Our client a leading brand strategy integrated and XM agency located in Toronto is looking to hire an Account Director to lead several tier 1 clients.

REPORTS TO: Group Account Director Hybrid (3 days a week in office).

THE ROLE: The Account Director plays a critical leadership role on the account team at the Agency. As a strong, confident client leader, you will own relationships, manage the team, and drive integrated projects across the agency. You’ll take client briefs through full development from idea design to delivery, ensure programs meet budget and performance expectations, and mentor team members (including supporting and developing an Account Supervisor direct report). experiential marketing (XM) experience is a bonus.

Our ideal candidate has 8-10 years of marketing/advertising experience in an agency or client environment.

Experienced Manager: You’re an experienced People and Project Manager. You’re driven by coaching and mentoring teams to achieve their best results.

Culturally Curious: You have a deep interest in emerging market trends, consumer behaviours, and cultural reference points.

Agile Multitasker: You love the thrill of running multiple projects at once, and have a history of success in fast-paced environments. Function as primary point of contact for mid-to-senior client (eg./ Brand Manager to Senior Brand Manager). Actively manage Team of Account Supervisors, Account Managers, and Account Coordinators.

Provide regular feedback, mentorship, and coaching to team of reports (including an Account Supervisor), with an eye to building confidence, leadership capabilities, and developing individual skillsets. Hold regular status meetings and performance check-in’s. Assist leadership team in management of internal resources in relation to workflow, responsible for providing 3-month ahead outlook.





Manage and prioritize work across different stages of life-cycle including, pitching, planning, and executing, with a comfort and ease in managing multiple programs, clients, and reports at once. Resolve tough planning challenges with client using a creative and ‘can do’ approach to problem solving. Actively lead client briefings, internal brainstorm process, feasibility assessments, logistical planning, and oversight of your team in execution.

Work closely with internal creative, design, and strategy teams, to ensure harder working ideas are brought to life on-plan, on-time, and on-budget. Set business building KPI’s for all client work. Monitor results and continually optimize executional strategy to maximize performance.

Support Group Account

Director in organic business development by mining growth opportunities within your client portfolio. Actively manage program profitability and cash flow, providing client team with an accurate monthly report and forward looking forecast. Map out scopes of work for agency resources on project based programming.

Periodic site visits to live executions when programs are in market. Track record of building strong relationships with client, showing an ability to influence decision making in realm of planning and execution. ~ Successfully managed multiple projects, reports, and clients at once, while remaining cool under pressure. ~ Post-Secondary degree from an accredited institution, ideally in Business, Communications, or Marketing. $Our recruitment consultants are committed to inclusive recruitment and selection practices and will not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Posted Salary: Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and training. This range reflects base salary only and does not include eligibility for bonus program or other advantages. #

📌 Staffing and Recruitment - Account Manager (Toronto)
🏢 AIP Connect
📍 Toronto