Group Account Director

Ogilvy & Mather; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogilvy & Mather is seeking a Group Account Director to manage and grow client relationships while driving business results. With a focus on integrated client services and operational excellence, this role requires extensive experience in marketing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to nurture client partnerships. You will be part of a dynamic agency environment committed to innovative strategies and outstanding client service.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience with 7+ years in a supervisory role.
• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset.
• Strong listener and adaptable leader.

Responsibilities

• Manage large regional Integrated portfolio of clients' businesses.
• Drive client service growth and strategy development.
• Nurture key client relationships as a trusted advisor.

Skills

Digital fluency

Business acumen

Networking

Leadership

Financial services marketing knowledge

Job description

Ogilvy has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity - innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE : WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com , and follow us on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and Facebook.

GROUP ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

About Ogilvy

Ogilvy has been creating iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas for clients since David Ogilvy founded the company in 1948. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.

About the Role

Our Group Account Directors bring value to our clients through their exceptional modern marketing skills. "In it to win it', they have great hunting instincts and know when to bring in the capabilities to meet client needs and help close the deal. They typically act as managers of one large and / or multiple smaller Integrated regional / global accounts. They possess C-Suite gravitas and are valued by our most senior clients for their partnership and strategic guidance. They are agency hunters and team builders who drive client business results, as well as our Agency share of wallet. Importantly, they act as advocates and champions of the Ogilvy brand to our clients, employees and candidates alike. They are exceptional team leaders who inspire others to act courageously.

What You'll Do

• Managing large regional Integrated portfolio of clients' businesses
• Nurture and grow key senior client relationships by being a trusted advisor to senior client management and work as an objective insider and advocate for the entire client organization
• Constantly hunt for organic new business growth
• Drive all aspects of client service, including strategy, program development and execution-leading growth and development of their respective practice area
• Lead client thinking on strategy development and providing targeted, actionable insights
• Understand the agency business model and identify and utilize all Agency capabilities to produce exceptional results for the client
• Manage client P&L, business growth and an operating target margins
• Keep your eye on client satisfaction metrics and associated performance measures
• Generate ideas and actions that produce tangible business results
• Initiate thought leadership projects that enhance our reputation and add value to our client's business
• Ensure appropriate resources are available to deliver and drive client growth as well as maximize performance and productivity
• Manage integrated agency teams, inspiring and motivating action across departments and capabilities; fostering teamwork
• Attract and retain core talent and manage others to their maximum potential; develop and maintain high levels of team effectiveness and satisfaction
• Work closely with HR on Career Conversations and goal setting for your team; setting achievable performance goals for self and others
• Cultivate an atmosphere that embraces diversity and inclusion within the team and agency

What You'll Need

• 11+ years of experience, including 7+ years of supervisory experience
• Digitally fluent, with an understanding of the complex, fragmented media landscape
• Strong business & financial acumen
• Be the client's gatekeeper; ensuring creative excellence / output
• Strong networker of both internal and external talent
• Passionate about the work, your team and our business
• Naturally curious and early adopter.
• A good listener, someone who reads people and those in a room well (and adapts their style and response accordingly)
• A strong leader that manages the professional and management skills of team members; provides ongoing feedback and training opportunities for team
• Financial services marketing knowledge and experience
• Billingual (English and French) is an asset

How We'll Support You

Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We'll empower you with the tools you'll need to succeed. We'll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We'll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we'll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you'll be proud, with people you'll be proud to call your teammates.

At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do : a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.

We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.

Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at [emailprotected] . Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.

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