Sr Client Director

SGX part of the Propelis Group brings together more than 150 years of combined experience from SGS&Co and SGK forming a powerhouse in packaging graphics prepress and print production. We offer a full suite of solutions including artwork and file preparation plate and cylinder production and metal deco services supported by advanced technology and a global footprint.

The Sr. Client Director is the lead senior point of contact for large clients and is a trusted advisor to clients and the broader project and account teams. The Sr. Client Director applies a deep understanding of the Companys and the clients industry business and products and translates client needs into opportunities to provide additional solutions and drive revenue growth. This role ensures the smooth creative-led production of campaigns from briefing strategists and the creative team though to managing budgets and directing a dedicated account and project management team. Preferred cities: Dallas TX or Chicago IL. Will consider other locations based on qualifications.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Owns senior-level relationships with clients and key agency players
• Establishes trusted advisor relationships with clients and colleagues
• Acts as a strategic partner providing counsel to assigned client(s) by demonstrating a deep understanding of their market and business sectors and their specific challenges and opportunities
• Provides thought leadership insights and perspectives that support client initiatives and align services and solutions with client needs
• Mentors coaches trains and develops the team through formal sessions and on an ad hoc basis
• Responsible for developing and delivering on the Account Plan though a client-centric orientation and across functional groups within the Matthews network
• Maintains existing business relationship with assigned clients by staying closely connected to internal project teams monitoring progress of ongoing client projects as needed and helping to address and resolve promptly accurately effectively and to the clients satisfaction any issues or problems that may arise
• Address client concerns and ensure the resolution of issues in a timely manner with follow-up when appropriate
• Regularly analyzes the profitability and growth of assigned client accounts through KPIs and other metrics; utilizes data in decision-making to maintain or improve account portfolio performance
• Creates strong and effective internal partnerships; collaborates across the business to ensure client needs are met and projects stay within scope budget timeline quality and other Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Communicates timely relevant information to employees as appropriate so they understand company performance business direction and initiatives and how they contribute to and benefit from the Companys success
• Sets high and clearly defined standards for direct reports; provides current objective and complete positive and constructive feedback and addresses performance concerns directly fairly and in a timely manner
• Ensures client retention is maximized by facilitating the delivery of custom tailored solutions to meet clients objectives and expectations
• Plans directs and coordinates activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. Mentors coaches trains and develops team
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Sales Marketing or related field would be beneficial
• 10 years progressive experience managing client accounts in a Consumer Product Company or similar consulting Environment required
• 8 years in a leadership role or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Routine travel is required including the potential for international travel
• Experience in meeting or exceeding sales targets with new and existing clients.
• Proven experience leading relationships and helping clients develop and deploy marketing communications within one or more industries.
• Strong understanding of effective Creative Design practices trends techniques and processes across various touchpoints or mediums (e.g. MarComms in-store online mobile print direct).
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong analytical prioritizing interpersonal problem-solving presentation budgeting project management (from conception to completion) & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis interpretation & reasoning)
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization as well as internal and external clients
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail deadlines and reporting.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk hear and see.
• Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150 years 2000 clients 9000 employees and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio. For more information visit:

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $100000 USD - $133000 USD annually. Ultimately in determining pay we will consider the successful candidates location experience and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage dental plan vision plan basic and supplemental life insurance a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

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Required Experience:

Director