Account Director

Knoxville, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Tombras an independent 450 person full-service national advertising agency is seeking an Account Director.

Where you will be working: Knoxville. Relocation assistance may be provided.

What you will be doing:

Build rapport and credibility with clients to comfortably engage in frequent client contact and consultation.
Field requests from clients to obtain and document requested modifications to work in progress.
Remain actively involved in day-to-day client initiatives including an understanding of business-building strategy media and creative projects.
Prepare and produce special projects and items for client presentations.
Review all materials before client presentations and final production.
Manage client budgets scope and expectations regarding timing schedules and process.
Gather initial project-timing feasibility evaluation (through PM).
Team Leadership
Champion agency process to ensure quality of work.
Become familiar with and adhere to agency financial and operating procedures and policy.
Supervise Account team members as the team grows.
Inspire motivate train and mentor the team as appropriate.
Business Impact and Awareness
Develop proactive business-building ideas for client and agency.
Partner with internal teams including Strategy Creative Analytics Social Media Development Content & Video Media and Project Management.
Provide internal teams with timely and accurate market data budget parameters job specifications and marketing updates.
Maintain accurate records of client expenditures time utilization billing information client contacts conference reports etc.
Stay alert for opportunities to grow clients business and billings.
Understand the basic client contract.
Frequently communicate business updates to the client.
Communicate schedules and obtain the required approvals from client per project schedule.
Obtain client approval of media plan and communicate media plan including creative units to Project Manager.
Oversee client billing.
Open and manage non-production estimates as needed (e.g. fees travel jobs presentations etc.).

What you bring:

7 () years of experience in Account Management within a fully integrated advertising agency ideal
Experience working on social accounts is a strong plus
Strong understanding of the clients business and offerings
Highly organized with a charismatic and varied communication style
Excellent presentation and communication skills are required; strong attention to detail

Why youll want to work at Tombras:

Youll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North Data & Creativity for Business Results is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge Adweek Communication Arts Fast Company Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year.

Tombras Benefits:

Family - It comes first on every has been family-run since day 1 we strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another.

Dog-friendly offices

Unlimited PTO

Generous parental leave for primary and non-primary caregivers.

Medical (PPO or High Deductible option) for employee dependents

401(k) Participation

Employer-paid Dental & Vision

A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.

New Modern building in Downtown Knoxville

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Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.

Required Experience:

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Tombras an independent 450 person full-service national advertising agency is seeking an Account Director.Where you will be working: Knoxville. Relocation assistance may be provided.What you will be doing:Build rapport and credibility with clients to comfortably engage in frequent client contact an...