Group Account Director

Ogilvy Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Group Account Director to manage large client portfolios and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in client management and leadership, with a strong understanding of the digital media landscape. This role emphasizes strategic guidance, team building, and nurturing client relationships, ensuring creative excellence and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience, including 7+ years in supervisory roles.
• Experience in financial services marketing.

Responsibilities

• Manage large regional integrated client portfolios.
• Drive client service, strategy, and program development.
• Lead strategy development and provide insights.

Skills

Client management

Leadership

Digital fluency

Business acumen

Networking

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About Ogilvy

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

About the Role

Our Group Account Directors bring value to clients through modern marketing skills. They possess strong hunting instincts, know when to bring in capabilities, and act as managers of large or multiple smaller regional/global accounts. They have C-Suite gravitas, valued for strategic guidance and partnership. They are agency hunters, team builders, and advocates of the Ogilvy brand, inspiring others to act courageously.

What You'll Do

• Manage large regional integrated client portfolios
• Nurture and grow key senior client relationships as a trusted advisor
• Hunt for organic new business growth
• Drive client service, strategy, and program development
• Lead strategy development and provide insights
• Utilize agency capabilities to produce results
• Manage client P&L, business growth, and margins
• Monitor client satisfaction and performance metrics
• Generate ideas that produce tangible results
• Lead thought leadership projects
• Ensure resource availability for client growth
• Manage and motivate agency teams, fostering teamwork
• Attract and develop talent, ensuring team effectiveness
• Work with HR on career development and performance goals
• Promote diversity and inclusion within the team and agency

What You'll Need

• 11+ years of experience, including 7+ years in supervisory roles
• Digital fluency and understanding of media landscape
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Client management skills ensuring creative excellence
• Strong internal and external networker
• Passion for work, team, and business
• Curiosity and early adoption mindset
• Excellent listening and adaptive skills
• Leadership skills with team management and feedback capabilities
• Experience in financial services marketing
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset

How We'll Support You

Ogilvy values its people, providing tools, autonomy, and support from experts across the network. We foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and respect, committed to fairness and equity. Our goal is to make a positive impact globally, aligned with our Borderless Creativity ethos. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with accommodations during the hiring process. For assistance, contact [e-mail].

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Advertising Services, Media Production, Online Audio & Video Media

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