Account Director

About the Role The Account Director brings value to our clients by analyzing, solving, and presenting viable integrated solutions to client pain points. They identify and inspire new workstreams and solutions that lead to client growth, collaborating with and drawing upon the expertise of Ogilvy's vast resources and capabilities. The Account Director is a trusted advisor and partner to senior brand managers and marketing/category directors, as well as agency leaders at similar levels. They are exceptional leaders of teams, inspiring others to act courageously, and championing great creative work. What You'll Do * Manage a client's business or portfolio of integrated accounts with a target of ~$3MM in revenue * Partner with Ogilvy's capability experts to deliver integrated solutions, identify new business opportunities, scope of work, and revenue * Immerse yourself in the essential dynamics, strategies, and drivers of your client's business * Look for opportunities and formulate plans to manage and exploit them to drive business * Put clients first, interfacing regularly with all client levels and constantly striving for innovative solutions and big ideas * Demonstrate strong collaboration skills with internal teams, pulling together agency resources to effectively and seamlessly support your client's business * Build and maintain strong relationships with creative and strategic partners, effectively navigating conflicting priorities * Coach, involve, and inspire the development of junior staff by providing consistent feedback, training, and growth opportunities * Serve as an open and willing resource to team members in assessing ideas and directions, providing guidance to push further * Monitor and communicate POV on current marketing and industry issues * Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for overall agency performance and flawless delivery What You'll Need * 7-10 years' experience in account management, including 3-5 years of supervisory experience * B2B client experience * Digital fluency, with an understanding of the complex, fragmented media landscape and ability to bring together cohesive programs that drive results for our clients * Extensive video production development and the capability to lead mid- to large-scale production * An appreciation for how great work gets done, and a commitment to ensuring creative excellence * Strong communication and presentation skills * Insatiable curiosity * Passion for our industry * Diplomatic, empathetic leadership * Excellent listening skills and the ability to read the room and adapt accordingly How We'll Support You Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We'll empower you with the tools you'll need to succeed. We'll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We'll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we'll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you'll be proud, with people you'll be proud to call your teammates.

Created: 2024-10-22