Account Director – Agency
Account Director – Agency
Job Locations
US-NJ-Parsippany | US-NY-New York | US-CT-Stamford
Compensation
USD $93,100.00 – $121,000.00 per year
Position Details
Requisition ID : 2025-437339
Position Type : Full Time
Category : Client Services / Account Management
Summary
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.
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 3rd party agencies, to harmonize cross‑functional client communications.Oversee proposals and program presentations for effective and efficient resources to meet client goals and agency revenue targets.Identify new business opportunities within existing clients and with the 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 valuable consumer targets, communication strategy, innovation opportunities, promotion program objectives, strategies and tactical recommendations for programs, leveraging key consumer / shopper insights that drive behavior change.Lead and develop direct reports : recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop direct reports using company‑wide processes, tools and resources.Standardize best practices for client program execution, budgets, tracking, and post‑promotional reporting in accordance with company systems and processes.Engage, mentor and inspire Agency cross‑functional team by teaching 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.Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience (required); MBA or equivalent experience preferred in Marketing or Public Relations.6–8 years of experience as a supervisor / leader / manager in an agency, CPG, or brand management, including experience in shopper marketing.Excellent oral presentation skills, team‑building skills, and 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.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 and ability to exercise sound judgment.Equal Opportunity Employer
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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