Account Director

Tank Worldwide; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health advertising agency in Toronto is seeking an experienced Account Director. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, and navigate complex projects. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of advertising experience and a strong understanding of the healthcare market. This role offers competitive compensation and multiple benefits, including extensive insurance and measures for work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Extensive Group Insurance Program on Day 1

Paid Christmas shutdown

Work‑life balance measures

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in Advertising.
• Proven track record of managing teams and developing staff.
• Experience in building profitable client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead account members and oversee client goals.
• Manage day-to-day client communication across teams.
• Develop strong internal relationships with all disciplines.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Healthcare market knowledge

Job description

Grey Health is the culmination of the rich legacies of two powerhouse brands —Grey and TANK. With borderless employees spread across 20 studios in 18 countries, we all work collaboratively with one mission in mind: to deliver famously effective ideas that drive business results for top tier clients in the health and wellness market. In 2023, Grey was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace and our agency network and The Grey Group, ranked in the top ten award winners at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

While TANK and Grey maintain their unique identities and market presence, they now benefit from shared resources and strategic direction that help us unlock new opportunities across the globe.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As an Account Director, you will be a strategic leader, translating client vision into impactful roadmaps and overseeing the delivery of Famously Effective work. This role demands a proven track record in managing and developing cross‑functional teams, fostering deep client relationships, and identifying new revenue opportunities. You will expertly navigate complex projects, manage budgets, and ensure operational excellence while maintaining a keen understanding of the healthcare market. As a member of our Toronto studio, you will join a dynamic, globally‑minded team surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields and get to work in one of the newest WPP campuses.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead account members and provide cross discipline leadership to oversee the translation of our client’s vision into a roadmap that will achieve client goals, striving consistently to make Famously Effective work
• Be the key point person for all day‑to‑day client communication across multiple teams
• Effectively assign, delegate and monitor the work of agency staff assigned to your accounts
• Provide a model of project and team leadership; prepared, proactive, thorough, fair, balanced and a willingness to do whatever is required by clearly communicating expectations
• Manage and implement projects from concept to execution; create accurate budgets and schedules, manage budget with the partnership of PM, Finance and Executive Leadership
• Develop strong internal relationships with all disciplines; effective day‑to‑day management of the agency team in terms of direction and guidance
• Understand the healthcare market and competition, with a perspective and POV on trends that brings innovative thinking and ensures leadership quality deliverables
• Possess a strong knowledge of the client’s business, category and competition
• Oversee and manage legal approval process and talent tracking for all advertising
• Foster strong cohesive working interdisciplinary teams

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• At least 7 years of experience in Advertising.
• Proven track record of managing team and developing staff within account and other disciplines
• Experience and established approach in building relationships that result in new, profitable revenue opportunities as well as driving incremental growth with existing clients
• Experience negotiating SOW and contracts, effective forecasting, scoping with relationships within PM and Finance departments

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Challenging Work - As leaders in the health advertising industry, we thrive on solving complex problems and innovation. Each employee is encouraged to bring their best ideas forward to solve problems.

Dedicated Team - It’s in our DNA to work hard and play hard: celebrate our wins, laugh and have fun. We are stronger, together, when we are open and real. At TANK, everyone is valued and plays an important role in our shared success. We care for our people and our clients.

Global Community - Support from the WPP People community and bring your contribution to a greater good while collaborating on WPP strategic projects or initiatives.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation package
• Extensive Group Insurance Program on Day 1
• Vacation according to experience
• Paid Christmas shutdown
• Extended long weekends on statutory holidays - TANK Days (extra days off annually)
• Work‑life balance measures

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

TANK WW is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics.