Company description
We’re a creative consultancy. That means we put creativity at the center of all our thinking-be it strategic consulting, design and advertising or product and service design. If you believe in the power of creativity to transform how people think and behave, you’re in the right place.

Overview
Leo Burnett is looking for an Account Director.

The Account Director’s primary responsibility will be to manage and build relationships with agency client and partners by fostering an environment for the delivery of a strong, efficient and creative product. They will be accountable for overseeing the smooth delivery of broad range of communication platforms and executions, while focusing on individual business acumen, mentorship and the growth of their assignments.

Responsibilities
Ouridealcandidateshould:

Managingateamofaccountmanagersandoverseeingtheiroperations.

Buildingastrongclientrelationshipandgrowingagencyvaluewiththeoverallbrandteam,includingtheMarketingDirector.

Providing robust leadership on all creative development in various media forms, from concept to strategy to execution in partnership with a Planner and Creative Director and is able to clearly and convincingly communicate and negotiate on all these areas with clients.

Overseeing the integrity of approved communication ideas are upheld as translated into multi-media channels including building relationships with the other external to Leo Burnett agencies.

Resolvingissueswithacollaborativeapproachtobuildrapportandstrengthentrustwithclientteams.

Usingprovenskillstopositivelydriveclients,andtheagency,creativelyandstrategically.

Ensuringthetimelycompletionofprojectsforclientsonscheduleandwithinanestablishedbudget.

Effectivelyoverseeingclients’annualbudgets,identifyingissuesandtrouble-shooting.

Proactivelyidentifyingclientneedsanduniquebusinessopportunities.





Promotingtheexpansionofbusinesswithexistingclients.

Providingfeedbackandcounsellingtoaccountstafftohelpmeetobjectivesandpromotecareergrowth.

Occasionaltravelisrequired.

Qualifications

Significantagencyexperienceinclientrelationshipmanagementandteammanagement.

KnowledgeofcreativeprocessesandproductionforfullyintegratedcampaignsincludingbutnotlimitedtoTV,Video,OOH,Websites,Social(paid,owned).

Collaborativeandconfidentapproachtocreativeprojects.

Excellentinterpersonalabilitieswithanaptitudeindevelopingandmaintaininglong-termbusinessrelationships.

Excellentwrittenandoralcommunicationskills.

Trackrecordofensuringcompany’sretentionofclienteleandfacilitatingfurthergrowthwithlargeaccounts.

Experienceinnegotiationandmeetingclientrequirements.

Thoroughunderstandingofbudgetingandprogressreports.

Outstandingleadershipskillsandanaturalmotivatorofpeople,inademandingandmulti-facetedaccount.

Keenattentiontodetail.

AcombinationofBrand&Retailexperience.;

Additional information
Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is $105 to $115 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

Leo is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request.

Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests.

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