Account Director

<p>As an Account Director at SixSpeed, you will take a leadership role in shaping the success of the agency, managing high-profile client relationships, and driving innovation within the creative and strategic deliverables.&nbsp; As the visionary and results-driven leader, with a passion for client relationships, strategic direction, and team management, you will be given the transformative opportunity to shape the future of the agency and grow our clients’ businesses. Being a strong collaborator is essential, as we treat our clients as an extension of SixSpeed and our internal team members as family. We are looking for a confident, yet humble, leader to help us take one of our largest, longest standing clients to the next level.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>THE TASK AT HAND</strong></p> <ul> <li>Analyze any project’s performance and provide clients with strategic insights and recommendations for improvement</li> <li>Identify new business opportunities and contribute to business development efforts</li> <li>Stay at the forefront of industry trends and evolving advertising and marketing strategies</li> <li>Provide exceptional customer service and act as the primary point of senior level contact for key clients</li> <li>Deliver influential client presentations and proposals, driving growth and client satisfaction</li> <li>Oversee annual account panning and financials for each client portfolio</li> <li>Establish and maintain credibility and leadership with the client through strategic thinking and the use of sound judgment when solving problems</li> <li>Lead strategic planning and thought leadership with internal team and clients</li> <li>Establish and nurture strong, long-term client relationships by understanding their goals, objectives, and expectations</li> <li>Collaborate with clients to develop high-level advertising and marketing strategies and oversee their execution</li> <li>Ensure the successful delivery of complex integrated advertising projects, exceeding client expectations</li> <li>Lead a team of Account Supervisors, Account Executives, and Coordinators, guiding their professional growth and ensuring team success</li> <li>Provide leadership/motivation and convey the vision and values of SixSpeed Account Management&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>WHO YOU ARE</strong></p> <ul> <li>10+ years of account management / client management experience within an agency</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in strategic communications, marketing, or related field</li> <li>Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to inspire and influence teams and clients</li> <li>Strong strategic thinking,