Account Director - Social

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About the Role

Monks is seeking an experienced Account Director, Social with a strong background in the automotive industry to join our expanding Strategy & Planning team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving successful social media marketing initiatives for our prestigious automotive clients, building and sustaining senior-level client relationships, and overseeing the social process for multiple projects. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior-level clients in the automotive industry, becoming their trusted partner for organic social media strategy, creative execution, and production.
• Lead the development and execution of integrated and organic-focused social media strategies and campaigns, ensuring alignment with clients' business objectives and marketing goals
• Leverage a deep understanding of the racing/sports industry and audience preferences to inform creative concepts, campaigns, and storytelling that resonate with enthusiasts
• Coordinate the production process for multiple social media projects across international offices, using data and KPIs to optimize performance and ensure impactful results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including creative, data, strategy and production departments, to produce exceptional work that exceeds client expectations and embraces innovation.
• Demonstrate strong time management and communication skills to effectively oversee multiple complex projects while keeping all stakeholders informed and aligned.
• Oversee financial processes, including budgets, revenue tracking, and internal reporting, ensuring profitability and resource optimization.
• Maintain a strong presence with clients in the EST time zone, fostering deep relationships and understanding their unique needs, with flexibility to travel as required.

About You

• 6-8 years of experience in social media account management, with a strong emphasis on organic social strategy, preferably within a marketing agency, consultancy, or client-side studio.
• Proven expertise in managing and growing senior-level client relationships, especially within the automotive or sports/racing industries.
  - A passion for racing or extensive knowledge of motorsports, with the ability to translate this enthusiasm into engaging social media strategies that connect with audiences.
• Deep understanding of the automotive market, motorsports culture, and industry trends, with the ability to leverage insights for campaign development.
• Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to inspire cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the agility to adapt to change and navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate creative concepts, strategies, and data-driven insights to stakeholders.
• Enthusiastic about social media and staying on top of the latest trends, tools, and best practices.
• Willingness to collaborate in the EST time zone and travel as needed to support client relationships and project execution.

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What We Offer

Benefits

• Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA
• Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
• 401k with company contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
• Career growth in a disruptor space