Account Director

Hanson Dodge Creative • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Account Director is expected to lead HD’s work across approximately 3-4 Clients, with roughly 20% of time contributing to new business and internal projects as well. The Account Director is HD’s strategic leader and standard bearer on client accounts, serving as trusted advisor to senior Clients—and as an inspirational leader internal teams count on for support, guidance and counsel. This particular role has a focus on digital ecosystems including, but not limited to, enterprise websites and digital marketing platforms.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years experience in increasingly senior roles in an advertising agency or similar business, with a track record of leading idea-driven, integrated campaigns that positively impact clients’ businesses
• Deep experience leading digital and interactive experiences from strategy through launch.
• “Driver” and self starter personality who’s naturally curious and wired for continuous improvement.
• Track record of successfully managing multiple client accounts
• Track record of successfully managing integrated programs inclusive of multiple partners
• Demonstrable effectiveness coaching and developing more junior team members
• Digitally savvy with demonstrable experience across channels
• Strong communication skills: written, oral and presentation
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, advertising, marketing, public relations, journalism or similar field

Responsibilities

• Setting direction and strategy on the Clients they lead, partnering with other subject matter experts where appropriate
• Building trusted partnerships with their Clients
• Direct cross-functional integrated teams
• Accountable for standard bearing: both team performance and the quality of the work
• Accountable for the timely development and execution of plans, campaigns, and projects to ensure client and HD business goals are achieved
• Maintain open communication of client issues with practice leaders and agency management
• Personal responsibility for inspiring teams to do the best work of their careers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior