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Account Director AgencyAdvantage Solutions • Parsippany, NJ, United States
Account Director Agency

Account Director Agency

Advantage Solutions • Parsippany, NJ, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Account Director Agency

Job Locations

US-NJ-Parsippany | US-NY-New York | US-CT-Stamford

Primary Posting Location : City

Parsippany

Primary Posting Location : State / Province

NJ

Primary Posting Location : Postal Code

07054

Primary Posting Location : Country

US

Requisition ID

2025-437339

Position Type

Full Time

Category

Client Services / Account Management

Minimum

USD $93,100.00 / Yr.

Maximum

USD $121,000.00 / Yr.

Summary

Account Director - Agency

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a highly talented Account Director to function as the main client relationship manager of Agency consumer promotion and shopper marketing program deliverables within multiple categories or retail channels. The primary role of this position is to provide thought leadership and act as the face of the Agency to the senior-level sales / marketing team during conceptual development, communication design, execution and analysis of programs. A successful Account Director will focus on the financial health of the client, organic business development, effective and efficient program management of the Agency team, and results that are in concert with client and retailer initiatives. Proficiency in conceptual selling and consulting will be defined by effective written and oral communication skills with clients, customers, and agency partners.

Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

What we offer :

Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Training and Career Development
  • Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities :

  • Demonstrate product category or retail channel ownership with Marketing and Sales client base.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with client trade, sales and marketing teams, including 3
  • rd

    party agencies as required, to harmonize cross-functional client communications.

  • Oversee proposals and program presentations for effective and efficient resources to meet the client goals and agency revenue targets.
  • Identify new business opportunities within existing clients as well as with extended client base.
  • Serve as financial relationship owner for cross-agency team departments and / or clients to deliver timely client decisions and approvals .
  • Activate assignments and encourage partnership with Planning team members to develop category, channel, customer and competitive brand marketplace insights, identify most value consumer targets, communication strategy, innovation opportunities, promotion program objectives, strategies and tactical recommendations for programs, leveraging key consumer / shopper insights that drive behavior change.
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required; MBA Degree or equivalent job-related experience is preferred in Marketing or Public Relations field
  • 6-8 years of experience in the role of supervisor / leader / manager in an agency, CPG, or brand management, including experience in shopper marketing
  • Ability to make oral presentations, team building skills, and excellent customer service orientation
  • Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
  • Track record of building and maintaining customer / client relationships
  • Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

    Responsibilities

    The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

    Position Summary

    The Account Director functions as the main client relationship manager of Agency consumer promotion and shopper marketing program deliverables within multiple categories or retail channels. Primary role is to provide thought leadership as the face of the Agency to the senior-level sales / marketing team during the conceptual development, communication design, execution and analysis of programs.

    A successful Account Director will focus on financial health of the client, organic business development, effective and efficient program management of the Agency team and results that are in concert with client and retailer initiatives. Proficiency in conceptual selling and consulting will be defined by effective written and oral communication skills with clients, customers, and agency partners.

    Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

    P ersonal Accountability

  • Demonstrate product category or retail channel ownership with Marketing and Sales client base to show Agency thought leadership as a consultant
  • Cultivate strong relationships with client trade, sales and marketing teams, including 3
  • rd

    party agencies as required, to harmonize cross-functional client communications from inception to analysis of client programs

  • Oversee proposals and program presentations for effective and efficient resources to meet the client goals and agency revenue targets
  • Identify new business opportunities within existing clients as well as with extended client base
  • Synchronize and standardize best practices for client program execution, budgets, tracking, and post-promotional reporting in accordance with company systems and processes
  • Effective recruiting, hiring, training, and development of direct reports
  • Other related duties as assigned
  • Cross-Functional Accountability

  • Serve as financial relationship owner for cross-agency team departments and / or clients to deliver timely client decisions and approvals
  • Activate assignments and encourage partnership with Planning team members to develop category, channel, customer and competitive brand marketplace insights, identify most value consumer targets, communication strategy, innovation opportunities, promotion program objectives, strategies and tactical recommendations for programs, leveraging key consumer / shopper insights that drive behavior change
  • Engage, mentor and inspire Agency cross-functional team by teaching the fundamentals, empowering proactive thinking, communicating team goals and considering succession planning / hiring needs
  • Identify cross-company Marketing Services revenue-driving opportunities
  • Other related duties as assigned
  • Safety : must have the ability to perform the job safely by demonstrating full awareness of his / her surroundings. Will utilize proper safety techniques and equipment use when necessary. Will be proactive in alerting Management of any unsafe act or condition to prevent injuries.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities

    Direct Reports

    Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources

    Indirect Reports

    May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

    Travel and / or Driving Requirements

    Travel is an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education Level : (Required) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

    (Preferred) MBA Degree or equivalent experience

    Field of Study / Area of Experience : Marketing and / or Public Relations

  • 3-5 years of experience in team supervisory
  • 6-8 years of experience in the role of leader / manager in agency or brand management, including experience in shopper marketing
  • Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

    Ability to make oral presentations

    Team building Skills

    Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment

    Excellent customer service orientation

    Track record of building and maintaining customer / client relationships

    Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

    Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines

    Strong prioritization skills

    Ability to exercise sound judgment

    Environmental & Physical Requirements

    Office / Non-Sedentary Requirements

    Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities : stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, or climb. May have possible exposure to dust, and may require the ability to lift and / or push up to 50 pounds 33% - 66% of the time.

    Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

    Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position / department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

    Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

    Important Information

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

    The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

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