Account Director

As Account Director you successfully manage accounts curate relationships and contribute to the overall coordination of cross-functional teams to ensure we are meeting the client goals. The right candidate will be responsible for assessing client business needs providing strategic stewardship to the clients aligning the internal team on business objectives and ultimately meeting & exceeding client expectations.

You are a big thinker incredibly organized and enjoy building relationships. You love and understand the entire digital ecosystem across all advertising - paid earned owned social mobile user experience web development analytics etc.

What Success Looks Like:

• You demonstrate keen strategic planning/oversight of project plans and engagement structure. You align the project plans and engagement structure with the agencys financial goals including:
  • Aggregating profitability (i.e. you have a deep understanding of how to structure the engagement in a strategic way to meet client goals.)
  • Ensuring the work quality is delivered at the highest level which sets us up to grow the account but you are also cognizant of financial and timing parameters and leverage creative ways to get us where we need to be.
  • Structuring the plan/resourcing strategy to maximize impact on ongoing monthly financial goals related to our revenue targets and breakeven. You are agile in thinking about assumptions we can make things we can pull up and keeping us on track to hit these goals ongoing.
  • Holding the production team accountable to the accuracy of the numbers theyre reporting in context to 1) your views on the account and how/why/when we should be investing and 2) reality of whats in our systems related to the plans you know about (i.e. trust your gut)
• You are effectively developing client proposals executing SOWs and translating client requests into actionable briefs.
• Business growth is achieved because you are proactively seeking opportunities to add value extend campaigns recommend new projects and build relationships.

Qualifications :

• At least 7-10 years of digital agency experience in managing relationships required
• Solid understanding of account and project management methodology including the ability to identify and resolve issues manage risk and run team meetings
• Proven track record in prioritizing a heavy workload
• Able to meet deadlines with accuracy and minimum supervision
• Superb written and communications skills
• Comfortable and confident acting as a product owner
• Professional friendly demeanor with extremely strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to solve problems with keen instincts and organizational experience
• Positive professional team-player
• Proven knowledge of the digital ecosystem across the entire advertising landscape (paid earned owned media social mobile user experience web development analytics etc.)
• Bachelors degree required

Additional Information :

Compensation & Benefits 

We believe in supporting our team professionally and personally. Heres a snapshot of the comprehensive benefits youll enjoy as part of Sia. 

Competitive Compensation 

• Annual base salary ranging between $150k - $175k commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Annual performance based discretionary bonus 

Robust Health Coverage 

• 3 Medical plans  

• Dental and Vision  

• Life AD&D and other voluntary insurance  

Tax-Advantaged Accounts 

• 401K retirement plan 

• 4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) 

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  

• Health Dependent Care Commuter 

Family Friendly Benefits  

• 100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure 

• Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan 

Time Off to Recharge 

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy 

• 9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday  

Extras that Make Life Easier 

• College savings and student loan repayment assistance 

• Monthly cell phone stipend 

• Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan including: 

  • Gym membership reimbursement 

  • LiveHealth Online virtual care 

  • Personalized support from a Well-being Coach  

• Employee Assistance Program at no cost 

• Free confidential counseling and emotional support services  

• On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)  

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging 

At Sia we believe in fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.  

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including hiring promotion remuneration or discipline are based solely on performance competence conduct or business needs. 

Office Workplace Guidelines  

Sia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client business and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locationsNew York City Charlotte Seattle and San Franciscoare expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days per week. For Consultants outside of our primary markets we can offer more flexible in-person requirements in accordance with your location. 

Work Authorization & Sponsorship 

At this time Sia does not intend to employ any applicant who will require either now or in the future employment visa sponsorship or sponsorship for work authorization (i.e. H-1B visa F-1/OPT or STEM OPT TN etc.).

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time