Account Director

Company: Black Enterprise Magazine
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

*Primary Location: *2751 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL, USA
*Division: *Cox Enterprises
*Job Level: *Individual Contributor
*Travel: *Yes, 5 % of the Time
*Schedule: *Full-time
*Shift: *Day Job
*Requisition Number: *211546
Ideabar is a Marketing + Media Agency by Cox Enterprises with expertise in Branding + Creative + Media + Research. Our data-driven, wildly creative, digital natives tell powerful brand stories fluently in all media. We exist to change minds and move markets.

Our mantras are: more talent, less ego; be kind and direct; default to yes; keep the idea moving; and play well with others. We are growing fast because we are helping our clients grow. Our award-winning creative shop is based in West Palm Beach, Florida.



The winning candidate will be a key team member of a growing agency backed by one of the worlds largest privately-held, global, values-driven corporations. Meet your new colleagues and view their work at ideabar.agency


You will:




* Directly manage our most nuanced client relationships

* Oversee the account team on clients and projects.

* Support the new business team and plan for organic growth of existing clients.



Key Responsibilities include:




* Manage solid client relationships and provide key strategic initiatives, accountable for account growth, client satisfaction, and retention through identifying clients requirements and develop accountable marketing programs to deliver business results and developing and executing an engagement strategy in collaboration with the team and discipline leads.

* Interfaces with high level clients such as the Chief Marketing Officer and VP of Marketing.

* Manage account P&L from negotiating statements of work and retainers, making sure work is delivered on budget, and invoicing clients according to the proper terms and increasing ROI for the agency.

* Independently lead and make decisions that properly balance the needs of accounts such as those of clients, internal goals and teams.

* Serve as a new business resource and actively pursue new revenue sources as well as participate in strategic development of new business such as RFP responses and proposal writing.

* Support the Client Services Director with the management of the Account Team which includes: providing adequate training, overseeing and conducting performance reviews, and resolving issues/problems.

* Ensure the use of best practices and effective processes across the department and agency.


Qualifications: Education




* Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with a marketing or business degree, and/or equivalent job-related experience.



Experience




* 7-12 years working in the industry preferably at advertising agencies



Additional Requirements




* Proven track record of managing large clients and teams

* Proficient in Office, Excel and best practices for building audience on social platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and Linkedin

* Proven organizational and project management skills

* Ability to multi-task and create quality work in volume

* Analytical and strategic problem solving skills

* Strong attention to detail

* Digital Campaign Management and Operations experience

* Knowledge of DSP and related vendors

* Digital Media expertise



Who We Are
*About Cox *
We are the Cox family of businesses. Weve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us. Our primary divisions Cox Communications and Cox Automotive are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators. Were also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation. Were looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope youll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com.

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individuals age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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