Job title: Account Director (Onsite in St Louis, MO)
Contract type:
Location: Missouri River Township
Discipline:
Remote: No
Salary: $130,000/year - $150,000/year
Reference: 474186
Contact name: Rachel Neusch
Job description Client Overview:
Our client is a creative, innovative and forward-thinking agency looking for a standout Account Director. As a collaborative member of several high-profile accounts, you’ll be the key account team leader and senior client service relationship lead for all account activity ranging from 360 marketing including retailer, shopper, influencer, traditional media, etc . The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing exceptional client service and have considerable experience in leading a team and mentoring account staff. With an incredibly inclusive and refreshingly collaborative company culture, there is an immense opportunity for growth. In their amazing office space, they believe in creating a work-life balance and ensuring their people work hard and have fun doing so.
Account Director Overview:
Our client is seeking an Account Director that is able to come onsite five days per week in St Louis, MO. As the Account Director, you will be responsible for leading the division and to supervising and implementing account work for several clients. The Account Director will work directly with clients, oversee briefs from start to completion, ensure project objectives are achieved, and mentor and strengthen the skills, efficiency, experience level and workplace satisfaction of the account teams, to the benefit of the clients, the agency and the individuals on the account team. As the Account Director, you will build strong relationships with the entire agency team (creative, project management, etc.) for excellent communication and team chemistry, as well as integrated agency partners.
Account Director Responsibilities:

• Oversee and cultivate business relationships across multiple clients and industries, acting as a trusted advocate and strategic partner
• Collaborate with specialized teams and subject matter experts within the agency to drive business initiatives.
• Lead multiple mid-to-large scale projects from initiation to completion, including managing timelines, client communication, and internal processes such as estimate creation, strategy development, project management, and file delivery.
• Engage with clients to build relationships, identify objectives and opportunities, and discuss strategic business approaches
• Gain an in-depth understanding of our clients and their industries to provide solutions that meet business objectives
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement marketing strategies that guide creative, digital, and other communication efforts aimed at delivering targeted results
• Manage client budgets and invoices effectively to ensure profitability
• Maintain accurate client forecasts and achieve financial targets
• Supervise team members, delegate responsibilities, and ensure deadlines are met
• Take charge of team personnel development, training, and growth
• Lead efforts for new business development and organic growth opportunities.

Account Director Qualifications:

• 10 years agency experience, in-house brand experience is a plus but not necessary
• Experience of driving tune-in through campaigns across CPG, pet care, and agriculture is a plus
• Proven experience handling client briefs from start to completion
• Knowledge of production processes, the essentials of a good brief, and the client billing process
• Excellent media relation and communication skills

Pay: $130-150K DOE