Account Director

Account DirectorDavid&Goliath is in search of a dynamic, independent, self-starter Account Director with strong strategic, client management, and creative instincts. Specifically, the role is to lead a portion of the integrated team collaborating closely with the other Account Directors on projects and team oversight. This person should thrive in a fast-paced work environment and champion creative with clients to ensure successful campaigns that meet the business objectives. This position reports to the Managing Director.Responsibilities:Understands the client's business, key contacts, organization structures, processes, and business plansAnticipates client needs, identifies solutions, acts in the client's best interest to increase the value of serviceSets client expectations and ensures timely and on-target deliverables throughout the project lifecycleOversees timelines, client feedback, and communication flowsManages budgets, oversees scope, ensures profitable delivery of services, and client satisfactionIntegrates with account teams to ensure consistent brandingPassion for fast-paced creative & production heavy accountStrategic Leadership and Contribution to "Ideas that Grow Brands":Understands the marketing landscape & aligns innovative tactics with client objectivesDevelops sound strategies across deliverables (tv, print, OOH, brochures, digital, web, social) & mobile platforms given target, brand, and competitive insightsMaintains thought leadership, watches trends, and applies thinking towards client ROIUnderstands branding and integrated marketing principlesAnalyzes campaign data and draws actionable insights to optimize resultsLeads brainstorms, contributes Big Ideas, and collaborates with internal team membersRepresents the agency in cross-agency partner meetings as thought leader, garnering action from partner agencies as neededAccount and Business Development:Develops client relationships & identifies opportunities to add value to client's businessDevelops proposals and presents ideas and plansEstablishes meaningful measures of the agency's impact on the client's businessMentors team and promotes growth opportunities to retain employeesQualifications:8-10+ years account management experience in an agency environment or equivalent client-side marketing experience6-8+ years experience working on integrated marketing campaigns with extensive production experienceThe role is based in Los Angeles, CA and CA candidates only. The role requires someone to be onsite in the D&G office 3 days per week — Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Some on-set production and occasional travel may also be required. The base salary is up to $160k plus benefits.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace where all employees can thrive.