Account Director

Company description

Saatchi & Saatchi is an an advertising agency with the belief that creativity, data, media and technology should all work together, and we use that to influence human behavior and drive success for clients. S&S is one of the world's largest agency networks with 114 offices and more than 6000 employees globally. Here in our Toronto office we work with some of the countries most valued brands including Toyota, Buckley's, and Children's Advil, as well as several under the Mondelez banner (Crispers, Oreo, and Chips Ahoy just to name a few). We’re an award winning agency in both creativity and effectiveness, so it’s really important for us here to convert that innovation and the great ideas into real tangible business results for the organization.

Overview

The Account Director must be strategically minded and will serve as a key team lead, the bridge between client and agency as well as agency partners, and oversee multiple workstreams on global CPG accounts. They must be able to build and enhance internal team dynamics, strengthen our client relationships and build trust. They are valued partners to senior brand managers and marketing directors, as well as agency leaders.

The Account Director must exhibit strong organizational and leadership skills to ensure that client, agency, and vendor relationships are thriving and that campaigns are strategically designed to meet client objectives and achieve the KPI’s.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation, execution and optimization of advertising/marketing campaigns
• Lead and manage multiple projects, end-to-end, with tight deadlines - in a fast-paced environment
• Ensure management of client expectations around timing, deliverables, and budget
• Driving thought leadership and strategic deliverables
• Selling and presentation of strategic marketing direction/POVs, and recommendations
• Staying up to date on all relevant activities from competitors and peripheral categories
• Build collaborative and trusted relationships with creative and strategic agency partners
• Demonstrating a problem-solving mentality

Qualifications

• Must have 10 plus years of relevant experience (e.g. account management, client services, marketing strategy) ideally with a CPG client
• Prior success with developing and growing strong relationships with clients and agencies
• Ability to manage process and with selective involvement from executives.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to inspire collaboration and teamwork
• Strong oral and written communication
• Ability to navigate and optimize cross-agency relationships
• Vast experience in broadcast, digital, social production – with clear understanding of process and problem-solving abilities
• Previous experience working with large brands/budgets and managing projects of scale
• Strong team mentality with the ability to function at high level in both lead and supports roles with various personalities
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a high standard of work within a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Excellent project management skills; strong attention to detail and cross-team coordination

Additional information

Saatchi is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all interested parties. Accommodations are available, upon request, for all stages of the interview and employment process for those with a disability or medical need during any stage of the recruitment process.