Account Director

About This Role

An Account Director who works carefully and keeps a tidy warehouse will fit well in the logistics team. This role supports Local Buick and GMC Marketing Association advertising activity in key markets within the Region, acting as the primary client contact with Dealer Advisory Boards and regional clients. The Account Director will also partner with national brand teams to steward the Buick and GMC brands across all communications, becoming an expert in each local market's challenges and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day implementation of Local Market Advertising (LMAs), including budgets, media plans and buys, creative, and traffic
• Work closely with all agency departments (creative director and teams; planner and media team) to develop strategy, creative, and media plans/budgets
• Present and communicate regional/local marketing needs and opportunities to Dealer Advisory Boards
• Research and provide follow-up results to show that client objectives are achieved
• Assist in regional business, including the preparation of client presentation materials, strategy implementation, and acting as a point of contact for executive client deliverables
• Work with the assigned Account Coordinator and/or Account Executive in assisting with all aspects of the job
• Provide performance feedback, career development, and training as needed
• Orchestrate integration of all marketing and communication disciplines
• Represent client with vendors and at marketing events, relaying information back to the agency team

Requirements

• 5+ years agency account management experience at the Account Director level or similar
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent public speaking abilities; this position will lead client presentations on a monthly basis

Nice to have:

• Automotive advertising experience
• Strong understanding of retail advertising and Go-To-Market implementation
• Self-starter: Ability to take initiative with attention to detail and work with minimum supervision
• Proven relationship-building and communication skills
• Appreciation for and desire to work with dealer groups on a daily basis
• Good project manager who also possesses strategic big picture thinking skills
• Strong leadership skills and willingness to support team members in their career development
• Creativity, confidence, and passion for the automotive/advertising industries and a will to succeed!

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K