Account Director

The Account Director will provide strategic leadership and guidance of the media team in terms of conception and delivering innovations and perform planning functions on more complicated and challenging projects. As well, as help mentor and contributing to the overall growth and the career path for the team.

Spark Foundry has experienced an incredible growth rate over the past years. The network has transformed and moved at the pace of culture. Being a company that is committed to constant evolution we are pleased to offer the opportunity to work from anywhere.

Lead and manage the client relationship

Actively listens to clients and continually identifies opportunities that makes Spark Foundry indispensable to clients.

Develop and sell through Spark Foundry 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

Bachelor’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

Challenges traditional boundaries and demonstrates consistent creative approaches to business problems

Able to establish and manage to P&L statement

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Strong negotiating skills

A keen sense of curiosity

Solid interpersonal and teamwork abilities

Strong leadership and management skills

Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities

Strong analytical abilities

Strong command of media research and reporting resources

Additional Information

Spark Foundry is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all interested parties. Accommodations are available, upon request, for all stages of the interview and employment process for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process. We thank all candidates for their interest in Spark Foundry however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

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