Account Director

BUSINESS DIRECTOR (Account Director)

DNA is an independent creative agency whereDifferent Wins. We’re a super squad of diverse people and perspectives who create unignorable, courageous work that breaks down barriers and makes brands famous. We know that different craves courage, different takes imagination, and different challenges assumptions. We’re looking for individuals to add their different worldviews to our culture, break expectations with intention, and relentlessly pursue the next big thingwith curiosity.

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP OVERVIEW

Our business leadership team serves as our client's first line of contact. They identify client needs and work strategically to provide thoughtful solutions with measurable results. We are true experts in our client’s businesses, always looking for creative solutions to the gnarliest business and brand challenges. We build the frameworks and relationships that enable great results, quarterbacking all teams to success by outlining and executing the work to be done. We set the bar high at DNA. We don’t just strive to solve our client’s problems; we challenge ourselves to lead a partnership that transforms categories.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE INTHIS ROLE / measurements of success

-Delivering against annual client revenue targets, with accurate forecasting

-Reaching client’s marketing objectives and key results

-Client satisfaction with the agency as assessed in the annual client survey

A Business Director at DNA leads and manages client engagement across their accounts. They foster close relationships with key clients, providing leadership in developing strategic plans that grow client business and generate incremental agency billings and income. The ideal person takes action without direction and is passionate about driving cross-functional teams to deliver integrated customer journeys.

This person is digitally native with an insatiable appetite for data and a restless pursuit of how to apply it to drive success. We’re looking for a candidate with a deep understanding of how paid, earned, and owned marketing channels integrate, and has experience developing agency recommendations based on a review of business and marketing analytics.

The Business Director oversees situational analysis, brand planning, the development of strategic marketing plans, and the implementation of tactical plans. The role best suits those who are tenacious, resilient, entrepreneurial, and possess strong leadership and influencing skills. They are the person who heads turn to for direction when things get ambiguous or challenging.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

-Leads and develops DNA’s relationship with core clients, and makes other client contacts to strengthen the agency/client relationship

-Work with clients to uncover business needs and objectives, develop appropriate strategies, and identify/implement solutions to help achieve client goals

-Provide independent thinking to clients to suggest new, unexplored solutions to client challenges, and to build organic growth beyond existing engagement

-Leads large-scale, multi-market, multi-platform, multi-product campaigns, activations, and brand experiences across internal and client stakeholder teams

-In partnership with integrated media, manages key performance metrics through multiple streams of monthly campaign reporting

-Serves as an integrator of communications, budgets, and initiatives across large complex client marketing department

-Leads client presentations to drive projects forward and help unearth new ones

-Owns and oversees the account and client financials by managing budgets, performing monthly forecasting, and resolving budgetary conflicts

-Serves as the go-to person for new team members joining the account

-Mentor and manage staff development, career paths, reviews, and hiring

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

-10( ) years in advertising agency account management or related experience in leading projects and managing creative teams and clients

-Proven track record running large engagements with large clients and complex organizations

-Experience with various industries, financial services, and other regulated industries is a plus

-Strong leadership skills

-Experience in a performance-driven environment, especially with marketing analytics and reporting

-Strong financial stewardship skills

-Superior project management skills

-Excellent communication skills (verbal/written)

-Excellent organizational skills

SALARY & BENEFITS

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, work experience, level of responsibility, education, location, and current salary market data to determine equitable salary placement.

Base salary range at the time of this job posting: $120,000 - $165,000/ DOE

*Variable Compensation based on performance metrics

DNA offers a comprehensive benefit package for all full and part-time employees

- Employer paid medical, dental & vision

-Life Insurance & Short Long-Term Disability

-401K Plan

-Personalized PTO (Our version of unlimited PTO)

-12 weeks Paid Parental Leave for birth or adoption

-Monthly transportation stipneded

LOCATION

Seattle Office: DNA is working a Hybrid schedule, with required in office days are Tuesdays & Thursdays of each week for employees who live in the Seattle metro region. This role is required to be in Seattle, WA. Relocation offered

DNA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical or mental disability.

We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We understand the critical importance of diversity in our agency but believe we won't maximize all the benefits of diversity without inclusion and belonging. Therefore, we strive to create an environment where everyone is welcome and belongs and can bring their whole selves to both the agency and their work.