Account Director

Company: Indigo Slate
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: February 16, 2021

Job Description:

All greatness starts with a vision, a story and a purpose. It also takes a win, and you hate to lose.Are you an independent, self-assured, and diplomatically charming individual? Can you drive client relationships with charismatic empathy and a near-absurd level of adaptability? Do you have a set of contingency plans in case of the zombie apocalypse? Then Indigo Slate might be the right place for you---We are seeking an Account Director with a strong emphasis on landing and onboarding new clients.This role will provide client and thought leadership through every stage of business development, helping clients meet their goals by uncovering business needs and objectives and then being the driving force in leading cross-functional pitch teams through envisioning, executing and delivering successful processes that result in wins.Having an appreciation for technology, background in digital marketing and experience in agency services are critical to success of this role. The ideal Account Director is a highly motivated, collaborative, and outgoing leader who is likable with clients, provides strategic recommendations and can effectively lead our engagement teams.Come help us develop and deliver work we can all be proud of.RESPONSIBILITIES:As the Account Director you will demonstrate the following core responsibilities:* Work with clients to uncover business needs and objectives, craft appropriate strategies, and identify/implement marketing and content solutions to help achieve client goals* Develop, design and create solution options that paint a vision of what is possible for the client.* Pitch all Indigo Slate offerings with knowledge and expertise (collaborating with assigned Account Manager/s and across Indigo Teams to deliver tailored proposals)* Understand clients' business and generate new ideas to enhance client performance.* Foster teamwork and a constructive work environment through coaching and mentoring* Review and contribute to Program Plans, Proposals, Pitches, Estimates, Statements of Work, and Creative Briefs, providing input and insight to the team members* Works with delivery team leads to develop new client proposals and pitches.* Accomplished individual sales contributor able to prospect and sell with high degree of competence into the mid-market.* Identify prospects within agreed target verticals, engage with them and drive to successful close.* Attain or exceed revenue goals.* Provide weekly guidance and forecast against operating and sales plans.* Collaborate with internal teams to meet client needs.* Act as the senior relationship manager for strategic partner relationships.REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:* 7-10 years of relevant business development and digital marketing experience - preferably at a consulting firm, marketing agency, brand or a unique combination of the three.* Demonstrated track record of client relationship development and service* Ability to inspire and drive a diverse group of people, in matrixed relationships, to deliver world-class thinking, solutioning and creative on short deadlines.* A team player, able to work cross-functionally to design custom solutions to achieve maximum client results.* Strong functional knowledge in the areas of Marketing, Digital Strategy, Digital Customer Experience and Digital Marketing and Experience Technology.* Effective communication skills including written, verbal and presentation, with a true passion for storytellingWhere can I score extra credit points?* A sense of humor that borders on the ridiculous* A genuine appreciation for forging real relationships with the people around you* A streak of fearlessness, backed by a wedge of practicality, bolstered by a chunk of absurdity, and propped up with a touch of whimsyWhat's in it for You?Join our growing team and contribute your ideas and leadership in ways that are meaningful. This is work the way you always hoped it would be. Authentic feedback, support for your personal and professional growth, and empowerment to help shape the agency.Powered by JazzHRoe1IIyv32M

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