Vice President Account Director

Vice President Account Director

We're looking for a whip-smart VP/Account Director who can consistently strengthen client relationships and bring powerful ideas and insights to life. If you've got the goods and you're up for the challenge, read on.

Responsibilities:

• Eloquently articulating our views on digital business philosophies, keeping clients up to date on industry context
• Selling new project ideas that align with client goals, both customer and brand
• Ability to bring siloed efforts and teams together for a cohesive approach and aligned strategy
• Maintaining a strong understanding of changes in the client's industry and how customer needs are adapting
• Continually inspiring clients with strong storytelling skills – you're engaging, thoughtful, and compelling
• Establishing credibility and strong relationships through consultative selling and idea generation
• Owning the financials for clients, including forecasts, budgets, and investments – ensuring that key financial responsibilities are mutually understood and agreed upon
• Driving and overseeing multiple ongoing projects while delivering seamlessly across various efforts and priorities
• Ability to work autonomously while driving clarity and direction in an ambiguous environment
• Developing team members by coaching, training, and identifying areas for growth – you'll offer direct and consistent feedback and encourage your team to learn from mistakes
• Willingness to travel as needed – you're open to new places, new faces, and new ideas

Qualifications:

• Four years of college education, MBA degree, and 10 to 12 years of experience (ideally at a creative agency), including four years of leadership experience in integrated marketing and client relationship management with a digital scope
• Superior analytical skills and strategic thinking – you're strong on both IQ and EQ, as adept at reading data as you are at reading clients
• Superb communication and presentation skills – you're articulate, straightforward, engaging, and effective
• Effective time-management, impeccable organization, and the flexibility to adapt quickly to changes
• Proven project management and performance management skills – you're known for your ability to coach and develop talent, inspire and drive change, and bring varied groups together to collaborate effectively
• Demonstrated budget management and resource planning experience
• Familiarity with prompt-based interaction and commonly used generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini, DALL·E, Midjourney) is a plus, especially for tasks like ideation, research, or content generation

Got the sparkle? Apply if you believe your unique skills are a fit.