Group Account Director

A Group Account Director is the overall senior client and agency lead. They have a passion for creativity and are responsible for the overall health of the business and the client relationship. They must have the ability to lead and inspire, develop talent, encourage healthy debate, critical thinking under pressure, and a natural capacity to nurture and protect big ideas are all vital success measures in this position. It’s critical that this role has a firm grasp on agency P&L, resource management, margins, and health of the account (both from a client relationship and fiscal standpoint). This person will manage a portfolio of accounts (depending on client size and needs) and be responsible for the quality control of all activity on those accounts. Additionally, they will act in an advisory role to agency leadership.

We are open to candidates located in the NY or Minneapolis area.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversight, management, and development of account team
• Cross-functional leadership and relationship development with other department heads and directors
• Scope and fee negotiation
• Manage account profitability
• Determine staffing and client team resources (including broader Publicis Groupe resources) in partnership with Program Management
• Nurture senior client relationships and be a trusted business adviser
• Prioritize projects and opportunities for teams and agency writ large
• Identify organic business growth opportunities
• Participate in new business efforts
• Identify training and learning opportunities for team members
• Recognize internal and external relationship risks and develop solutions/approach
• Regularly update Leadership Team on business results and opportunities to expand or shore up client relationships

QUALIFICATIONS

• Growth oriented
• Strategically minded
• Business acumen
• Interdisciplinary team leadership
• Trusted advisor to internal team members
• Must be able to commute into the NYC or Minneapolis office (either location is acceptable)

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

Compensation Range: $115,500.00 - $194,500.00 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 4/1/2024.