Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Account Director role at an award-winning agency focuses on elevating client experience and driving exceptional marketing results to support agency growth and client satisfaction.
Responsibilities and impact
The Account Director manages client relationships, leads integrated marketing campaigns, ensures projects are delivered on time and budget, creates strategic briefs and presentations, leads client meetings, and oversees account plans and team coordination.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a maximum salary of $95,000, full health and dental insurance, potential annual bonus, 401K match, open paid time off, paid holidays, summer hours, and a professional development budget.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 6-9 years in advertising or marketing agencies, post-secondary education in Business/Marketing/Advertising, strong communication and client management skills, familiarity with print, digital, and web design processes, and proficiency in MS Office; Google Drive experience is a plus.
Career development
The role includes budget for professional development and opportunities to work with a dynamic, idea-oriented team in a growing agency environment.
Work environment and culture
The agency culture is fun, smart, earnest, idea-first, located in a vibrant Milwaukee neighborhood, and embraces a collaborative, non-stuffy work environment.
Company information
The client is an award-winning agency specializing in brand building and high-performing ad campaigns, known for tackling challenging marketing work with creativity and alignment.
Team overview
The Account Director will lead and collaborate with an Account Coordinator and other team members to deliver client success and agency growth.
Job location and travel
The job is hybrid based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, requiring three days a week at the agency's new headquarters in Walker’s Point.
Unique job features
The role offers unique opportunities to lead world-class projects, create insightful briefs, and be deeply integrated with clients as an extension of their team, with a referral bonus program for candidates.
Company overview
C2 Graphics Productivity Solutions is a company specializing in providing creative staffing and training services for the design, marketing, and communications industries. They generate revenue by connecting businesses with skilled professionals and offering tailored training programs to enhance workforce capabilities. Founded in 2002, C2 has built a reputation for its deep industry knowledge and commitment to client success, making it a trusted partner for both job seekers and employers in the creative sector.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive client management experience and your ability to anticipate and meet client needs proactively, emphasizing your role as a trusted advisor and problem solver.
Showcase your expertise in managing integrated marketing campaigns, brand building, and delivering measurable business results, including your skills in project financial management and stakeholder alignment.
Apply through multiple platforms such as the C2 Graphics Productivity Solutions corporate website, LinkedIn job postings, and other reputable job boards where this position is advertised to maximize your exposure.
Connect with current employees in the account management or client services division at C2 Graphics on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent agency campaigns, mentioning shared industry interests, or asking for advice on succeeding in this role.
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