Account Director
Spark FoundryToronto, ON, CA30+ days ago
Salary
CAD250000 yearlyJob type
- Full-time
Job descriptionBachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university 10+ years of progressive levels of responsibility in media planning, buying and management Demonstrated business acumen and a track record of success in the media services profession Able to establish and manage to P&L statement Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Strong negotiating skills Solid interpersonal and teamwork abilities Strong leadership and management skills Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities Strong analytical abilities Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Strong command of media research and reporting resources
Job Description
- Lead and manage the client relationship
- Actively listens to clients and continually identifies opportunities that makes Starcom indispensable to clients, while bringing the Human Experience to the forefront
- Develop and sell through Spark and Publicis Media solutions to your roster of clients
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of client business from current and historical perspectives
- Co-ordinate and ensure the quality of work for all client deliverables
- Effectively negotiates annual retainer fee with client to ensure agency is making a fair profit
- Coach, develop and mentor junior team members
- Ensures current staff is fully utilized and operating effectively to meet client needs within budget
- Participates in the overall management of the company, new business and offering support to business issues and supporting senior management decisions
- Provides thought leadership to colleagues, clients and projects
- Manages client contribution to vendor commitments
- Take a lead role in recruitment of new staff and make hiring recommendations for team
- Ensure client financials are accurate and delivered on deadline
- Ensure accurate client forecasts for internal agency usage
Qualifications