Account Director

OverviewWhat do you want from your career? Why did you get into this business in the first place? Maybe it was to push boundaries and use your powers to change communication for good? Preston Spire is the Good Wins agency, supercharging the good in brands so they positively grow. We are a full on creativity company, surrounding ourselves with smart people who want to do amazing work for our clients and electrify their futures. It takes courage, originality, openness and positivity to work here. If that sounds like you, this role could be a perfect fit.What our Account Directors doYou will play a pivotal role in leading and managing client accounts. You’ll be responsible for leading internal teams, developing strategies, managing executional tactics, and ensuring client and team success.Lead and manage multiple client accounts across various categoriesFoster strong client relationships and serve as a trusted partnerDevelop strategic plans to help clients achieve their goalsIdentify opportunities to support clients' businesses and overcome challengesLead and collaborate on creative, digital and media briefsCollaborate with strategists, creatives, project managers, and producersSynthesize client feedback and guide the team towards effective solutionsDevelop and deliver client presentationsManage budgetsParticipate in new business opportunitiesMentor and supervise account team membersIdeal experience for an Account Director8+ years of account management experience in an advertising agencyExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalProven ability to build authentic and mutually respectful relationships with clientsStrong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilitiesComfortable presenting, in-person, and virtuallyAble to autonomously lead client accountsLeadership potential and experience supervising and mentoring team membersExperience working on both digital and traditional marketingNatural curiosity and a desire to learnSuperior attention to detail and organizational skillsConfident, motivated, driven, and a self-starterPositive, can-do attitude and enthusiastic about the advertising industryWhat makes Preston Spire specialOur CO-OP Culture that attracts and empowers the most ambitious and successful talent in the industryProud 2024 & 2025 Ad Age Best Places to Work winnerIndependent and employee-owned agency, making decisions that are right for our people, our agency and our clientsValues-obsessed, our CO-OP values are Courage, Openness, Originality and PositivityRelentlessly innovative and always working to be betterPositive work environment where everyone assumes the best of each other, and empowers each other to lead and contributeHealthy work-life balance and a fun atmosphereBelief in doing the right thing for our clients, our community and the environmentWhat it looks like to be an Account Director at Preston SpireThis position is based in MinneapolisWe embrace a hybrid work model, with three days in the office (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and two days remote (Tuesday and Friday)Preston Spire offers flexible time off and many other competitive benefitsWe are committed to creating an inclusive experience for all. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability, we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.Additional DetailsTitle: Account DirectorDepartment: Account ManagementReports to: SVP Group Account DirectorPosition: Non-exempt, full-time at 40 hours/weekTravel expectations: From time to time this job will require travelStarting salary range: $120,000-$135,000