Group Account Director

ABOUT THE AGENCY:

David&Goliath is an agency that adheres to one simple philosophy: be brave to inspire people and brands to take on their goliaths. To create lasting impact that the world can feel and truly embrace. This is our purpose and for over two decades we have never wavered from it. We are not made for everyone. We are made for the few who believe that purpose isnt just a business proposition but a way of life. And for those who believe we can achieve the unthinkable together. David&Goliath is a collaborative empathetic and team-oriented culture that believes in taking on challenges that others might walk away from. Because the truth is nobody ever became great without first being brave.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Group Account Director oversees all aspects of the national Kia account. This position reports directly to the Managing Director and is responsible for the health of the Agencys relationship with Kia US working closely with Kia clients partner agencies and internal departments to ensure strategic monetary and creative integration across all the national communication efforts. They will maintain meaningful and frequent dialogue with the Kia national managers and communicate updates to the larger teams. This person will also be responsible for overseeing and managing the growth of the Account Directors providing training and insights that lead to stronger thought leadership across the team.

Being proactive and forward thinking ispivotal for success in this role with the ability to bring solutions and options for all challenges faced. Providing internal account team leadership inspiration and initiative across all efforts while generating a continuing flow of new thoughts and ideas that could serve to improve internal process or expand the agencys ability to address the clients current business needs. Plans develops and defends budget recommendations while identifying KPIs and measurements necessary to provide both quality and profitable service to Kia. Manages client relationships and helps resolve functional conflicts.

The role willoversee National Sponsorships and Digital communications. Coordinating efforts with theDealer Marketing Group (DMG/retail) to identify for someone who is used to managing many highly visible complex and integrated campaigns from start to finish with the ability to evaluate results and identify opportunities and learnings as part of campaign wrap up reports. Someone who has managed multiple partner agency relationships is a large part of the role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be an industry leader with 12 years of global advertising experience automotive highly recommended.

• Must have supervised a staff of 10 people on high volume/fast paced account with many moving parts

• Must be proficient and thoughtful in managing multiple projects/workstreams simultaneously

• Must have strong interpersonal skills to build and foster optimal relationships and mentor staff from AD to interns

• Help build and enforce processes and manage workflow/resources internally to ensure seamless integration with clients and other agency partners

• Must be strategic and work collaboratively with executive management.

• Experience that provides an understanding of advertising marketing creative production research direct marketing agency finance and digital.

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree preferred

Video Submission Link (1 min. max); show us why youre brave! Were not looking for the highest quality editing just good content. The role is based in Los Angeles CA and there is no relocation budget.

The base salary is up to $200k - $240k plus bonus and benefits.

Please note: This role requires someone to be onsite in the D&G office 3 days per week Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays with the flexibility to travel to the client offices and oversee on-set productions when needed.

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.

Required Experience:

Director