Account Director - Vp

The VP, Account Director (VP-AD) is responsible for supervising her/his account teams and their resources. Central to the VP, Account Director’s responsibility is ensuring tactical and strategic integrity and training the account team in this regard. The individual is responsible for development of ongoing business on their accounts and assisting with and identifying other new business development opportunities (organic growth).

Business Development

Identify opportunities to grow existing business and actively participate in new business pitches. Oversee the development of business/marketing strategy for client(s).

Client Management

Monitor and evaluate the competitive landscape to prove senior level strategic insights. Engage with senior level clients and continue an ongoing relationship development. Identify opportunities for account growth.

Team Development

Supervise and provide mentorship for team members. Encourage training opportunities as needed.

Possess a good foundation of knowledge of the category to which brands belong

appropriately interpret market research data into brand ideas

EDUCATION DEGREE/DIPLOMA AREA OF STUDY

Bachelors

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

EXPERIENCE

8 years

Relevant Industry Experience Preferred

2 years

Supervisory Experience Preferred

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Microsoft Office

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

COMPETENCIES

Communication

Is attentive and shows interest in the subject; Expresses ideas clearly and accurately

Strategic Thinking

Emphasizes the broader, longer term vision and values as a means of guiding decisions and actions

Interpersonal Skills

Is able to establish and maintain rapport and build relationships with another

Presentation

Ability to establish an effective demeanor and communication to influence one's point of view

OTHER INFORMATION

Excellent communication skills - on a team and 1:1 basis, internally and externally. both verbal and written expertise

Salary

The salary range for this position is noted within this job posting. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.