Group Account Director

JOB SUMMARYAs a Group Account Director for Elite Digital you will be proactively leading the direction for the Elite “Agency” Division. You will act as a driving force to help ensure internal account teams are confident in their strategic approach and successfully able to execute on all deliverables as they work closely with internal teams. You will provide high level hands on support to both the internal stakeholders and the client when required to ensure we can keep projects effectively moving forward and overcome any obstacles to ensure we are able to conquer their goals and drive portfolio growth. The role encompasses a broad array of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment including creating marketing plans, brand strategy, tactical executions, building and managing relationships, growing the existing business, fostering new business development, managing budgets and financial forecasting along with mentoring and training the internal team to ensure we are delivering top quality work and focused on continuous improvements to elevate the caliber of products and service our clients receive. You will be part of the Leadership Team, working closely with the CEO and other Directors.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDirect and indirect management including overall accountability for a team of Account Directors, Account Supervisors, Account Managers, Account Executives, Account Coordinators, Project Managers and any other relevant roles deemed necessary and beneficial to the departmental success.Manage, teach and mentor your team to assist in achieving individual, departmental and organizational KPI’s and growth.Facilitate regular performance feedback for your team through written and verbal communication methods leveraging but not limited to the following: 1:1’s, informal check-ins and the formal performance appraisal process.Conduct performance management, performance improvement and/or termination discussions when required.Monitor and balance workload across your teams to ensure maximum productivity while meeting deadlines and exceeding client expectationsSupport with new staffing requirements such as job description creation and consultation, resume screening along with the interview and selection process to help build a best-in-class teamDirect and/or indirect management of key client relationships, ensuring their ultimate satisfactionUnderstand client’s business, industry, competitors, key drivers, environments, opportunities, etc.Craft strategic marketing plans and brand strategies that align to client goalsDrive RFP and client pitches to win new business, while supporting organic growthCommunicate directly with clients on a frequent basis to strengthen agency/client relationshipsProvide strategic direction on all marketing materials while ensuring Elite’s high-quality standards are metManage project execution to ensure processes are being followed and everything is industry compliantBuild internal briefs to ensure cross-functional alignmentLead cross-functional teams in delivering digital marketing programsScope & quote projects while managing budgets to ensure all deliverables are properly mapped out and achievedFinancial and resource management, analysis, forecasting and reportingResponsible for meeting organizational, departmental and individual KPI’s and development of business plansProvide process analysis and recommendations along with assistance in creation and implementation of new processesConduct procedural efficiency audits to ensure we are regularly challenging ourselves to optimize successHave an unwavering desire to find creative ways to drive maximum value for our clientsContribute to organizational analysis with new ideas and strategic planning along with execution support to assist in shaping and achieving macro level business goalsArrange, attend and participate in productive meetings and proactively communicate with a solution focused mindset within the leadership team, inter-departmentally and cross functionally with teams across the organization.Be an active and engaged contributor to a positive, innovative, collaborative and supportive work environment and lead by example in demonstrating overall leadership qualities in all situations that employees can admire, learn from and aspire to replicate.Stay up to date on industry and marketing news and trends to stay ahead of the curveEDUCATION & TRAININGCollege or University degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field required.Proven leadership in managing teams, focused on fostering growth and development.EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIESMinimum of 7 years of experience in digital marketing, account management, or a related role in an agency.Proven track record of successfully managing multiple client accounts and driving results.Demonstrated ability to anticipate client needs and lead agency partners efficiently.Experience in leading creative and production teams, developing strategic insights, and critiquing creative content.Able to influence clients, internal stakeholders and management through strategic recommendations and data-driven insights, fostering strong relationships and driving impactful marketing campaigns.Ability to command a room, steer conversations towards consensus, and read a room to foster a balanced and healthy client relationship.Understanding digital marketing tools and platforms such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager.Familiarity with project management tools and softwareStrong leadership qualities with an ability to motivate teams, manage resource allocation and workload balance.Strong analytical skills, with a focus on detail and data-driven decision making.Experience in managing multi level small to medium size teams.BENEFITSCurrently we encourage a once a week hybrid work model with mostly remote workIn office catered lunch for once a month company wide meetingWork From Home office upgrade subsidyFlexible Sick day policyElite Sponsored Health & Wellness Plan which includes perks like:Health Spend AccountEmployee Assistance ProgramTravel InsuranceElite Sponsored Time off for the HolidaysFlexible working hoursIn person and Virtual company social eventsWe value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please make it clear within your cover letter. We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.