Open Position: Account Director

Account

ZLR Ignition is a dynamic branding agency looking for a senior-level account service professional with 15+ years of professional experience. We are looking for a relationship builder who can bring strategy to the table, contribute to a disciplined agency approach and manage projects and people along the way.

The successful candidate must be well-versed in traditional and non-traditional media and have a record of leading accounts and people. Substantial experience with digital advertising (web, social, content marketing) is required and new business experience is a plus. If you can write a great brief and guide a campaign from start to finish and lead a team, this may be the opportunity for you.

Job Duties

- - Develop strong working relationships with clients and your agency team.
  - Think strategically to move client brands forward.
  - Write marketing plans and budgets for clients.
  - Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically to move client brands forward.
  - Supervise team members on client projects.
  - Strong grasp of processes and best practices to develop strong agency team.
  - Effectively manage work to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
  - Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and through written communications.
  - Proactively ensure analytics and measurement of results for client projects.
  - Work to maximize results for client(s).
  - Expand knowledge of client’s business and help drive solutions from it.
  - Understand and promote all of the agency’s services.
  - Effectively manage time and budgets, ensuring agency profitability.
  - Participate in agency new business efforts.
  - Help support and build agency culture.

Requirements

- - 15+ years of advertising agency, marketing or related experience. Significant advertising agency experience required.
  - A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a marketing-related field.
  - Proven team player with the ability to lead, manage and inspire people to do great work.
  - Track record of building and managing strong client relationships.
  - Strong persuasive skills with a powerful and positive attitude.
  - Excellent writing, presentation, oral and interpersonal skills are a must.

Benefits

This is a full-time position that comes with a full complement of benefits including health insurance, 401k, and paid vacation and sick leave.

Currently the ZLR Ignition team is working a hybrid in-person and remote schedule. This is subject to change as public health recommendations and agency needs dictate.