M+C Saatchi SSK · 8 hours ago
Account Director
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expM+C Saatchi SSK is a leading independent creative agency group seeking an Account Director to lead client relationships and drive business growth. The role involves managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring their satisfaction and success while fostering strong internal and external partnerships.
Advertising
No H1B
Responsibilities
Drive a portfolio of small and large businesses independently, with little day-to-day oversight from executive leadership
Take full accountability for both client health and agency agenda, leading an effective relationship that delivers on agreed business goals, sets a high creative bar and supports a healthy business for the agency
Proactively seek out both client and internal opportunities to propel the agency forward and grow the relationship and the business as appropriate
Provide coaching to junior talent across disciplines and support agency leadership as needed
Be an ambassador for the agency, one who is passionate about our mission and feels ownership for the work we do
You anticipate challenges and trouble spots and know when to bring in partners or colleagues to help troubleshoot
You set a positive tone and foster a spirit of healthy curiosity and debate, in service of the work
You become an expert in your clients’ business and in our own, developing a deep understanding of their issues and concerns, relevant categories and emerging media. You share what you learn to make the team better
You are a strong communicator with excellent writing skills, the ability to craft a clear and persuasive argument and build a presentation
You are an equally great listener, able to hear what is unsaid as well, with the ability to turn information into action
You take pride in knowing how to make things happen, from resourcing the team, defining and stewarding budgets and timetables, and architecting a process that sets us up for success
You lead with a sense of calm, optimism, and control that inspires confidence and trust
You invest in building strong relationships with senior clients that engenders trust and builds an appetite for breakthrough work. Likewise, you can handle tough conversations when they are necessary
You manage the money like it was your own, with a keen eye for doing more with less, making sure that the agency is remunerated appropriately and keeping clear and transparent records
You cultivate deep relationships with strategy and creative partners; build an arsenal of breakthrough work together, rooted in trust and a shared ambition
You are ambitious—for yourself, our clients, the agency and our work
You believe that what we do is important, meaningful, and wherever possible, fun
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
10+ years as an industry leader in an agency environment preferred
At least five years of supervisory experience and two years as a business lead
Experience leading the creation and execution of both integrated campaigns and strategic outputs
Strong communication skills (written and oral) and an excellent presenter that commands a room
Organized and detail-oriented; finds satisfaction in a buttoned up and well-run operation
A self-starting multi-tasker that can handle the pressure of several assignments at once and takes the attitude of a player/coach in contributing to the work
Curious, resourceful and inquisitive
Has a positive outlook and strong people skills; an exceptional team builder, leader and colleague
Well-versed in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and Keynote
Extensive travel may be required
Benefits
Group medical
Dental and vision coverage
Health Savings Account
401k retirement plan with annual company match
Employee wellness
Commuter benefits
Cellular phone allowance
Generous paid time off
Employee volunteer day to encourage social responsibility giving time to the non-profit, community service or charity of your choice
Company
M+C Saatchi SSK
We bring together powerful earned-first creativity with expertise in brand strategy, social impact, issue advocacy, and corporate reputation.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rob Shepardson
Founding Partner
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