Account Director

As an Account Lead in our dynamic advertising agency, you will play a pivotal role in managing and nurturing our key client relationships. You will be responsible for ensuring client satisfaction, driving revenue growth, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional advertising solutions. This position demands a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of the advertising industry, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing key client accounts.

Client Relationship Management:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their business objectives and marketing goals.
• Act as the main point of contact for key clients, ensuring seamless communication and a high level of client satisfaction.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with internal teams, including creative, media, and analytics, to develop and deliver comprehensive advertising solutions.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among different departments to ensure client needs are met efficiently.

Go to market strategy and Campaign Management:

• Oversee the end-to-end execution of advertising campaigns, ensuring they align with client objectives and meet quality standards.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide strategic insights and recommendations for optimization.

Market Analysis, Trends and Budget Management:

• Manage client budgets effectively, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and delivering value for the client's investment.
• Provide financial forecasts and reports to both clients and internal stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to provide valuable insights to clients.
• Proactively recommend innovative advertising solutions based on industry best practices.

Client Retention and Growth:

• Identify opportunities for account expansion and upselling of additional agency services.
• Implement retention strategies to ensure long-term partnerships with key clients.

Interested candidates can share their profile at lakshay.kumar@magnonsancus.com with CTC details.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• Proven experience in key account management within the advertising industry.
• Must have prior experience managing global clients or brands, with a strong understanding of international standards and expectations.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make strategic recommendations.
• Successfully grown accounts in terms of revenue and scope of work.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a deep understanding of client needs.

Note

• The responsibilities are not restricted to the above defined KRA.
• The above KRA can be changed subject to change in role, responsibilities or due to change in work profile.
• The KRA defined above can be revised based on individual's performance and capabilities.