Senior Account Director

Gunpowder

We are one part PR agency, one part social and content shop and a full-on creative and strategic partner to our clients. Our world revolves around earned media coverage and conversation. Big ideas are our most valuable currency but we earn our keep with workmanlike execution on programs big and small for every size of client, from scrappy start-ups to some of the world’s most trusted and storied brands.

We are wired differently than most agencies. We empower young people to do more than they thought they were capable of. We challenge our clients to stretch beyond their comfort zone. We work our asses off but know the importance of a work/life balance that keeps us fresh and inspired.

Most of our clients are in the enthusiast space. Outdoor recreation brands in the hunting, fishing and watersports categories, motorsports and foodie brands are some of our mainstays. And our people tend to be doers, not just spectators. We fish. We hunt. We ride. We cook. Our clients appreciate that. A lot.

http://gunpowderinc.com


Position Details

Senior Account Director
Job
Full-time
8/6/2018
Southeast Wisconsin
Delafield, WI

We are seeking a Senior Account Director, primarily supporting a new client. This client operates in the financial technology space but our role is to activate against several major sponsorships around motorsports and the outdoors. We are responsible for bringing these relationships to life through on-site activations, social media strategy and execution, content creation and distribution and public relations.

Leading this client will be a lion’s share of the gig to start, but as one of the most senior people within a small, growing agency, you will be tasked with helping us grow. We need you to think about how we approach client relations, account management and project management. You’ll be an integral part of making us a more disciplined, process-oriented machine while maintaining the heart and soul of the agency that our clients and our people all love.

  • Provide senior leadership and day-to-day management on a blue-chip client with complex needs 
  • Serve as primary senior contact for client on key account(s) 
  • Work hand-in-hand with agency partners and discipline leaders within the agency to craft strategic plans and build out proposals/scopes of work and present to client for approval 
  • Conduct budget planning and management to ensure profitability on key account(s) 
  • Work with contractors and other project stakeholders to establish working relationships, project parameters, budget and measurement/expectations 
  • Collaborate with senior team within the agency to build out account management process and approach and socialize within agency 
  • Assist in the development of a more disciplined approach to project management within the agency 
  • Work hand-in-hand with client teams and the creative team to develop innovative concepts across a variety of mediums 
  • Work with creative team to deliver design and production jobs on-time and on-budget
  • 6-10 years of account management in an agency setting, working on premier business-to-consumer brands with complex needs 
  • Ability to think and act creatively and strategically at a conceptual level and to translate strategic thinking into an understandable, well-developed plan 
  • Strong business acumen, with a demonstrated ability to quickly understand key business challenges and tackle them head-on 
  • Proven ability to connect with clients and serve successfully as their primary senior agency contact 
  • Proven track record of working collaboratively with clients to solve business challenges through nimble, efficient, creative marketing and communications solutions 
  • A deep understanding of both earned and paid distribution channels and versed in experiential or event marketing 
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse agency team to deliver against a determined strategy 
  • Disciplined time-management skills and ability to work in an open, empowering environment 
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% for client meetings, events, trade shows, etc. 
  • Ideally, experience working in enthusiast categories or with lifestyle brands

We are building a business by empowering and rewarding people who care deeply about contributing to the success of our agency and our clients’ businesses. We commit to our people and know that we are only as good as the talent we can attract and retain. Our compensation package is competitive within our industry, including health care and retirement packages. We have a flexible approach to work, allowing for an unmatched work/life balance. Our work environment is constructive, collaborative and positive. It is a culture we have worked hard to build and continue to foster by hiring only people who care as much about the team as they do about themselves.



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