OverviewThe Kitchenbrings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It’s a team of creatives, producers, data analysts and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums, from social to TV. This team moves at the speed of culture. It is built to respond to trends and events as they happen, coming up with ideas that transcend social media to capture the spirit of the moment, earn media impressions, and get the country talking.Are you ready to join an award-ambitious team that 's making waves in the advertising industry? Our incredible team has been recognized internationally by Cannes, One Show and was named Campaign 's Global ‘In-House Agency ofThe Year’, further solidifying our position as a leader in the industry. Join us and be a part of something truly special - a team that 's dedicated to creating ground-breaking work and pushing limits.At The Kitchen, we 're not just looking for individuals who want to be a part of the advertising industry - we 're looking for trailblazerswho are ready to lead the way to the next big thing! We want individuals who are passionate about producing award-winning work and have an innate drive to their craft and are eager to generate innovative ideas both within and outside of the brief.Role OverviewROLE OVERVIEWThe Account Director oversees a large portfolio of brands for Kraft Heinz North America within The Kitchen. The Account Director is the general manager of their portfolio, growing their business and ensuring that programs are delivered on time, within budget and achieve the strategic brand and brand team objectives. This position helps plan, coordinate, and implement marketing plans and oversees the cross-functional agency team tasked with developing campaigns, agile content, scaled activations and campaign support. You oversee the processes of running programs and nurture relationships with Kraft Heinz. You typically plan and coordinate projects, brief creative teams, and manage budgets.Core ResponsibilitiesDevelop, nurture & propel brand team relationshipsDevelop comprehensive understanding of the Kraft Heinz business strategy,



objectives & brandsSupport the brand teams with strategic direction of the brand/company as requiredAbility to lead development of client programs, including project & IMC managementUnderstand where there may be organic opportunities for business development & growth within Kraft Heinz business; work to create and implement a plan to sell incremental programs and servicesTeamBrief in and set objectives for specialty teams within The Kitchen i.E., Creative, Strategy, ProductionCreate collaborative working relationships and maintain effective + efficient ways of working within specialty and IMC teamsWork with The Kitchen executive leadership team to assess and determine requirements for new processes as neededWork with Salt admin & HR to onboard current team members as required – training & development of a strong account management team, capable of both project management and project productionTrain & develop direct reports and their teams to provide best in class account & project, production managementConduct performance evaluations, provide feedback and support with setting and driving your teams personal and professional goalsResponsibility for the portfolio P+L, working closely with your team and finance to maintain a profitable businessAbility to build small and large program budgets, that drive business objectivesTrain account team to build small and large budgets, that drive business objectivesAbility to reconcile budgets of all sizes, working both independently, with your team and with financeUltimately responsible for all programs within the portfolio being delivered on time and on budgetBusiness OperationsSuperior project management skills, knowing the ins and outs of many different types of productions: video, social, digital,



etc.Identifying new areas for business growth and developmentMonitory the success of programs, providing options to optimize and pivot when required; and areas to excel and improve post-programManage all external stakeholders pertinent to the portfolio, including but not limited to: key internal departments: production, finance, suppliers, partners, brand teams, agencies, freelancersExperience & SkillsAt least 5-6 years of experience working Accounts, Client Service, Project Management, or a related roleExceptional leadership and people management skillsUnderstanding of agency budgeting and reporting requirementsProven strategic thinkerNatural people person with exceptional interpersonal skillsConfident and experienced with presentation skillsExcellent organizational, negotiation and leadership skillsOutstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to oversee, and deliver against, a large P+LProven ability to identify, pursue and sell business growth opportunitiesPassion and thorough understanding of social mediaWe are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.Non-Bonus-Eligible RolePay Transparency Statement (Base Salary Only)The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $100,000–$120,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of SALT/The Kitchen’s total rewards program.Is there a Job Alert? Interested in building your career at SALT XC? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.We welcome applicants and encourage you to apply if you meet the qualifications.Legal eligibility and work authorization information is requested to assess compliance with applicable laws. Providing this information will not impact hiring decisions and will be kept confidential.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Account Director - $100,000 - $120,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 The Kitchen
📍 Toronto