Account Director

As an Account Director at SixSpeed, you will take a leadership role in shaping the success of the agency, managing high-profile client relationships, and driving innovation within the creative and strategic deliverables.  As the visionary and results-driven leader, with a passion for client relationships, strategic direction, and team management, you will be given the transformative opportunity to shape the future of the agency and grow our clients’ businesses. Being a strong collaborator is essential, as we treat our clients as an extension of SixSpeed and our internal team members as family. We are looking for a confident, yet humble, leader to help us take one of our largest, longest standing clients to the next level.  

This is an in-person role based at our Minneapolis office, and candidates must be local to the Twin Cities area, in office at least three days per week.

 

THE TASK AT HAND

• Analyze any project’s performance and provide clients with strategic insights and recommendations for improvement
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to business development efforts
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and evolving advertising and marketing strategies
• Provide exceptional customer service and act as the primary point of senior level contact for key clients
• Deliver influential client presentations and proposals, driving growth and client satisfaction
• Oversee annual account planning and financials for each client portfolio 
• Establish and maintain credibility and leadership with the client through strategic thinking and the use of sound judgment when solving problems
• Lead strategic planning and thought leadership with internal team and clients
• Establish and nurture strong, long-term client relationships by understanding their goals, objectives, and expectations
• Collaborate with clients to develop high-level advertising and marketing strategies and oversee their execution
• Ensure the successful delivery of complex integrated advertising projects, exceeding client expectations
• Lead a team of Account Supervisors, Account Executives, and Coordinators, guiding their professional growth and ensuring team success
• Provide leadership/motivation and convey the vision and values of SixSpeed Account Management

 

WHO YOU ARE

• 10+ years of account management / client management experience within an agency
• Bachelor's degree in strategic communications, marketing, or related field 
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to inspire and influence teams and clients
• Strong strategic thinking, project management, and organizational abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of the advertising and marketing industry, emerging trends, and best practices
• Outstanding problem-solving skills, with a strong analytical and data-driven approach
• Demonstrated creativity in developing innovative solutions to client challenges
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales and performance targets
• Proven leadership with multiple client relationships and internal team
• Excellent ability to develop team members skills and leads by example
• Exemplifies the ability to teach and lead team members to grow, develop, present, and sell in strategic work
• Ability to grow, develop and teach marketing acumen to internal teams
• Excellent financial acumen and ability to teach and lead team members to manage account forecast and financials
• Proven understanding and leadership of the SixSpeed process
• Big picture/ strategic thinker

 

A PLUS, BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Personal passion for or experience with powersports, motorsports, outdoor recreation, or adjacent enthusiast categories
• Existing familiarity with powersports products, consumers, terminology, and the technical differences that drive purchase decisions

 

To be what others can’t, you have to do what they won't. We are SixSpeed, a full-service advertising agency that is employee-owned, audience-first, and built to deliver big ideas at speed. We're here to make the world's most adventurous brands impossible to imitate. 

 

This role offers a salary range of $110,000 to $140,000* per year. 

 

*Don’t let this range drive your decision to apply. Actual compensation packages are based on the level of skill and experience each candidate brings to their role. Similarly, there may be a more senior or junior position available that would be a better fit with your expertise. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.