Account Director, Business Leadership
Toronto, ON, Canada
Job Description
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WHY YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL LOVE THIS JOB We believe that what a brand does is more important than what it says\xe2\x80\x94we want you to help brands do amazing, unprecedented, wild things, creating experiences that people never forget.
WHY YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL LOVE DOING IT AT MOMENTUM Momentum Toronto is a creative agency with experiential at its core. From Nike\xe2\x80\x99s Church of Basketball to Chevrolet\xe2\x80\x99s Good Deeds Cup, we help brands follow through on their words with actions and create integrated campaigns around those experiences.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Momentum is looking for a driven, team player and leader to manage and drive growth for a group of our clients. This specific role is on the Business Leadership side of the business, with a focus on Alc. Bev, CPG, Financial and Apparel. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who has agency experience across integrated brand, digital and experiential. You will lead day-to-day and senior clients through Momentum\xe2\x80\x99s strategic, creative and production process. This role reports into the VP, Business Leadership and Growth.
HERE\xe2\x80\x99S WHAT YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES)
- Serving as the lead of the account team within the agency for client(s) with responsibility for developing and managing client business.
- Manage and mentor direct report(s); fostering an environment of mutual respect and partnership, strategic thinking, appropriate risk-taking, open lines of communication, on-going performance feedback, professional development and adherence to agency policy.
- Developing meaningful relationships with clients and partner agencies at all levels \xe2\x80\x93 with a focus on Senior client partners.
- Provide category expertise and leadership in guiding internal teams across the agency to meet client goals ensuring that brand strategy and objectives are being met.
- Leading the development and activation of strategic solutions (sponsorship activation, event marketing, shopper commerce, integrated campaigns) which build brand equity and deliver results for the client.
- Developing and delivering compelling client and new business presentations.
- Demonstrating working knowledge of Momentum\xe2\x80\x99s core disciplines and being proactive in growing client business across the agency.
- Actively contributing to overall idea generation with the agency team.
- Attaining annual revenue and contribution margin targets.
- In partnership with Momentum support teams, but ultimately accountable for, building, managing and reconciling budgets.
- Researching and developing all key performance indicators and metrics
- Supporting Momentum\xe2\x80\x99s values
- All other duties as assigned
HERE\xe2\x80\x99S WHAT WE\xe2\x80\x99RE LOOKING FOR (QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS)
- Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree preferred
- 6+ years related experience in marketing
- 3+ years agency experience preferred
- An entrepreneurial attitude. Pro-active thinking. Ability to drive thoughtful dialog, own a room and roll with the punches
- This Director needs to be a master tactician but a big thinker as well \xe2\x80\x93 both skills are necessary and required for the role
- Experience in executing experience-focused programs is preferred
- Holistic understanding of sports, entertainment and sponsorship is preferred
- Strong integrated marketing skills \xe2\x80\x93 understanding of how to drive strategy development through creative concepts through event/program execution
- Strong digital and social media understanding
- Successful and resourceful client leader with an ability to build relationships and business effectively
- Keen ability to identify opportunities and resolve challenges
- Previous experience guiding integrated multi-disciplinary teams to meet client goals \xe2\x80\x93 successful with time management and clear delegation
- Experience managing/training/mentoring more junior team members
- Experience building and managing budgets
- Organized with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently between accounts and projects
At Momentum Worldwide, we value diversity and the uniqueness of all people. We thrive in an inclusive environment, and we recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, gender, age, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion, sexual preference, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability \xe2\x80\x93 or any other legally protected categories as set forth in the applicable state, federal or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including training, compensation, benefits and all other privileges of employment.
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Job IdJD2137971
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationToronto, ON, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned