Leo New York · 4 days ago
Account Director
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$96K/yr - $151K/yr
6+ years expLeo Burnett is a communications agency powered by its HumanKind operating system, with the belief that creativity, data and technology work together to transform human behavior and drive prosperity for clients. They are currently seeking a full-time Account Director to join their team, who will be responsible for managing client relationships and ensuring projects meet client and agency ambitions while fostering team collaboration.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
The Account Director is the agency’s quarterback, able to create the conditions for the creative work to thrive
They have high emotional intelligence and can nurture junior team members as well as client relationships
The account director is expected to be: A business partner to the clients, using their deep knowledge and understanding of the clients’ business in order to create the best conditions for the right work to thrive, leading to the success and growth of both our partners and our agency
Able to manage internal teams (direct reports, colleagues, and seniors) with poise, clarity and integrity building followership across the board, navigating the BBH process effortlessly and are able to lean on the internal expertise available (across offices) to deliver outstanding creative solutions to a range of business problems
Fluent in all phases of the creative process from strategy, through creative to production and bring their expertise to bear at each stage, foreseeing issues before they arise and heading them off
Taking pressure off the team by tackling the difficult conversations and know when to escalate for support is also part of their role
Keenly aware of the value LNY brings to the table, which allows the agency to price our Skills Well And Talk About LNY Value Convincingly
A natural entrepreneur with a hunter attitude, actively searching for new business opportunities within the marketing community, always on the hunt for growth while keeping their eyes out for client needs, and quickly translating these needs into a solution to grow the agency business
Qualification
Required
6+ years of relatable experience in client service
Entrepreneurial spirit with experience contributing to new business efforts and driving organic growth
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and run multiple projects at once with minimal oversight
A solid understanding of business and marketing strategy
Extremely detail-oriented and organized
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
A passion for creativity
Benefits
Medical coverage
Dental
Vision
Disability
401K
Parental and family care leave
Family forming assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible time off
Company
Leo New York
Leo Burnett is a communications agency powered by its HumanKind operating system, with the belief that creativity, data and technology work together to transform human behavior and drive prosperity for clients.
201-500 employees
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