Our client, a Busy Ad Agency, is looking for an Account Director with Healthcare experience to join their team. This will be full time/direct hire and onsite 5 days a week in Orange County.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the retention and growth of existing client relationships, building long-term partnerships.
- Engage with past and current clients to uncover new business opportunities.
- Partner with the Executive Director to develop and implement company growth strategies.
- Oversee daily client interactions across the agency's account management team.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding their business challenges and providing strategic solutions.
- Prepare and deliver compelling client presentations and reports.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing, former, and potential clients.
- Tackle complex challenges with sound judgment and innovative solutions to meet objectives.
- Manage client-related profit and loss to ensure the agency's financial health.
- Support executive initiatives including new business pitches and cross-selling opportunities.
- Assist in the preparation of contracts, bids, proposals, and RFP submissions in collaboration with the Executive Director.
- Represent the agency at industry events to build relationships and enhance visibility.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A college degree is preferred, ideally in marketing, business, or communications.
- A background in the healthcare industry is preferred.
- Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in an advertising agency or related marketing field.
- Proven success in developing and maintaining client relationships is essential.
- Experience managing CRM systems, web platforms, and digital marketing campaigns is required.
- Ability to collaborate with various departments to achieve overall company growth goals is necessary.
- A self-starter who is highly organized, motivated, and adaptable across various industries.
- Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Strong business management, interpersonal, and facilitation skills are a must.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is required; knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop is a plus (training will be provided).