Alexander Marketing is seeking a qualified professional to fill the position of Account Director.

The Account Director will serve as the agency leader with the client to ensure that the client’s needs and objectives are achieved through execution of strategically grounded marketing programs.  The Account Director will ensure that these needs are being met by monitoring and guiding account managers’ activities, and by maintaining an effective level of direct contact with client.  The Account Director bears final responsibility for the account’s growth and profitability and the development of the account team.  This position reports directly to the President. 

This is a pivotal roll and a strong leader with exceptional client management skills is needed.  Advanced verbal and written communication skills, analytical strategic thinking, personal organization, time management skills and interpersonal dynamics are necessary.  The Account Director must be a capable personnel manager with team building skills and mentoring abilities.  The director also needs to demonstrate a high level of competency in handling complex problems that require good judgment, ingenuity, and decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver measurable results to the client for their brands by utilizing a comprehensive knowledge of the industry, economics, competition, and the client to develop and execute value added strategies that grows our client’s business.
• Build and strengthen executive level client relationships, through thought leadership, relationship building and strategic program development.
• Lead and manage day-to-day client relationships as the primary contact, articulating agency POV on strategy and business philosophies
• Ensures client relations are positive and stable; and that the president is immediately informed of any potential problems with client/agency relations, budget overruns, etc.
• Meets with Account Managers on a regular basis to review their activities.
• Ensures client needs are properly and efficiently staffed.
• Reviews estimates, quotes and invoices to ensure budget requirements are met and profitability maintained.
• Reviews major media plans, public relations plans, and creative strategies before submission to clients.
• Seeks out new business opportunities and plays a leading role in their development.
• Ensures that financial management of the accounts meets agency standards.
• Evaluates Account Managers’ performance on a regular basis.
• Develop talent on the team and across capabilities by coaching, identifying areas for growth, celebrating successes, and collaborating.
• Provide guidance, establish goals and provide an appropriate level of feedback.
• Participates in Agency/Client Performance Plan reviews.
• Remain on leading edge of emerging marketing, digital, media and industry trends.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field
• Minimum 5 – 7 years client management experience within an agency required

If you are interested in this position and meet the qualifications above, please send your resume and cover letter to hr@alexandermarketing.com.