Account Director, Business Leadership

Octagon - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - New York, NY

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries

About the position

Momentum Worldwide is seeking a dynamic Account Director of Business Leadership to join its rapidly growing commerce team. This role involves leading a cross-functional team to deliver projects for a major CPG account, ensuring timely and effective execution that drives business results. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commerce, particularly in shopper marketing and retail, and will be responsible for building relationships with clients and internal teams while empowering their team across multiple work streams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective collaboration across IAT teams to deliver cohesive and integrated campaigns and solutions that drive growth for clients.
• Be an integral voice in the room, both in collaboration and sell-in with the IAT and brand clients.
• Develop and deliver compelling client presentations.
• Lead and manage day-to-day client communications, building and nurturing strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders at senior levels.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for commerce-related inquiries and requests.
• Ensure brand strategy and goals are met, providing direction and oversight across strategy development and marketing activation development/execution, ROI methodology.
• Develop staffing plans to profitably support the business along with budget development and management.
• Actively manage SOW and identify opportunities for upsell and cross-sell.
• Lead, mentor, and develop all direct reports, fostering an environment of mutual respect and partnership, strategic thinking, and ongoing performance feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Marketing.
• 7+ years of agency Account Management experience in marketing.
• Retail, shopper, and commerce experience required.
• Self-motivated and able to problem solve in a live, onsite event environment.
• Experienced in strategic thinking and ability to articulate and drive to the big picture.
• Exceptional verbal & written communication skills, adept at communicating effectively across all levels.
• Well-versed in business development, strategic thought leadership, and creative development skills.
• Ability to perform well in fast-changing environments.
• Exceptional client management skills.

Benefits

• Time Well Taken (flexible benefits plan allowing you to take the time you need)
• Hybrid Work model - ability to work from home or in office
• Holidays and Winter Break (agency closes between Christmas and New Years holidays)
• No meeting Fridays
• Curated DE&I programs and initiatives
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Short- and Long-term disability
• 401(K) with company match
• EAP - Employee Assistance Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work from Home stipend
• Referral bonuses
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Saving Accounts