Overview
Group Account Director Jobs in Toronto – Ontario at dentsu
Title: Group Account Director
Company: dentsu
Location: Toronto – Ontario
Category: Business
Company Description Our mission is to Drive Business Performance. We use data to create personalized and connected experiences that deliver transformative business outcomes. Our role is to ensure our clients meet their quantifiable business goals every day, consistently, in every market. We are entirely focused on delivering better business results through
optimization
, creation and analysis across all digital platforms. Our scope ranges from recommending how to use content more effectively to optimizing daily media channel performance and maximizing visibility in eCommerce platforms.
Job Description
As a Group Account Director, you will be an agency leader and integral member of the client services team. Your focus will be to ensure the team delivers strategic, creative and account management excellence. You’ll play a key role supporting our top priority clients and most profitable portfolios. As the Group Account Director, you will represent and provide strong business
leadership
,
industry expertise
and build and foster strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners.
You will
lead the planning and execution brand strategy and consumer campaigns, identify new business opportunities and provide thought
leadership
.,
You will
be expected to provide strategic insights and recommendations, creative acumen,
problem-solving skills
and organization and
project management
excellence. People management and experience overseeing direct reports in a core responsibility of the Group Account Director.
Responsibilities:
Manage large regional/global integrated client business portfolio Build and maintain strong relationships by being a trusted advisor to clients with a demonstrated understanding of their business and competitive landscape Drive all aspects of the business including strategy and creative development, finding new opportunities for growth Manage client P&L, and agency engagement scores Manage agency retainers/project scopes, utilization reporting and staffing recommendations Managing integrated teams, inspiring and motivating action across agency teams and departments, fostering team Qualifications
10+ years’ experience Strong written and verbal
communication
, with an ability to clearly, concisely and confidently articulate information and recommendations
Excellent presentation-building and presentation skills Strong analytical and strategic thinking Advertising Agency experience, and previous experience managing direct reports is a must
Must have
understanding of overall media landscape and experience launching multi-channel integrated campaigns, including knowledge of digital media channels
Team-oriented
player and effective leader – ability to lead, inspire and collaborate with large cross-functional team. Willing to “roll up the sleeves” with a can-do attitude
A
service-oriented
mindset, focused on delivering high quality work, and always anticipating client and internal team needs
Must thrive in a
fast-paced environment
with an ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
Additional Information We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds foster a stronger and more creative
work environment
that delivers better business results. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the clients we serve and where ever…