About the job Account Director, Health & Wellness
Client is an independent, award-winning agency with many long-term
client relationships. Most of their staff is long tenured, and they foster a very positive and nurturing
culture. The role reports to the Group Vice President.
JOB SUMMARY
The role is for an Account Director (AD) to lead a number of Health
& Wellness accounts. The Account Director is responsible for team and
client leadership and is a key manager, working directly with the client to
set strategy and create programming and budgets. As a team leader, the AD
manages team activities and responsibilities and the growth of individual
team members. The AD is responsible for maintaining account quality, productivity
and profitability and for meeting agency business objectives.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
New Business Development
Client Management
Strategy Development
Performance Management and Staff Development
Administrative and Report Writing
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Eight years of public relations experience (supervisory experience and agency
background required)
Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, business or related discipline
Relationships with health and wellness, women’s initiatives, and/or lifestyle
media
Ability to manage, mentor, coach, inspire and develop direct reports
Adeptness at managing and delegating multiple and conflicting priorities
Proactivity, resourcefulness and tenacity in strategy development and
problem-solving
Advanced presentation skills and an ability to run high-level meetings
Capacity to contribute to the overall strategy and direction of the agency
Ability to help drive new business opportunities