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Account Director
Full Time | Calgary, Alberta (Hybrid)
AdFarm, a 40+-year-old Agri-Marketing business whose PURPOSE isto be a catalyst for the evolution of agriculture. To help agriculture move forward, we are reinforcing the importance of service in how we work and behave—towards our clients, suppliers, connections, and of course, our fellow AdFarmers.
We specialize in Strategic Planning, Creative Services, Public Relations, Media Planning, Marketing Science, Content Creation and Research. Our clients range from crop and crop chemical, nutrition and protection to equipment, technology, sustainability, food and health. You will love it here if you follow these GUIDEPOSTS:
Are you being agile? Responding quickly to changes—from the client and in the marketing world. As theAccount Director,you are responsible for supporting various client account portfolios effectively supporting the client relationship, driving business growth, and delivering successful agri-marketing campaigns. The Account Director is essential in tracking and reporting project & account progress and facilitating communication and synergies within the account portfolio teams and fostering organic growth through their team’s accounts.
Lead, Manage & Hold others Accountable.

- Strategic Planning & Client Management
- Develop and execute comprehensive marketing and communications strategies aligned with client business objectives.
- Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify target audiences, competitive landscapes, and industry trends.




- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative and effective marketing campaigns.
- Lead and mentor the team of account managers, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Monitor team performance and provide regular feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Oversee budget management and financial forecasting for assigned accounts.
- Monitor project profitability and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
- Ensure timely invoicing and payment collection.
- Identify potential new business opportunities within the client accounts. Contribute to the AdFarm’s overall business growth and strategic direction.
- Completion of annual “Strategic Account Plan” for each assigned client or portfolio

Proofread copy, proofs, and other media for accuracy, last line of Quality Control before being sent to the client
We train our team to help them succeed, and everyone on our team helps with our success. A bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, business, or a related field is required.

~10+ years of experience in client service, marketing direction or a related role within an advertising or marketing agency are essential.





Strong organizational and time management skills are necessary to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, manage timelines, and ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget.
Team Leadership: The capacity to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, including account/project managers, creative, media, and PR & content, is vital for successful project execution.

- A solid understanding of budgeting, financial reporting, and contract negotiations is important for managing client accounts profitably.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are crucial on this role for building strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and effectively representing the agency’s capabilities.
- Strategic Thinking: The ability to think critically, analyze market trends, and develop innovative marketing strategies that align with clients’ business objectives is essential.
- Competence with Project Management software, agency/department process and PM terminology
- A deep understanding of the advertising and marketing industry, including current trends, technologies, and best practices.
- Solid knowledge of digital marketing channels, including social media, SEO, PPC, and email marketing

The Agri-marketing landscape is constantly evolving, so the ability to adapt to new challenges and technologies is crucial.
We offer all employees 3% RRSP contributions on an annual basis, benefits with a Health Spending Account, Health and Cell Phone Reimbursements, and we can offer a hybrid working environment with a wonderful group of top talent individuals.

📌 Account Manager - Full Time (Calgary)
🏢 AdFarm
📍 Calgary