Associate Account Director

We are expanding our team and seeking a talented and experienced Associate Account Director to join us. If you are passionate about account management and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

The Associate Account Director will be critical in managing and nurturing client relationships, driving strategic initiatives, and overseeing the execution of high-quality advertising campaigns. This position will report to the Account Director and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure client satisfaction and business growth.

The client is a Fortune 10 energy company with several brands. 

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Account Director to oversee annual client planning and ongoing strategic initiatives.
•  Manage budgets for projects as needed. Work with the Account Director to ensure an accurate budget across the full client portfolio is updated monthly.
• Work closely with the Account Director to manage key brand campaign concepting and production. Lead the team through the execution of campaign deliverables.

• Act as central oversight on various client projects. Work with Account Supervisors and Account Managers to manage creative development and internal/client communication.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting professional growth and development.

• Coordinate with creative, digital, and production teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Work closely with the Account Director to lead and mentor account management teams.
• Ensure client feedback relevant to all brands is communicated to the appropriate team members and is fully implemented.
•  Lead the team through a thorough QA process of all client deliverables including checking against legal guidelines, previous client feedback, and general grammar/spelling/etc.
•  Improve processes, particularly those that affect all of the client's brands.
• Intake new client opportunities and work with internal teams to estimate and scope.
• Work with the Account Director to identify new opportunities and activate plans to capitalize on them.
• Work with Project Manager(s) to develop timelines and ensure all work is tracked accordingly and delivered on time.
•  Work with the Resource Manager to manage future resourcing requirements proactively.
• Understand and work closely with the Producer to lead portions of production processes.
• Assist the Account Director with monthly executive summaries.
• Work closely with the integrated agency team on campaign development and launch and other key initiatives as needed.
• Foster strong relationships both internally and with key client contacts.
• Serve as a backup to the Account Director during times of out-of-office.

Requirements:

• Fast learner with a “can-do” attitude
• Adhere to Drake Cooper values at all times
• Ability to manage change while maintaining a calm, composed, and reassuring presence for the team.
• Comfortable working with Fortune 10 energy company
•  7+ years of agency experience
• Production experience preferred
• Experience working with Integrated Agency Team preferred

Benefits:

• 100% Employee Owned
• Profit Sharing
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Paid Parking at our office locations
• 401k plan with a match
• Agency-paid medical, life, and short-term disability insurance along with options for vision, dental, additional life, and long-term disability insurance
• A generous time off program including family leaves and volunteer work
• Great clients!!

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