Account Director

Adelphi Group; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom’s Carmichael Lynch is seeking an Account Director to oversee an account, champion high-caliber thinking, and ensure client love, growth and profitability. You will partner with the integrated agency team to deliver high-value service and strong creative results across broadcast, video, digital and print.

The role requires a BA/BS in Communications, Marketing or Advertising and 8–10 years of agency account management experience, with a proven ability to translate big ideas into actionable

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Communications, Marketing or Advertising.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of agency account management experience.
• Innate curiosity, keen insight and passion for the industry.
• Ability to translate big ideas into actionable steps.

Responsibilities

• Oversee an account and lead by example through high-caliber thinking and execution.
• Ensure clients receive top-level service, value, and strategic/creative thinking.
• Manage client expectations and account profitability.
• Lead cross-functional teams across all production, including broadcast, video, digital and print.
• Foster growth and maintain strong client relationships across tenure.

Skills

Account leadership

Client relationship

Strategic thinking

Education

BA/BS degree in Communications, Marketing, or Advertising

Job description

Agency:

Carmichael Lynch

Job Function:

Account Management and Growth

Job Subfunction:

Account Management

Job Description:

Role:

The Account Director oversee an account and leads by example through the delivery of high caliber thinking and execution, high-valued service, a passion for creativity and problem solving, while ensuring client love, growth and profitability.

Areas of Focus:

• Ensures that clients are receiving the highest level of service, value, strategic and creative thinking from the agency
• Partners tightly with the core integrated agency team to live out the vision of the account
• Expert at shaping and managing client expectations
• Displays strategic confidence and sound logic in developing a POV
• Accountable for client financials; helps manage account profitability
• Promotes seamless collaboration and partnership throughout the team
• Manages conflict or tenuous situations with poise
• Leads by example and fosters the professional growth and development of account team; ensures internal team harmony and satisfaction
• Oversees and leads internal and client teams across full-scale production, spanning broadcast, video, digital and print deliverables.
• Supports and rallies behind big ideas by nurturing, shaping and protecting them
• Partners with Managing Director to ensure quality of creative work meets high standards while delivering business results
• Partners and advocates for strategic brand planning throughout process
• Provides top-level client contact/relationships; staying in regular contact with clients about their business and needs.
• Leads clients and agency teams through short and long-term Marketing Communications Planning.

Qualifications/Traits:

• BA/BS Degree in Communications, Marketing or Advertising
• Minimum of 8-10 years of agency account management experience
• Possess an innate curiosity, keen insight and unyielding passion for our industry
• Ability to think big, but also translate into meaningful, insightful and actionable steps
• Natural ability to lead through a presence and performance that instills confidence and conviction as well as ability to keenly and clearly provide business and marketing consultation

Salary Range: $105,000 - 120,000 annually

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