Account Director

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Job description

SPCSHP is an Agency of Progress, applying intelligence, creativity, and craft to help clients understand themselves, their customers, and the larger culture. Regardless of the size of the organization or where they are on their journey, they all must move forward. For some, this requires incremental change. For others, transformation. SPCSHP is designed to build brands the way people experience them - where Stories, Systems, and Communities meet. Our client relationships span different industries and brand life stages: from start-ups like Lightricks to established Fortune 500 companies like JPMorgan Chase, Dairy Queen, PepsiCo, and Starbucks, among others.

We are looking for an Account Director to take a key position at SPCSHP. Strategically minded with strong creative sensibilities and an entrepreneurial spirit, the ideal candidate will take a consultative approach to the account learning every facet of the account itself and the client's business to lead to a large, fluid team across a variety of exciting client initiatives.

Requirements

Deep experience in the Pharma and Beauty space, across a variety of deliverables which may include: TV, Social, Digital etc

Demonstrated experience with regulatory in the Pharma space is a must

Partner closely with senior client contact while maintaining a presence with day-to-day client team

Possess the ability to navigate an extremely fast-paced and shifting environment to define (and refine) the overall approach for the business

Partner closely with VP level and above Strategy and Creative leaders to develop exceptional work

Possess the ability to sell advanced, strategic concepts, drive initiatives, and the Agency's values

Manage and mentor account people and assume a leadership role amongst the other disciplines on the business

Demonstrate micro and macro knowledge of the client's business by continuous research of brand, its categories, and competitors

Oversight of campaign development and management

Responsible for the development of the highest quality of creative work by sharing knowledge of the client/business/brand and demonstrating strong creative judgment

Ensure smooth running of finances and administrative systems

Problem solves day-to-day account issues as needed

Look for additional business opportunities for agency and growth opportunities for clients

Skills & Qualifications

8-10 years as a brand steward and business partner to senior-level clients; with at least 3 years within the advertising/marketing space

Experience in delivering/managing integrated marketing campaigns required

Experience working with VP level and c-suite agency team

Proven record of driving organic growth

Success in presenting strategic solutions and POVs that engage consumers and build brands in digital and social channels

Experience managing a large account

Innate curiosity and entrepreneurship with the ability to operate both macro and micro - both leading strategies and rolling up your sleeves to get the job done

Excellent communication/presentation skills

Ability and proven track record in selling cross-disciplinary work

The salary band for this role is $120,000 - $140,000. Where a prospective new hire's base salary will fall within this band depends on several factors including their qualifications and experience, the skill level required in the role, market rates, and the salaries of existing crew members at SPCSHP within the same role to maintain equity.

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