the key liaison between the client and agency, overseeing multiple workstreams on a global auto account. This role requires building strong internal and external relationships, fostering team dynamics, and ensuring campaign success aligned with client objectives and KPIs.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee the creation, execution, and optimization of marketing campaigns to meet objectives and deliver measurable results.
2. Manage multiple projects end-to-end in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines.
3. Possess extensive experience in broadcast, digital, and social production, with strong problem-solving skills.
4. Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams both orally and in writing.
5. Drive thought leadership and strategic initiatives for brand growth.
6. Present strategic marketing directions, insights, and recommendations to clients.
7. Stay informed on industry trends, competitors, and related categories.
8. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with creative and strategic partners.
9. Apply a problem-solving approach to campaign challenges.

Qualifications

1. 6-7 years of relevant experience, ideally with an auto client.
2. Proven success in developing and maintaining client and agency relationships.
3. Strong process management skills with the ability to involve senior leadership as needed.
4. Experience managing client expectations regarding timing, deliverables, and budgets.
5. Demonstrated leadership and team collaboration skills.
6. Ability to navigate cross-agency relationships and manage large-scale projects.
7. Excellent project management, attention to detail, and multitasking abilities.

Additional Information

Saatchi & Saatchi is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and provide accommodations upon request during the recruitment process.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Advertising and Marketing
• Industries: Advertising Services and Marketing Services

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