Account Director, Client Experience, Healthcare
The Account Director will have proven leadership and client service skills, and experience managing integrated global communications programs. The candidate will be the day-to-day contact for clients, manage communications across a cross-functional agency team as well as client team, and support flawless execution in the most efficient and productive way. They will display personal ownership and accountability for client engagement, with the ability to cultivate and nurture long-term partnerships and client satisfaction.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Maintain daily client contact, serving as a trusted resource and advisor
- Facilitate cross-functional team integration (strategy, creative, integrated media specialists, etc.) to deliver on client plans
- Act as effective, two-way translator between clients and teams, actively counseling development of work in the best interest of all parties
- Proactively support and suggest improvements and new ideas to exceed client expectations by leveraging industry knowledge and experience
- Have ownership of client financials and profitability
- Coordinate integration with other agency partners
- Successfully navigate conflicts across internal stakeholders, clients and agency partners
- Manage ongoing team resourcing / staffing to ensure successful delivery of work product
- Actively participate in agency development and assist with new business
Minimum Requirements :
6-8 years of relevant global healthcare communications agency experienceAbility to translate client needs into workable plans / projectsStrong project management skills and attention to detailExperience managing high-performing teams; mentoring team membersConfident presenter and persuasive speakerFinancial acumen in the areas of budgeting, billing and staffingMinimum : Bachelor's DegreePreferred Requirements :
Strong decision-making skillsAbility to multi-task in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environmentCollaborative team playerExceptional judgment when working with clients, teams and vendorsSelf-motivated, entrepreneurial, and endlessly curiousBenefits Statement :
The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including :
MedicalDentalVision401k (with employer match)Tuition ReimbursementJuice Money - $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soulMyDays - Flexible holiday schedulesShort-Term DisabilityPaid Employee Family LeaveFamily Building BenefitNYC Salary range : $115,000 - $135,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current / former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's / applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.
Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.