The Role
The Account Director manages client relationships and projects in print advertising, focusing on entertainment. They lead teams, ensure project delivery, and engage in strategic planning and client communication.
Summary Generated by Built In
Account Director, Print
Summary
We’re seeking an experienced print professional with a strong background in entertainment advertising to join our team as Account Director. We welcome candidates across a range of experience levels, from Senior Account Executive ready to step into a director level role, to a seasoned Account Director seeking their next opportunity at a leading entertainment advertising agency.
This person serves in a leadership capacity, assisting the Head of Print successfully build and manage strong, lasting relationships with client accounts and manage projects in a profitable, efficient manner. Candidates must demonstrate either agency or client-side experience, and extensive knowledge of the entertainment industry from the print side. Successful project track records are a must. Day-to-day responsibilities will include collaborating with colleagues on accounts, managing and leading all internal processes and tasks to ensure client deadlines are met. 5 years related agency or client-side experience is preferred. Position may require periodic travel as well as the ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays if necessary.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
• Grows existing client relationships and generates new client relationships in concert with Creative Directors and Head of Print
•Serves as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned client service activities and establishes credible business relationships with clients
• Responsible for delivering print marketing services to each client in a timely manner and within the scope of the agreement; including all relevant SOWs, Schedules, POR's and Billing
• Offers strategic insight to each client, guiding them toward the optimal tactical execution that meets their specific marketing objectives, while actively seeking opportunities to grow client account business
• Works closely with designers, art/creative directors, finishers, and other divisions of the department, as well as other departments within the agency, to ensure that directions provided is clear and sufficient in order to produce the desired deliverables for each client
• Provides support and direction to team members on client communication when required
• Attends off site meetings to represent the department and the project team
• Engages in weekly AE meetings to cover billing and new business planning and projections, Daily Production check-ins, and the weekly Account Team meeting
• Attends daily production meetings to touch base on project progress
• Participates to solve client needs strategically-which includes participation in ideation and brainstorms where needed
• Collects hours estimates from development and creative for pricing purposes
Qualifications & Skills
• Minimum 5 years of experience producing print jobs – both as a client-facing professional and project manager – preferably in the entertainment advertising niche
• Proven track record and desire to handle multiple projects with innumerable client changes, while maintaining a calm demeanor
• Ability to wrangle graphic designers, art directors, finishers and clients to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated mastery of managing OOH pieces such as posters, billboards, bus wraps, subway signs, press kits, etc.
• Possesses natural ability to engage clients both personally and professionally
• Retains loyal, stable client relationships
• Capacity to handle a wide variety of tasks and assignments in a dynamic, fast paced work environment
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and the desire to introduce clients to potential new strategies and solutions that will positively impact their business
• Exhibits excellent communication skills, both orally and in written form
• Effectively presents information in both one-on-one and group situations to clients and other employees of the agency
• Flexibility, responsiveness and the capability to ''think on their feet''
• Demonstrates ability to manage other Account Team members when needed
• Must be proficient in MS office
• General familiarity with Photoshop, basic Flash, and InDesign process is a plus
What We Offer
• The opportunity to work on some of the most iconic entertainment campaigns in the business
• Competitive compensation (150,000-$175,000 base, commensurate with experience)
• A supportive culture that invests in your development
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental and vision
• Hybrid work schedule
DUTIES AND TASKS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SOMETIMES ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ASSIGNED TO ASSIST WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS. WE ASK YOU TO BE FLEXIBLE WITH THE DUTIES ON THIS LIST.
Summary
We’re seeking an experienced print professional with a strong background in entertainment advertising to join our team as Account Director. We welcome candidates across a range of experience levels, from Senior Account Executive ready to step into a director level role, to a seasoned Account Director seeking their next opportunity at a leading entertainment advertising agency.
This person serves in a leadership capacity, assisting the Head of Print successfully build and manage strong, lasting relationships with client accounts and manage projects in a profitable, efficient manner. Candidates must demonstrate either agency or client-side experience, and extensive knowledge of the entertainment industry from the print side. Successful project track records are a must. Day-to-day responsibilities will include collaborating with colleagues on accounts, managing and leading all internal processes and tasks to ensure client deadlines are met. 5 years related agency or client-side experience is preferred. Position may require periodic travel as well as the ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays if necessary.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
• Grows existing client relationships and generates new client relationships in concert with Creative Directors and Head of Print
•Serves as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned client service activities and establishes credible business relationships with clients
• Responsible for delivering print marketing services to each client in a timely manner and within the scope of the agreement; including all relevant SOWs, Schedules, POR's and Billing
• Offers strategic insight to each client, guiding them toward the optimal tactical execution that meets their specific marketing objectives, while actively seeking opportunities to grow client account business
• Works closely with designers, art/creative directors, finishers, and other divisions of the department, as well as other departments within the agency, to ensure that directions provided is clear and sufficient in order to produce the desired deliverables for each client
• Provides support and direction to team members on client communication when required
• Attends off site meetings to represent the department and the project team
• Engages in weekly AE meetings to cover billing and new business planning and projections, Daily Production check-ins, and the weekly Account Team meeting
• Attends daily production meetings to touch base on project progress
• Participates to solve client needs strategically-which includes participation in ideation and brainstorms where needed
• Collects hours estimates from development and creative for pricing purposes
Qualifications & Skills
• Minimum 5 years of experience producing print jobs – both as a client-facing professional and project manager – preferably in the entertainment advertising niche
• Proven track record and desire to handle multiple projects with innumerable client changes, while maintaining a calm demeanor
• Ability to wrangle graphic designers, art directors, finishers and clients to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated mastery of managing OOH pieces such as posters, billboards, bus wraps, subway signs, press kits, etc.
• Possesses natural ability to engage clients both personally and professionally
• Retains loyal, stable client relationships
• Capacity to handle a wide variety of tasks and assignments in a dynamic, fast paced work environment
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and the desire to introduce clients to potential new strategies and solutions that will positively impact their business
• Exhibits excellent communication skills, both orally and in written form
• Effectively presents information in both one-on-one and group situations to clients and other employees of the agency
• Flexibility, responsiveness and the capability to ''think on their feet''
• Demonstrates ability to manage other Account Team members when needed
• Must be proficient in MS office
• General familiarity with Photoshop, basic Flash, and InDesign process is a plus
What We Offer
• The opportunity to work on some of the most iconic entertainment campaigns in the business
• Competitive compensation (150,000-$175,000 base, commensurate with experience)
• A supportive culture that invests in your development
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental and vision
• Hybrid work schedule
DUTIES AND TASKS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SOMETIMES ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ASSIGNED TO ASSIST WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS. WE ASK YOU TO BE FLEXIBLE WITH THE DUTIES ON THIS LIST.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of experience producing print jobs
- Experience in entertainment advertising
- Proficiency in managing OOH pieces
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be proficient in MS Office
- Familiarity with Photoshop, Flash, and InDesign is a plus
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The Company
What We Do
Zealot is an award-winning creative marketing company specializing in theatrical trailers, digital content and network creative for the entertainment industry. We work with studios, networks, and producers to create award-winning marketing campaigns. We started in 1998 in Sydney, Australia. Since then we’ve expanded to London, New York, and Los Angeles. Our business is founded on two key principles: creative excellence and client service. Our strength is in our staff and we have a rich pool of creative talent; a staff of writers, producers, designers and editors with a burning passion for the industry and a determination to achieve outstanding results. We work in close collaboration with the client from initial concept to final delivery to ensure we deliver campaigns that fit with their strategic goals. Everyone asks why we called ourselves ZEALOT. Well, we’re passionate about great movies, TV and streaming, and we have a talented team of creatives ready to work on your project.
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