MediaMonks, New York is looking for an Account Director to join our team. This role sets the tone, pace and ways of working, while driving client partnerships. Our ideal candidate will weigh and balance client needs with company ambitions to determine the vision, and then make sure everyone is clear on that vision and how to get there.
In this role you will:
Business Objectives/Financial-
- Comfortably manage without authority, and be responsible for the development of direct and indirect reports, budgets, SOW, revenue tracking
- Be responsible for tracking and presenting revenue by client to report to internal stakeholders
- Identify revenue growth opportunities to bring to brand in order to support their objectives and grow business
- Take cues from leadership to set the tone for the team, keeping the team positive and focused on solutions
Creative Development/Production-
- Provide clear and succinct creative direction and feedback, and contribute to strategic initiatives offering a sound POV
- Be a day-to-day leader and source of clarity and solutions by company teams across disciplines
- Lead project meetings and presentations internally and with clients
- Understand the dynamics of clients’ business and category, and their implications on our work
- Understand the bigger-picture agenda and issues on the account, and manage projects with those in mind
- Work comfortably across multiple projects/brands with minimal senior oversight
- Push clients for clarity and help them understand what they need beyond what they ask of you
- Feel comfortable having difficult conversations internally and with clients
- Keep the account running smoothly across projects and work streams
- Intuit potential complications and issues, anticipate the needs of senior clients through information gathered from their direct day-to-day clients and effectively manage up, bringing solutions to senior account leadership
- Understand our staffing and profitability, anticipate resourcing issues/needs and advise senior account leadership
- Understand the creative priorities of MediaMonks and help guide internal teams and clients
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor's degree
- Several years of experience within Account Management at an Advertising Agency, required
- Advanced knowledge of Google Enterprise Suite
- Familiarity with Corporate Accounting/Math principles
- Previous experience and knowledge of Traditional and Digital Marketing methods including: Broadcast, Film/Content, Ad Banners, Print, OOH, Social Media Assets, Landing Pages, Web Platforms, and VR/AR innovation a plus
- Able to take direction and be a Self-starter
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Strong time-management and organizational skills
- Strong client-service orientation and management skills
- Flexible to evolving responsibilities and adapting to last-minute changes
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
About MediaMonks
Working at MediaMonks is arguably the coolest thing to do right now. You’ll be joining a highly ambitious company on a global mission to become the best (and most humble ;-) ) production partner in any field and market, while enjoying a one-of-a-kind company culture.
If you meet and exceed this profile, stop playing on your phone and send us your best application so far. Please be attentive to the requirements and accompany your application with a custom cover letter detailing why you’re the right Monk for the job.
At MediaMonks we are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all our people. Here you will find a place to express yourself freely along with professionals who respect and embrace diversity in all its forms. We want every person who joins our team to feel free, real, and safe in their plurality. Join this amazing team.