Account Director

We’re looking for an account director with a strong corporate communications and public relations background who excels in serving and counseling clients. They must be able to independently lead and grow key client accounts with high-growth potential. 
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This person must proactively take initiative, driving projects forward while inspiring, leading, and energizing teammates to tackle new and unexpected challenges. The account director will guide and develop mar/comm strategies, oversee activation, lead client meetings and ensure that we always exceed client expectations for quality and experience. Previous experience leading client accounts in an agency setting is required.The person we’re looking for is curious, collaborative, resilient, inclusive and committed to quality.   They will own multiple accounts, help guide and grow staff members, have visibility to the executive team’s business strategy and decision-making, and have an opportunity to contribute to the agency’s culture and overall success.

Benefits
We offer health insurance through United Healthcare and pay 100% of employees’ premiums. Dental and vision insurance are also offered. We also provide a 401k with 5% employer match, profit sharing and 12 weeks of paid family leave for all employees.

Employees with 1-3 years of consecutive service will have 18 days of additional PTO; employees with 3-5 years of consecutive service will have 22 days; and employees with 5 or more years of consecutive service will have unlimited PTO. The number of PTO days available during a person’s first year of employment will be negotiated during the hiring process and depend on factors including hire date, seniority, etc. 

Our policies prioritize personal responsibility. We trust and expect that everyone on the team manages their work and schedule in a way that gets the job done without being a burden on others. All employees have the freedom and flexibility to work whenever and wherever they are most productive. That translates to unlimited day-to-day flexibility to adjust your schedule for doctor’s appointments, errands, mental health days and more without needing to tap into PTO. 

Roles and Responsibilities
This position would oversee all aspects of key accounts, including client relationship nurturing, integrated marketing/communication strategy, program development, and management of multiple teams. This person should have a keen eye for detail and a willingness to speak up confidently to provide smart, strategic counsel. Responsibilities would include the following: 

• Independently develop and refresh strategic communication plans that support short- and long-term business objectives for key clients.
• Lead program messaging and content in multiple channels (internal planning, writing, graphics, video) across accounts.
• Work with clients to translate their leadership’s vision into easy messages and narratives, tailored for different internal and external audiences, all laddering up to strategic goals.
• Ensure all messaging developed on behalf of clients is evidence-based, highly strategic and polished.
• Act as the primary client contact and foster ongoing, trustful client relationships.
• Manage individual and team hours in alignment with scope(s) of work.
• Manage budgets for assigned client accounts and ensure delivery of strategic counsel and communications that exceed client expectations. 
• Review monthly performance report, collaborate with assigned team members to monitor performance.
• Review monthly invoices for accuracy.
• Take advantage of internal and external networking opportunities to enhance professional development and agency visibility.
• Mentor other team members (specifically account managers, senior account executives, account associates and other strategists).
• Significantly contribute to agency marketing and business development efforts.

Competencies and Soft Skills

• Proactively hone corporate communications skills and seek out new and emerging best practices in media and influencer relations, social media, executive thought leadership, content and storytelling (multimedia), events, etc.
• Be a team player on all fronts.
• Seek out opportunities to collaborate and help others who need support.
• Demonstrate an ability to independently manage time and workload effectively to meet multiple client requests.
• Effectively juggle multiple priorities; switching back and forth between activities of varying complexity.
• Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing (including copy editing).
• Proactively anticipate and independently manage challenges related to budget and timing.
• Proactively bring ideas and information to account teammates and clients in an effort to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Give and receive constructive, radically candid feedback on an ongoing basis.

Requirements
Job Type: Full-time
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Experience:

• 5-10 years of relevant communications experience, at least some in an agency setting.
• Strategic and creative thinker who always sees a path forward.
• Demonstrated ability to grow accounts and build client relationships.
• Exceptionally strong writing and presentation skills.
• Experience in a PR or related consulting agency setting is required.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Location: Virtual position with periodic travel to Columbus, Ohio and/or client location

Salary Range: $85,000 - $125,000

Show us what you’ve got!
Please submit your resume, a thoughtful and creative cover letter, and writing samples via email to hello@slidenine.com.