Account Director

OverviewPlanit is seeking an Account Director to lead key accounts within our growing client roster. The Account Director role at Planit is responsible for owning all aspects of their client portfolio, inspiring the agency to deliver exceptional work, and achieving results for Planit and our clients. The Account Director sets the tone for each account and team member – a consummate thought leader and a valuable resource to clients and to Plan's internal team. An effective relationship builder and catalyst for driving sustainable growth. A stakeholder in account P&L.Planit is a full-service agency that makes brands more compelling through undeniable science, great creative, and award-winning consumer experiences. This job post could rattle off a ton of things we do and create. But in the end, our clients don't hire our list of service offerings, they hire our people. So we've tried very hard to create an environment where the best and the brightest want to come to work–and thrive–every day.RESPONSIBILITIESIndependently lead client accounts as the primary relationship owner on behalf of PlanitInterface regularly with key client stakeholders, serving as a trusted partner and marketing advisor throughout the organizationStay up to date on industry trends, challenges, threats, and opportunities for all assigned clientsMaintain client satisfaction and manage expectations while ensuring that the work is on strategy, on time, and on budget (a responsibility for all account management team).Constantly look for new opportunities and innovative solutions to offer clients for growth potentialPartner closely with client leaders to understand business goals, marketing KPIs, and budgetary requirements in order to architect solutions that meet their needsServe as a financial steward of client investment with PlanitUphold financial health across all assigned accounts, including project estimate/SOW development, invoicing, reconciliation, and P&L analysis, driving toward revenue and profit goalsCompetently and confidently orchestrate agency resources across multiple accounts to fulfil scoped deliverablesBrief creative services and strategic services team members on all relevant information for new clients, new strategic initiatives and new integrated campaignsCollaborate with Traffic and Project Management teams to identify competing requirements and problem-solve to meet client needsParticipate in weekly departmental staff meetings to keep senior leadership team apprised of client work status and overall team dynamics/healthProvide weekly, quarterly and annual input on current and future account activityExecute, leads by example, quality standards set by senior leadership for the team and enforces adherenceDemonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic environment through flexibility, resilience and a positive outlookPartner with the Director of Account Services in hiring, onboarding, managing, developing, and promoting team membersParticipate in new business pursuits as neededQUALIFICATIONSMinimum of 8 years of related experience. Agency experience is preferredExperience in the building materials industry strongly preferred3+ years of management experienceStrong interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships and build consensus among C-level executivesFinancial acumen and comfortable managing large client budgetsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalStrong critical thinking skills to problem-solve effectively, lead independently, and adapt to changeDetail-oriented with strong organizational skillsTeam builderMinimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience preferredPHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENTPlanit is an office-first hybrid workplace. Local candidates strongly preferred.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionSales and Business DevelopmentIndustriesAdvertising Services#J-18808-Ljbffr