Group Account Director Client Leadership
Group Account Director Client Leadership
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Job Description:
As the Group Account Director you are able to help generate ideas based on insights and your knowledge of your clients needs and the marketplace. You will organize and effectively scale dentsu Medias Key Account Management function with a focus on relationship building and client development providing strategic direction and tactical support to account leadership. You will be a key member of the account Leadership team and play an integral role in steering the future and talent agenda for this account. You know how to manage assignments creatively and effectively making the best use of resources within and outside the agency. You are the daytoday lead person on the account and a key point of contact for the client.
Accountabilities:
Develop and lead client development strategy and key account management process.
Establish and develop client development best practices and processes.
Invest time to investigate opportunities for providing better client development support.
Demonstrate a knowledge of client brands brands equity consumer definition and motivations Articulate effective strategic rationale and logic flow.
Seek lasting solutions rather than quick fixes.
Train motivate develop and lead client service teams from across the network.
Construct and deliver accurate honest and timely performance management documents.
Establish and maintain communications process with client development and agency teams.
Stay on top of client business strategies and workflow to scale ideas or head off issues early
Qualifications:
Postsecondary education in administration communications marketing or related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in similar role managing national accounts with at least 3 years in leadership role.
Experience successfully bringing together people from different disciplines internal and external to achieve desired outcomes.
Ability to articulate a strategic communications plan and develop recommendations to respond to client issues and needs.
Influentialseniorpeople leader with the ability to lead coach and develop and retain top talent while addressing performance.
Previous experience with support new business efforts at the Network or brand level.
Ability toinstillconfidenceandmanage expectations with internal and external stakeholders.
Advancedanalytical skills and proficient with numbers and budgets to illustrate client business objectives.
Strong negotiationpresentationand people skills.
Advanced level MS Office skills: Excel (Pivot TablesVLOOKUP) Outlook PowerPoint etc.
Must be abletocollaboratewith crossfunctional teams and multiple stakeholders
Additional information
The salary range for this position is$135k$145k. Actual salary within thesalary range will be based on avariety of factors including relevantexperience knowledge and skills.A range of medical dental RRSPpaid time off and/or other benefitsalso are available to all permanentemployees.
We know through experience that different ideas perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic selves to work. We are committed to working with our candidates from all ability levels throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process please contact or to begin a conversation about your individual accessibility needs throughout the hiring process.
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Location:
TorontoBrand:
Dentsu MediaTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
