Blue Hour Studios · 1 day ago
Account Director
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expBlue Hour Studios is a social-first content agency that builds community and fandom at the intersection of creators, culture, content, and commerce. The Account Director will manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction and delivering innovative solutions that align with client goals and business objectives.
AdvertisingContentContent Creators
Responsibilities
Holistic oversight of all accounts, with emphasis on content, innovation and client satisfaction
Oversee the implementation of new client and project teams
Manage client satisfaction, growth, retention and ensure exceptional experience in all client/agency interaction
Shepherd the appropriate resources around a client’s business and provide incremental leadership as needed
Lead and manage client and execution teams both internally and externally
Abide by, enforce, and evolve the ‘client experience’ framework/strategy to impact approach to client service that always positions us ahead of client needs
Develop a client feedback framework and appropriately manage feedback to ensure client and team success
Reinforce understanding of client’s business and uncovering of motivations/needs
Develop and maintain relationships with key leaders across various Horizon teams,, to collaborate and lead conversations for your client
Translate client goals into strategic, innovative creative and media solutions
Provide strategic counsel to clients and prospects
Develop and deliver effective and persuasive points of view
Understand our client’s business, competitive set and generate new ideas and see opportunities for growth
Ensures best practices are applied across disciplines:
Oversee the development and maintenance of timelines, deadlines, processes and integration points for all digital projects
Lead teams to produce all campaign components seamlessly
Proactively manage client and internal team expectations
Ensure Account Team is providing innovative solutions to feed into clients’ goals, evaluating health of client business via analysis of relevant business metrics
Bring powerful thought leadership to consult on complex issues and identifies innovative solutions
Tap into Blue Hour resources/tools and collaborate with partner agencies to offer clients holistic business solutions
Spearhead new business opportunities and proposal development
Ability to strategically identify and persuasively sell in incremental solutions/capabilities to drive organic growth
Responsible for account/project profitability including forecasting and pre-close reporting
Foster collaborative, supportive, and innovative working environment and atmosphere
Ensure team members have training and support needed to achieve development goals
Conduct direct report’s performance reviews, coaching to maximize success
Guide team in setting goals and professional development timelines, ensure team members have challenging, level-appropriate projects and opportunities to learn new skills
Provide ongoing, real-time, performance feedback to ensure continued team growth
Active role in conversations around staffing needs
Qualification
Required
8-10+ years creative agency or brand marketing experience
Strong operational prowess with experience building process
Exceptional digital marketing and strategic abilities across multiple business verticals
Influencer marketing and social creative production experience highly preferred
Experience working and collaborating with cross-agency teams to build integrated marketing plans
Client or agency relationship management experience preferred
High level of comfort presenting to clients and internal team members
Self-starter, demonstrates initiative
Strong Leadership skills and ability to develop and mentor teams
An advocate for and supporter of diversity, equity and inclusion
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plans
Company paid holidays
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Mental health and wellness resources
Pet insurance
Childcare resources
Identity theft insurance
Fertility assistance programs
Fitness reimbursement
Company
Blue Hour Studios
Blue Hour Studios crafts engaging ads with a subculture-inspired approach, focusing on community-driven creativity.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michele Esguerra
Director, Celebrity + Influencer Partnerships
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