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WTA · 1 day ago

Account Director

Walz Tetrick Advertising is a full-service marketing, creative and media agency in Kansas City. They are seeking an experienced Account Director to lead the strategic development and management of client brands, ensuring alignment with client objectives and driving market success.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic development and ongoing management of client brands
Build deep client partnerships through a strong understanding of business objectives, challenges, customers, competitors, and industry insights
Translate business goals into strategic marketing initiatives that drive measurable results
Develop and track KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing initiatives
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and manage all client-related communications
Present strategic recommendations and work confidently to senior client stakeholders
Review and approve scopes of work that clearly define deliverables, timelines, and budgets
Provide strategic leadership to ensure client brand objectives are achieved across all agency disciplines
Lead, mentor, and develop team members through coaching, training, and performance feedback
Foster a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented team culture
Manage internal teams to deliver work on time, on budget, and at a high standard of quality
Conduct regular performance reviews and support professional development for direct reports
Contribute to agency growth by identifying and supporting new business opportunities
Participate in RFPs, pitches, and new business presentations
Stay current on industry trends and competitive dynamics to inform strategic decisions
Manage account financial health, including revenue projections, billing authorization, and budget oversight
Partner with accounting to review aging reports and follow up on outstanding client payments

Qualification

Brand strategyClient managementStrategic thinkingMarket researchFinancial acumenProject managementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsLeadershipProblem-solvingTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or a related field
8 to 10 years of ad agency experience
Experience managing direct reports
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Experience with brand strategy, market research, and competitive analysis
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience working across all agency disciplines including creative, media, digital, analytics, and production
Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and maintaining account profitability
Growth-minded, innovative, and solutions-oriented approach to account leadership
Self-starter with a strong desire to make an impact in a growing agency
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
Willingness to travel as needed

Benefits

401(k) with an employer match
Long-term disability
Dental insurance
Excellent health insurance
90 percent of the employees’ premiums paid by the agency
Generous paid time off policy
Days to volunteer at a charity of your choice

Company

WTA

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At Walz Tetrick Advertising, we have a saying: Why outspend the competition when you can outsmart them? That’s the mission of every member of our team.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Charlie Tetrick
President/CEO
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Shannon Bassett
Managing Director, Brand Leadership
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