Account Director - Pittsburgh

 

Initiative - North America

Job Description

 

Job Title:  Account Director

Reports To: Group Account Director (or above)

Department:  Planning 

Summary:

 

The Account Director position is responsible for strategic and tactical development of media planning with the integration of all Initiative’s services.  This position supports the business through creative and innovative solutions to clients.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

 

· Operate as a senior client contact, leading strategic and tactical planning activities with oversight responsibilities for integrating all Initiative’s services on assigned accounts.

· Provide stimulus for innovative solutions to business and media issues.

· Act as client advocate internally and Initiative’s advocate to clients.

· Set realistic client expectations and make every effort to exceed them, providing quality work in a timely manner.

· Manage a staff of media professionals.  Develop the staff through performance management and giving consistent feedback.  Identify with staff, developmental opportunities and help them to work toward their professional goals.

· Manage human resource administration, which includes:  maintaining staff levels through effective recruiting, salary administration, performance management and conflict resolution.

· Promote an open working environment where opinions, views and ideas can be shared.

· Actively participate in new business planning and related presentations.

 

 

Job Specifications:   

 

· Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent work experience

· Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues and vendors

· 5 - 8 years experience in account management with a concentration in Media, other areas could include marketing or advertising

· 2+ years experience managing or developing a staff

· Demonstrated ability to develop integrated marketing communication plans encompassing traditional and non-traditional media strategies

·  Ability to drive projects from conception to completion; project management experience

· Proven knowledge of traditional planning and research tools and resources

· Experience/involvement in new business planning and presentations preferred