Accounts Director

Are you the person people love to talk to about their problems? Do you finish every single puzzle you start? Can you speak English, Designer, and Executive? Do you like making sure everything is exactly where it’s supposed to be for optimal performance?

If so, you might be the Genius we’re looking for.

We’re looking for an alpha-level account director to join a growing lab of Geniuses creating beautifully functioning digital solutions for an expanding list of clients. Someone strategically-minded who is passionate about digging through data, market research, and audience insights. Someone adept at motivating those around them who loves working in teams, collaborates at all times, and relishes the opportunity to work with people of different backgrounds and experiences. Someone who loves getting things done.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an account director, you’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining clients relationships to develop effective communications and tactical plans. You should have an entrepreneurial spirit and be a natural at nurturing connections and building trust, both with clients and their internal partners. You’ll need a strong understanding of what it takes to initiate, maintain, and manage every phase of client engagement and how those phases relate to our different departments’ work. At the end of the day, you are responsible for directing the day-to-day efforts throughout a cross-functional team.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7 years of related experience with a strong preference for agency background, management consulting, or other high-profile client-facing roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Project Management, Business, or other related field
• A “fast processor,” someone able to get what the client wants and recommend what they need
• An effective team leader who can deploy referent and expert influence
• A sense of urgency without appearing overwhelmed or stressed
• The ability to plan and strategize at a senior level
• Magnificent written and oral communication skills
• A super keen attention to detail and budgetary restraints
• An acute awareness of creative processes and techniques
• Able to evaluate ideal fits between agency and potential clients

NICE TO HAVES:

• M.Sc. in Marketing/Advertising or MBA strongly preferred
• Strong conceptual and presentation skills
• Proven record at building relationships
• Proven record at effectively managing large accounts

This position is for in-house only. Remote candidates will not be considered at this time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ridgeland, MS 39157: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000