Argus · 1 week ago
Account Director
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveArgus is a branding and marketing agency that focuses on inspiring clients through strategic storytelling. The Account Director will manage key client relationships, develop marketing strategies, and ensure the successful execution of projects while leading and mentoring the agency team.
AdvertisingMarketingService Industry
Responsibilities
Manages key client and creative relationships for a big book of business and multiple accounts. Partners with clients to develop their goals and marketing strategies, adding strategic value and ensuring that they get the best results from the whole agency team
Drives decisions (as opposed to taking orders) in a way that yields sustained, measurable results
Maintains knowledge of all performance measures and budgets for client accounts
Takes a leadership role in understanding and uncovering client motivations/needs
Seeks opportunities to advance the client relationship and build agency business
Displays powerful presentation skills that invite participation and effect desired outcomes
Ensures work is client-ready by paying astute attention to strategy and detail
Advocates for and can speak to the creative work and bring the client along in the lifecycle
Coaches, manages, and grows others on the team to their maximum potential
Fosters teamwork; inspires and motivates action across departments and disciplines
Builds relationships of confidence and trust with all senior agency personnel and works closely with leadership on performance reviews and goal setting
Accountable for on-time, on-budget completion of all projects and the reporting of budget status to clients and internally
Qualification
Required
Manages key client and creative relationships for a big book of business and multiple accounts
Partners with clients to develop their goals and marketing strategies, adding strategic value and ensuring that they get the best results from the whole agency team
Drives decisions (as opposed to taking orders) in a way that yields sustained, measurable results
Maintains knowledge of all performance measures and budgets for client accounts
Takes a leadership role in understanding and uncovering client motivations/needs
Seeks opportunities to advance the client relationship and build agency business
Displays powerful presentation skills that invite participation and effect desired outcomes
Ensures work is client-ready by paying astute attention to strategy and detail
Advocates for and can speak to the creative work and bring the client along in the lifecycle
Coaches, manages, and grows others on the team to their maximum potential
Fosters teamwork; inspires and motivates action across departments and disciplines
Builds relationships of confidence and trust with all senior agency personnel and works closely with leadership on performance reviews and goal setting
Accountable for on-time, on-budget completion of all projects and the reporting of budget status to clients and internally
A big strategic thinker who understands overarching goals & objectives both internally and with client work, balanced with the ability to make decisions and recommend actionable strategy
Excels in problem-solving and navigating complexity
Curious with an appetite to learn and teach, coach, and manage
Excellent client-facing skills and able to quickly build trust in the relationship
Superb communication and presentation skills – you're articulate, straightforward, and engaging
Proven leadership ability with a focus on team. Believes in and practices partnership with creative and planning
Impeccable organization and the flexibility to adapt quickly to changes
Proven project management and performance management skills – you're known for your ability to coach and develop talent, inspire and drive change, and bring varied groups together to collaborate effectively
Demonstrated budget management and resource planning experience
Company
Argus
All good.
Founded in 1994
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Caitlin Dodge
Chief Executive Officer
José Nieto
Chief Strategy Officer
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