Senior Account Director: Strategic Client Partner

Ogilvy Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogilvy Canada in Toronto is seeking an Account Director to own senior client relationships and drive strategic and tactical campaigns. You will lead cross-functional teams, brief creatives, manage budgets, and ensure profitable delivery for Canadian accounts across Print, TV, Radio and Digital media.

The role emphasizes leadership, client growth, and collaboration with Senior leadership to expand business opportunities while maintaining high-quality client service and efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• Persuasive and confident approach to creative and strategic mandates.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Effective team management capabilities.
• Attention to detail and budgetary restraints.
• Experience with Canadian accounts PAAB/ASC.
• Working knowledge of all media (print, TV, radio and digital).

Responsibilities

• Develop the Account team creatively and financially and play a positive role in new business development.
• Drive the client partnership and align agency resources around client priorities.
• Understand client objectives and strategic imperatives and effectively communicate their needs to the internal team.
• Lead the development of the overall communication strategy and tactical plans, based on client context.
• Oversee the client relationship, ensuring the team delivers on projects and meets budgets.
• Manage profitability of client and tracking vs Agency projections.
• Lead client strategy and growth initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor Senior Account Managers and Account Supervisors as appropriate.

Skills

Persuasive communication

Team management

Budget management

Project management

Digital media knowledge

Strong writing skills

PAAB/ASC experience

Job description

Ogilvy Canada in Toronto is seeking an Account Director to own senior client relationships and drive strategic and tactical campaigns. You will lead cross-functional teams, brief creatives, manage budgets, and ensure profitable delivery for Canadian accounts across Print, TV, Radio and Digital media.

The role emphasizes leadership, client growth, and collaboration with Senior leadership to expand business opportunities while maintaining high-quality client service and efficient project execution.