- 115k - 125k
- Employee
Senior Account Director - Spirits - NYC Hybrid (2 days) 115k-125k
The role of the Senior Account Director, Account Management is to partner closely with the Managing Partner to manage a portfolio of spirits accounts focused on integrated marketing (partnerships, talent & influencer, entertainment, PR/comms) inclusive of cultural strategy, internal engagement, social strategy, creative content development, account management and activation.
The role requires a strong, senior account lead who can deliver innovative thinking, author smart decks, troubleshoot client and team issues as well as oversee the financial health of the business from team utilization to client procurement management. This role will report directly to the Executive Director and is based in NYC. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Oversight of a portfolio of brand accounts in partnership with Executive Director and US President.
• Create and maintain strong client relationships across the brand and with partner agencies.
• Work alongside leads of the specialty practices (Strategy, Influencer/Talent, Culture, PR/Earned Media, and Experiential) to bring best-in-class thinking to every client assignment.
• Develop and lead innovative thinking for each client/brand while infusing Smarts’ unique POV, award-worthy programs, and high-quality execution/management.
• Oversight and management of the account’s financials alongside the team Business Manager including budgeting, staffing (planning and utilization), SOW development and client procurement process.
• Ongoing business development and growth within the portfolio based on key client relationships, opportunistic pitches, ideation, and overall quality/health of the business. • Team management including the personal development of 2+ direct reports via career pathing, goal setting and ongoing mentorship.
Experience & Qualifications: • At least 7+ years of experience relevant to the role and industry with strong work examples and references demonstrating an exemplary account lead who can maintain positive client relationships, deliver strategic council, and successfully troubleshoots client and internal issues.
• Experience with multi-faceted/integrated campaigns, and comfort leading senior client conversations and within an IAT setting is imperative.
• Must have relevant experience in the talent & influencer marketing space and knowledge of social/digital marketing.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and lead with a balance of big-picture thinking and tactical acumen.
Our client is one of the UK’s largest consumer PR and content agencies they're growing. With offices in New York, London, Glasgow, Belfast, and Amsterdam, their160+ team delivers creative, award-winning work nationally and internationally.
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