Group Account Director Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Group Account Director to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- New Business Support – Support new business on an as needed basis;
- Help develop account managers into account directors;
- Evangelize Hylink within the advertising agency and key client communities;
- Prospect, identify, manage, and lead client pitches for media, creative, and advertising accounts for execution in the Greater China market;
- Oversee and manage scope of work for clients and manage delivery of social media, strategy and buying deliverables;
- Collaborate closely with agency and clients to develop partner-building strategies;
- Identify sales and business development opportunities, and keep strong relationships with agency influencers and client decision makers;
- Develop briefs, client reports, and key agency documentation;
- Responsible and accountable for team alignment on large, collaborative initiatives across departments as well with other partners;
- Develop briefs, client reports, and key agency documentation;
- L eading our client relationship with one of the largest tech companies in the world;
- Nurtures and develops talent among direct reports;
- Collaborating with other cross-functional department leads to improve and execute on client deliverables, process, and output;
- Primary client-facing representative, with overall responsibility for the management of multiple lines of business and/or accounts;
- Coaching and leading your Account support team through everyday client and internal workflows.
Requirements:
- BA/BS degree (In lieu of degree, 12 years relevant work experience);
- Experience in integrated marketing communication sales or media sales;
- Strong presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Fluency in Mandarin and English;
- Local marketing expertise, especially in the broadcasting industry;
- Knowledge of and established relationships within the advertising or client verticals;
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time;
- Balanced team player dedicated to client service;
- 10-12 years experience in advertising sales, marketing, consulting or media;
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple projects with a broad range of internal and external constituents simultaneously;
- Ability to speak English fluently;
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically about complex issues and develop recommendations and action plans;
- Proven track record of developing agency partners and successfully driving new and direct client business opportunities;
- Proven track record of developing agency partners and successfully driving new and direct client business opportunities.