Account Director

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,950 - 137,865; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401K plan

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading marketing and advertising agency in New York is seeking an experienced Account Director to manage and grow client relationships on large accounts, primarily in the healthcare sector. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in account services, a background in pharmaceutical marketing, and must demonstrate effective leadership. This position offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, with an inclusive workplace environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in account services within the advertising industry.
• Prior staff management and mentoring experience preferred.
• Experience with healthcare brands required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow client relationships on large accounts.
• Oversee strategy development for assigned accounts.
• Evaluate success of marketing initiatives regularly.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Pharmaceutical marketing knowledge

Strategic thinking

Digital marketing

Job description

Company description

What took you so long?! We’ve been waiting for you. Yep, you read that right. We are looking for you to bring your authentic self to work every day because we know that it’s not what you do that makes you different; it’s how you do it that makes you truly unique. And we’re not just saying it, our people think that too—helping us to be named an Ad Age Best Place to Work in 2022.

We know you are not your resume; we understand you are not your work, and we respect that you are so much more than a job description. You are you.

We’re interested in you—are you interested in us? Keep reading, and let us know.

At Razorfish Health, we are fueling the practice of modern medicine. RFH is built for the modern age of medicine. We have a deep commitment to science, technology, and innovation to help health care providers and patients make better connections for better outcomes. Our focus is on future trends and disruptors that will shape how medicine is practiced today, creating a healthier tomorrow.

We support that promise with 300+employees across three office locations in New York City // Philadelphia // Chicago and many remote employees. We have 12 team members with MDs, PharmDs, or PhDs, and 5 of the top 8 pharma companies on our roster.

Overview

We are looking for an amazing Account Director that is ready to help us create the experiences that change lives. The Account Director is responsible for managing and growing the client relationship, and expanding services/business, on one or more large client accounts. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of maintaining the ultimate accountability for client satisfaction, increasing account revenue and overall growth, and experienced as a team leader.

ABOUT THE CLIENT SERVICES TEAM

As a member of the Client Services (Account) Team, you’re an ambassador for the rest of the agency. We’re the first people our clients look to for guidance, and we are committed to make sure the client’s needs are always met. We’re also the liaisons between the client and the rest of the internal agency team, bridging the gap so information is communicated transparently for all parties. We uphold the mission of RFH by being effective modern medicine advocates.

Responsibilities

Client Focus:

• May own the client relationships at the mid-senior level within the client’s organizational hierarchy
• With Vice President, responsible for setting and managing client account expectations
• Oversees all strategy development for assigned account(s), including the development of key alliances and interactive marketing/advertising strategies that align with the client's brand and support the client's business objectives
• Ensures client contact with members of internal brand team
• Maintains primary responsibility for the quality, strategy and integrity of all agency products/services delivered to assigned clients; resulting in the cultivation of client loyalty and retention
• Engages clients on a regular basis to evaluate the success or failure of digital advertising/marketing initiatives, and plans for course correction and/or continual success as appropriate
• Identifies opportunities for growth within existing client accounts/brands currently managed and presents/positions new ideas to clients on an ongoing basis; seeks opportunities to up sell and cross-sell within the account to generate additional revenue
• Manages profit and loss responsibility for assigned clients as well as financial forecasting
• Demonstrates significant knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing and is comfortable playing a leadership role with client brand teams when needed

Internal Focus:

• Consults with Client Partner to: develop ROI models and rationale for each account plan; provide ongoing consultation regarding advertising/marketing strategy; and develop fees and budget allocation models for all agency services
• Responsible for understanding the account dynamics and mobilizing Razorfish Healthware resources to most effectively meet account requirements
• May be asked to participate in new business
• With Project Manager, contributes to the development of project timeline and budget
• Provides leadership, support, and ongoing guidance to members of his/her assigned project team
• Ensures clear, ongoing communication regarding the client and brand strategy, strategic insights pertaining to the client's business/industry, trends, initiatives, issues and competitive intelligence, or similar to multidisciplinary team members. Inspires the team to deliver superior client solutions consistently that meet or exceed client's goals/expectations
• Monitors trends in the digital marketing and advertising industry, and client industry verticals

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant experience in the account services field within the advertising industry
• Minimum of one year of prior staff management, development and mentoring experience preferred
• Experience in marketing/promotion experience with healthcare brands is required
• A demonstrated track record of expanding business with existing customers (upselling); and experience supporting new business pitches required

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable and inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $95,950 - $137,865 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 02/03/2026.

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