Account Director

Interpublic Group; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom is seeking an Account Director in Minneapolis to lead the Carmichael Lynch account with a focus on high-caliber thinking, superior service, and growth. The role partners with the core agency team to deliver strategic and creative work that drives client success and profitability.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of agency experience, a strong business mindset, and the ability to translate big ideas into actionable plans.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Communications, Marketing or Advertising required.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of agency account management experience.
• Innate curiosity and passion for the industry with the ability to translate insights into action.

Responsibilities

• Oversee an account and lead by example through high-caliber thinking and execution.
• Ensure client love, growth, and profitability by delivering high-value service.
• Partner with the core integrated agency team to realize the account vision.
• Shape and manage client expectations with strategic confidence and clear POVs.
• Accountable for client financials and profitability; manage budget and scope.

Skills

Agency account management

Client relationships

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Business consulting

Education

BA/BS in Communications, Marketing or Advertising

Job description

Account Director

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Agency: Carmichael Lynch

Job Function: Account Management and Growth

Job Subfunction: Account Management

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

The salary range for this position is listed below. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to budget, relevant experience, qualifications, and tenure in similar roles. Consideration may also be given to internal salary data for current or former employees in the same or similar positions.

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

To the extent permissible by local law, Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.

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