Employment Type : Full-Time
We are: The Senior Account Director serves as the overall day client lead reporting into the Group Account Director’s accountability for client program revenue. This position maintains client retention and growth; upholds standards of excellence for all marketing communication products and services. The Senior Account Director nurtures strong client partnerships built on strategic insights, quality, customer service and trust – with the ultimate goal of becoming a trusted advisor to the client. This position interfaces with clients, senior management, and leads the cross functional internal teams and partner agencies to ensure that products and services meet or exceed client expectations. The Senior Account Director oversees internal and external resources, providing clients with seamless service and high-performance products. The Senior Account Director will be responsible for managing a team of account representatives and will help in the on-the-job career development of her/his people and leading a cross-functional team on specific projects While there will never be a typical day at Accenture Interactive, we’ve highlighted a few of your exciting responsibilities. Expands existing programs and/or generates new programs by leveraging client relationships, client feedback, program measurement, new products/services or unmet needs Initiates and manages processes related to pricing, invoicing and budgets; obtains Group Account Director’s approval. Supports the Group Account Director in developing new or renewal contracts Directs the development of the creative brief by strategically aligning with client on program objectives. Manages internal and external processes, assesses resources and confers with Group Account Director to ensure creative output is to the highest quality Interfaces with clients, senior management, cross functional internal teams to ensure projects are on target with objectives, budget and schedule. Intercedes between client and team for issues related to changes in project scope, budget or strategic creative direction Works with Client Account Teams and Interactive Account Lead where appropriate to ensure project aligns to greater account objectives and supports targets set for the year Able to lead key business development initiatives for the account, but also across the broader account portfolio for Accenture Interactive YOUR EXPERIENCE: Basic Qualifications Minimum 6 years’ experience in account management, account planning, advertising, communications or marketing Minimum 5 years of digital marketing agency or client-side experience managing complex relationships and delivering multi-channel experiences Minimum 3 years working in a matrix team environment delivering campaigns that could include CRM, communications, content marketing, cross-channel marketing programs including web development, mobile products, social. Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience SET YOURSELF APART: Preferred Skills Digital marketing agency or client-side experience managing complex relationships Solid understanding of creative and production processes across channels CRM expertise and proficient understanding of how to integrate CRM into emerging channels Strong ability to understand insights and turn them into strategic plans Ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously Ability to inspire and lead teams by setting forth a vision for the account Ability to negotiate SOWs on behalf of the Agency and manage scope with Client Must possess ability to translate vision into tactical steps within a project Experience or category knowledge for assigned client preferred Travel
Accenture Interactive—a new breed of agency that’s all about the Experience. For us, customer experience is not an add-on; it’s foundational to who we are and how we empower our clients. As the world’s largest, most disruptive agency, we drive lasting growth for clients by helping them design, build, and run meaningful experiences that make people’s lives better, more productive, and more meaningful. We do this in three ways: by transforming organizations through standout products and services; by building and delivering award-winning campaigns so brands can engage and communicate creatively with customers at scale; and by using our top-notch skills to pilot, integrate, scale, and run the platforms that underpin the world’s greatest experiences. Visit us here to l earn more about what makes us the Experience Agency.
YOUR ROLE: Account Director
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