Account Director - Remote

Account Director

We are searching for an Account Director who can provide leadership across our account management team that has experience working on B2B and B2C campaigns, web, and social initiatives. The Account Director role is perfect for candidates who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are seeking an agency environment that combines a start-up mentality with the support, resources and backing of a 20+ year leading digital agency. You will oversee several integrated accounts and lead an exciting new year-long project planning a multi-facetted centennial celebration. You will be primarily responsible and accountable for the overall management of the accounts, including planning, project implementation, account profitability and growth, client relationship management, and oversight of the account team.

Requirements/Skills:

• 9+ years experience (agency experience required)
• Experience in executing creative for integrated media campaigns, websites, and organic social for both B2B and B2C brands
• Proven track record of delivering engaging programs that create connections between brands and their target audiences that exceeded client KPI’s
• Excellent client management and communication skills - able to set realistic client expectations
• Experience in data transformation space a plus
• Ability to consistently produce results while meeting deadlines and juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment both as an individual contributor, and a team leader
• Ability to participate in new business pitches and represent the agency’s offerings
• Demonstrated ability to coach, initiate change, and collaborate across groups
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Brilliant verbal and written communication skills – can command a room
• Previous management or leadership experience
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and MS Office

What are the desired attributes for this position?

• Be an inspiring, passionate leader
• Be a resourceful, tenacious problem solver
• Be a compelling, persuasive communicator
• Be a creative thinker
• Be a digital/tech nerd

Responsibilities:

• Account Leadership & Strategic Planning
  • Work closely with the VP and Group Account Director to lead the overall strategic planning of the account
  • Direct all aspects of client business from strategy through execution with attention to quality and detail and the foresight to identify (and circumvent) potential red flags
  • Deeply understand, appreciate and influence brand insights, customer segmentation, and target needs to assist in the development of thoughtful and strategic marketing plans and executions
  • Manage, mentor and lead a team by providing coaching, training and identifying areas for growth
  • Serve as primary client contact with senior clients, working directly on strategic initiatives
  • Deliver effective oral presentations (over the phone and in person) with poise and confidence
• Project Leadership
  • Inspire, lead and motivate a cross-departmental team to deliver top-notch work that delivers on the brand strategy and drives measurable results
  • Orchestrate partnerships with internal teams and external agencies to manage priorities, schedules, and deliverables
  • Lead the junior team on the development, presentation, and implementation of individual projects
  • Review project budgets and schedules and guide junior teams in managing them
  • Professionally manage client feedback, direction and expectations that results in trust-based client relationships and YOY revenue growth
• Fiscal management
  • Collaborate with the VP, AD and the General Manager to lead/revise the client/agency contract, retained scope of work and overall communications program
  • Lead the development, writing, and presentation of incremental project proposals, scopes of work, and staffing plans (for projects beyond the contracted retainer)
  • Provide accurate financial management of client business from scoping to forecasting and budget reconciliation
  • Support Senior Management in new business opportunities as needed

About AMP Agency

AMP Agency is a full-service, integrated marketing agency with offices in Boston, New York, Seattle and Los Angeles. We're a team of creative minds, digital strategists, social and behavioral scientists and media experts that focus on creating contextually relevant consumer engagements across digital and physical brand experiences. We employ an "Insights Inspired, Results Driven" approach to design end-to-end marketing solutions for the brands with which we partner.

AMP Agency is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. AMP is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. AMP Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. We prohibit harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.