Account Director

About The Role The Account Director brings value to our clients by analyzing, solving, and presenting viable integrated solutions to client pain points. They identify and inspire new workstreams and solutions that lead to client growth, collaborating with and drawing upon the expertise of DAVID's vast resources and capabilities. The Account Director is a trusted advisor and partner to senior brand managers and marketing/category directors, as well as agency leaders at similar levels. They are exceptional leaders of teams, inspiring others to act courageously, and championing great creative work. What You’ll Do Manage a client’s business or portfolio of integrated accounts with a target of ~$3MM in revenue Partner with DAVID's capability experts to deliver integrated solutions, identify new business opportunities, scope of work, and revenue Immerse yourself in the essential dynamics, strategies, and drivers of your client’s business Look for opportunities and formulate plans to manage and exploit them to drive business Put clients first, interfacing regularly with all client levels and constantly striving for innovative solutions and big ideas Demonstrate strong collaboration skills with internal teams, pulling together agency resources to effectively and seamlessly support your client’s business Build and maintain strong relationships with creative and strategic partners, effectively navigating conflicting priorities Coach, involve, and inspire the development of junior staff by providing consistent feedback, training, and growth opportunities Serve as an open and willing resource to team members in assessing ideas and directions, providing guidance to push further Monitor and communicate POV on current marketing and industry issues Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for overall agency performance and flawless delivery What You’ll Need 7-10 years’ experience in account management, including 3-5 years of supervisory experience Digital fluency, with an understanding of the complex, fragmented media landscape and ability to bring together cohesive programs that drive results for our clients Extensive video production development and the capability to lead mid- to large-scale production An appreciation for how great work gets done, and a commitment to ensuring creative excellence Strong communication and presentation skills Insatiable curiosity Passion for our industry Diplomatic, empathetic leadership Excellent listening skills and the ability to read the room and adapt accordingly How We’ll Support You Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates. At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression. We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality. Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity. Equal Opportunity Statement Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. Accommodations Contact If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response. #J-18808-Ljbffr