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About the Role

As an Account Director, you will be a trusted partner and point of contact for mid-level clients, collaborating with account leadership to ensure operational discipline, delivery excellence, speed to market, resource optimization, and profitability management. You will represent the agency professionally and passionately on a day-to-day basis, bringing value to clients through a deep understanding of integrated AOR clients and strong business and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

Work integrally with internal team members to develop effective strategies and briefs that lead to great work.
Influence the efficiency and quality of work and advocate for the agency/client relationship.
Mobilize and drive the integrated team towards progress, action, and results.
Effectively present work from a delivery standpoint.
Serve as a mentor/coach and/or direct manager to junior team members, supporting their development.
Understand and respect every department’s role in delivering great work and building relationships.
Gain experience in integrated campaigns including video production, print, digital, and non-traditional mediums.
Document all client and agency meetings and assist in managing budgets and finances.
Manage projects, budgets, and timelines under the supervision of the account lead.
Understand staffing and scoping requirements.
Identify potential project risks and develop contingency plans.
Manage project progress and ensure smooth collaboration between disciplines (strategy, creative, media, production, etc.).

Requirements

8+ years of client-facing industry experience managing the delivery of great work in an agency environment.
Strong understanding and experience with integrated campaigns across various executional channels and trafficking for TV, OOH, digital, social, Direct Mail, etc.
Hands-on account leadership with a growth mindset and experience delivering integrated AOR experiences in a fast-paced agency environment.
Understanding of the Canadian advertising landscape.
Experience with new creative/concepts.
Demonstrable knowledge of client and agency operations.
Strong background in the strategy and development of programs.
Proven negotiation skills.
Experience forming strong client relationships.
Strong internal relationships, particularly with the creative team.
Ability to listen well, read people, and adapt communication style accordingly.
Accountability and a calm, confident presence.
Experience with QSR or Retail is a plus.

Skills

Integrated campaign management
Video production
Print production
Digital production
Non-traditional mediums
Budget management
Financial management
Project management
Timeline management
Staffing and scoping
Risk identification
Contingency planning
Cross-disciplinary collaboration
Client relationship building
Negotiation
Strategic development
Creative concept development
Agency operations
Client operations
Communication
Mentoring
Coaching

Location

Canada

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

8+ years

Salary/Compensations

$115,000 to $120,000 per year

About the Company

Publicis is an omni-channel communications agency with over 600 employees across its Canadian operations.
The agency is the largest in its industry in Canada, with talent across various marketing and advertising disciplines.
Publicis works with a balanced split of Canadian, U.S., and Global clients.
The agency supports Diversity & Inclusion initiatives through its Driving Change team.
Publicis gives back to the community through participation in the Out of the Cold Program.
The company fosters a strong, active, and familial culture with a social club called Pub United that hosts events.

Equal Opportunity

Publicis Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of our community.
We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
If you require a specific accommodation please contact Human Resources.