Account Director (CPG)

Company Description

Leo Burnett is a communications agency powered by its HumanKind operating system, with the belief that creativity, data and technology work together to transform human behavior and drive prosperity for clients. Part of Publicis Communications, Leo Burnett Worldwide is one of the world's largest agency networks with 85 offices and more than 8,000 employees. The global agency works with some of the world's most valued brands including Bank of America, Bridgestone/Firestone, Campbell's, Hillshire Farm, Jim Beam, Kellogg's, Kraft, Marshalls, MillerCoors, Nestle, Nintendo, P&G, Samsung, Tillamook and UnitedHealthcare among others.

Job Description

We are looking for someone who’s committed to learning the ins and outs of this new client to Leo Burnett, passionate about growing a leading, everyday premium brand in the dairy category with high creative ambitions! Someone prepared to roll up their sleeves, establish trusted relationships with the clients and build a strong foundation of team culture while reaping the rewards of working in a connected team. 

Role Responsibilities and Highlights

• Creatively draws on the full resources at their disposal to add new dimension and depth to the client relationship.
• Expert knowledge of the client’s business including industry trends and competitors.
• A foot in culture, knowing the trends and innovations that may impact both our clients business and how consumers engage with them.
• Works with the attitude of an agency without borders, both internally and with clients fosters a true partnership approach.
• Strong background in integrated outputs, digital, film, experiences.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: VP Account Director 
• Direct report: Account Executive with the possibility of additional support

Scope of Work

• Launching a new platform campaign, team integration, always on work, plus seasonal campaigns.

Expectations for Interviews

• Minimum of 2 rounds of interviews (1:1, 45 min each via Microsoft Teams) with representatives of the cross-functional team.
• Happy to make any necessary accommodations for the candidates.

Qualifications

Hard skills (brand, retail, digital, production, research, etc.):

• 8+ years of brand marketing/advertising experience, with at least 4 years on the agency side and a strong background in building/launching fully integrated platforms, digital, video and production delivery.
• 2+ years of experience with digital marketing and/or social marketing creative projects/ campaigns. 
• CPG experience preferred, plus integration with shopper and media.
• Candidates should have solid advertising and brand marketing leadership experience on exemplary brands. Including, knowledge, ideas, and energy required to create world-class work.

Soft skills (client/team culture, communication style, flexibility, etc.):

• Foodie!
• Success onboarding a new client and establishing a safe, positive and productive team culture.
• Passion for continuously generating, pursuing and facilitating the production of innovative ideas, improving the clients and agency's strategic and competitive advantage. 

• Highly functional in collaborative cross-functional teams with innate ability to lead through influence. Teamwork and collaboration are key to success in this position. 

• Intuitive understanding of how to marshal resources and lay groundwork to develop + sell superlative creative product. 
• Desire to build a collaborative idea-led culture and mentor a high-functioning team for the benefit of the account + growth trajectory of each, individual, direct report.

Any knowledge/ability mandatories:

• It’s our expectation that candidates are strong leaders, self-sufficient, proactive, simplifiers, strategic problem-solvers, and know how to motivate members of their team.
• It’s imperative that the candidate is an effective communicator, business-oriented, and understands how to ensure resources are deployed efficiently and effectively.
• It’s imperative that the candidate project optimism and calm in the face of challenges, fostering a positive work environment. 

Additional Information

Expectation for In-Person Collaboration: Tuesday's, Wednesday's & Thursday's at 35 W. Wacker Drive.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.