Group Account Director

Whizz HR is on a look for Group Account Director to work with an award winning advertising agency in Mumbai!

Role Overview:

The Group Account Director leads client relationships, oversees strategic campaign development, and ensures high-quality delivery across all marketing and communication initiatives. This role manages account teams, drives revenue growth, and serves as the senior point of contact for key clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead overall client relationship management and act as the senior liaison between the agency and clients
• Understand client business objectives and develop long-term communication strategies
• Oversee campaign planning, creative development, media execution, and performance evaluation
• Direct and mentor account managers, executives, and support teams
• Manage budgets, forecasts, billing, and project profitability
• Present strategic proposals, pitches, and performance results to clients and internal leadership
• Ensure timely delivery of campaigns while maintaining quality standards
• Identify upselling opportunities and drive organic business growth
• Collaborate closely with creative, media, strategy, and production departments
• Monitor industry trends and bring proactive recommendations to clients
• Manage multiple high-value accounts simultaneously
• Maintain strong knowledge of digital, social, ATL, BTL, experiential, and integrated marketing techniques

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, or related field
• 8+ years of agency experience, with at least 3+ years in a senior client-servicing role
• Strong leadership experience managing account teams
• Proven success in client management and strategic communication
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities
• Understanding of emerging media platforms and performance marketing
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Client empathy and consultative approach
• Commercial acumen
• Conflict resolution
• Team leadership
• Multi-project management

Write to us with your resume at hello@whizzhr.com

Warm regards,

Whizz HR