1000heads

Marketing

AccountDirector

$100–145k Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Director candidates.

The Brief

“Account Director at 1000heads. Skills: Social media marketing, Influencer marketing, Cultural marketing, Account management. Lead retainer clients. Lead campaign projects”

What You'll Achieve.

Drive business growth; Ensure client needs met; Deliver projects to highest standard; Achieve results from all levels

Industry & Context.

Marketing
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving mindset; Analytical skills

Eligibility Requirements

2 days per week in office, 10-20% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years agency tech, Account management experience, Analytic and creative thinking, Written communication skills, Verbal communication skills, Presentation skills, Social & influencer space understanding, Manage direct reports, Serve as leader, Experience with influencers, Experience with creators, Experience with talent

Nice to Have

Agency tech background, Related industry background, Account management background, Social & influencer environment background

What You'll Do.

Lead retainer clients

Lead campaign projects

Lead new business opportunities

Manage key client relationships

Navigate complex marketing challenges

Guide multidisciplinary projects

Foster culture of innovation

Foster culture of collaboration

Foster culture of excellence

Establish trusted relationships

Maintain trusted relationships

Drive business development initiatives

Attend client meetings

Attend partner meetings

Attend partner events

Take influential leadership role

Leverage client relationships

Develop business growth

Develop strategic client presentations

Deliver strategic client presentations

Provide creative solutions

Provide innovative solutions

Own client financials

Motivate team members

Oversee project schedules

Ensure client needs met

Manage progress across functions

Manage progress across workstreams

Oversee cross-functional execution

Deliver on launch strategy

Deliver on ongoing execution

Maintain understanding of industry changes

Maintain understanding of competitor changes

Develop trend reports

Develop relevant case studies

Meet client requirements

Meet agency standards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-departmental teams; Cross-functional execution

Communication Scope

Client presentations; Strategic presentations; Creative solutions; Insights-based solutions; Social-first solutions

Process & Methodology

Project work-back schedules, Simultaneous project management

Full Job Description

The Account Director will be responsible for leading retainer clients, campaign projects, and new business opportunities for a leading tech brand. We are looking for an enthusiastic, solution-oriented Account Director with a strong background in social media, influencer, and cultural marketing. Playing equally significant internal and external roles, you will manage key client relationships, alongside our Group Account Director. With keen analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset, you will navigate complex marketing challenges, identifying strategies to guide multidisciplinary projects to success. Your leadership abilities will shine as you manage a team, and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Additionally, you will establish and maintain trusted relationships with clients, acting as their expert for all account service needs, while also driving business development initiatives to fuel growth. **This role is right for you if you are: ** * Well-organized, a proven self-starter, and able to initiate, prioritize, and drive projects from inception and development to execution and measurement. * An experienced marketer in brand partnership building and creating high-impact social-first marketing campaigns. * Have experience with creators and influencers **RESPONSIBILITIES** * Presenting to clients and attending client meetings and partner meetings and events * Take on an influential leadership role in retainer clients, new business initiatives, and leveraging client relationships in the development of business growth * Develop and deliver strategic client presentations and provide creative and innovative solutions that are concise, creative, insights-based, and social-first * Owning the financials for clients, including forecasts, budgets and investments – ensuring that key financial responsibilities are mutually understood and agreed upon and working with the internal finance team to ensure invoices are paid on time * Developing team me

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