Account Director

Dentsu Aegis Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Toronto seeks an experienced professional to manage client relationships and provide strategic recommendations. You will lead day-to-day operations, manage a team, and identify new business opportunities. The role requires extensive video production experience and the ability to travel. The position offers a salary range of $100K-$110K along with various benefits.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

RRSP

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing video pre- and post-production.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Experience working with Canadian and US clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver the service proposition to clients.
• Own client relationships and drive profitability.
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities.
• Lead team management and motivate towards client objectives.

Skills

Video production experience

Omnichannel campaign execution

Relationship management

Client development opportunities identification

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Dentsu Health (a division of Dentsu Creative) was launched in 2022 to accelerate growth within a specialized health practice and transform connected health experiences for better health outcomes. We provide leading pharmaceutical companies with expertise in the development of marketing strategies and tactics, as well as medical educational initiatives. Our clients range from mid to large pharmaceutical companies, covering a diverse selection of prescription and non-prescription products that span multiple therapeutic areas.

Part of Dentsu International, Dentsu is a Global Creative Network that transforms brands and businesses through the power of Modern Creativity. 9,000 experts across the globe work seamlessly together to deliver ideas that Create Culture, Shape Society, and Invent the Future.

The purpose of this role is to provide strategic recommendations and manage all resources to ensure the Client’s marketing needs are met. They are viewed as a trusted advisor to client, understand and articulate client business insights and leverage to contribute ways to move business forward, lead and monitor the day-to-day activities; proactively identify new business building insights and opportunities, manage, motivate and develop their team; work with other departments to develop and execute strategies that will build the Client’s business. This role requires ability to travel (up to 30% of the time) and is a 12-month full-time contract position. Extensive video production experience and omnichannel campaign execution are critical to the role. Must be comfortable with all aspects of pre- and post-production. Both AM and PM responsibilities will be required for this role. Ideally has experience with both Canadian and US clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manages the Business – delivers the service proposition to clients and full end to end management of the business on individual clients
• Relationship Management – owns the client relationships as per the defined relationship strategy for the client
• Proactively Identifies Client Development Opportunities – flags specific client cross sell and upsell opportunities
• Commercial and service ownership of client relationship – drives seamless delivery and profitability of account
• Team Management – manages and motivates team around the clients objectives and culture
• Production excellence - extensive experience with managing video pre- and post-production, digital and print studio production (alongside a creative team and producer)
• Ideally has experience with both Canadian and US clients.
• Ability to travel - up to 30% travel to the US and potentially other locations, at client request

Additional information

The salary range for this position is $100K-$110k. Actual salary within the range will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, and skills. A range of medical, dental, RRSP, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available to all permanent employees. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.

Location: Toronto

Brand: Dentsu Creative

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)