- Location
- El Segundo, CA
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Account Management
- Seniority
- Director
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Source
- Lever
Description
ABOUT THE AGENCY:
David&Goliath is an agency that adheres to one simple philosophy: Brave. To be brave, to inspire people and brands to take on their goliaths. To create lasting impact that the world can feel and truly embrace. This is our purpose and for over two decades, we have never wavered from it. We are not made for everyone. We are made for the few who believe that purpose isn't just a business proposition, but a way of life. And for those who believe we can achieve the unthinkable, together. David&Goliath is a collaborative, empathetic, and team-oriented culture that believes in taking on challenges that others might walk away from. Because, the truth is, nobody ever became great without first being brave.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
D&G is in search of dynamic Group Account Director with strong strategic, client management and creative instincts. Specifically, the role is to lead a portion of the integrated team collaborating closely with the other Account Directors on projects and team oversight. This person should thrive in a fast-paced work environment and champion creative with clients to ensure successful campaigns that meet the business objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Account Management
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understands the client’s business, key contacts, organization structures, processes, and business plans
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anticipates client needs, identifies solutions, acts in the client’s best interest to increase the value of service
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sets client expectations and ensures timely and on-target deliverables throughout the project lifecycle
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oversees timelines, client feedback and communication flows
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manages budgets, oversees scope, ensures profitable delivery of services and client satisfaction
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integrates with account teams to ensure consistent branding
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passion for fast paced creative & production heavy account
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Strategic Leadership and Contribution to “Ideas that Grow Brands”
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understands the marketing landscape & aligns innovative tactics with client objectives
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develops sound strategies across deliverables (tv, print, OOH, brochures, digital, web, social) & mobile platforms given target, brand and competitive insights
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maintains thought leadership, watches trends, and applies thinking towards client ROI
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understands branding and integrated marketing principles
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analyzes campaign data and draws actionable insights to optimize results
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leads brainstorms, contributes Big Ideas, and collaborates with internal team members
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represents the agency in cross-agency partner meetings as thought leader, garnering action from partner agencies as needed.
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Account and Business Development
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develops client relationships & identifies opportunities to add value to client’s business
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develops proposals and presents ideas and plans
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establishes meaningful measures of the agency’s impact on the client’s business
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mentors team and promotes growth opportunities to retain employees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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12+ years account management experience in an agency environment or equivalent client-side marketing experience
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8-10+ years experience working on integrated marketing campaigns with extensive production experience