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Avenue A | Razorfish is one of the largest interactive agencies in the world and currently have more than 2,000 employees in 20 offices in seven countries (Australia, China, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States) focusing exclusively on digital marketing and technology. Each office is filled with opportunities for people who want to invent the digital future. It's a big challenge, but it's a big Internet, and there's work to be done.

The Account Director is the primary contact and ultimate point of accountability with Avenue A - Razorfish's clients. The job includes P&L responsibility. The Account Director works closely with clients to identify their specific marketing needs and business objectives, and then helps identify and implement products and services that help achieve the client's goals. Although the Account Director's primary responsibilities are client relationships, strategy and basic analyses, the Account Director is also responsible for coordinating media campaigns, more complex data monitoring and analysis, creative analysis, and all other client related activities.

The Account Director manages a cross functional team on a daily basis which includes account managers, media buyers, media engineers, analysts and other department liaisons.

Core Duties/Responsibilities:

Manages client relationship (generally 1-2 clients), marketing efforts and a client level P&L

Orchestrates cross functional team of 4-6 people to achieve strong client results

Marketing expert across multiple media; industry expert in client's core businesses

Accountable for integrated client results across all relevant products/services

Works with client to uncover business needs and objectives

Crafts appropriate strategies and identifies/implements tactics to help achieve client objectives

Coordinates delivery of multiple products/services to client

Creates and interprets basic analysis; identifies opportunities for more advanced analysis in conjunction with Analyst

Manages process effectively and profitably

Seeks to make contribution beyond basic job requirements (e.g. recruiting, industry perspectives, process redesigns).

3-5 years of related industry experience, preferably interactive, agency or direct marketing experience

College degree required, MBA a plus

2+ years demonstrated track record of developing senior level client relationships client references a strong positive

Proven experience in managing teams of 4+ people and in working cross functionally across an organization

Strong knowledge or experience in marketing and advertising, with particular emphasis on interactive media, direct marketing, strategy and analytics

Specific industry (e.g. retail, automotive, financial services) marketing expertise a plus, but not required

 

Skills & Knowledge:

Outstanding marketing expertise with particular emphasis on interactive media, but strong working knowledge of direct mail, television, and print also a positive

Self-starter

Creative thinking and analytical problem solving

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Strong client-service orientation

Track record of leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities

Proven ability to manage projects to successful completion, multi-task, and work within tight deadlines.

Sound business acumen; strategic skills; common sense; excellent judgment

Demonstrated prowess in Excel and/or analysis (example: pivot tables, statistical analysis/understanding, etc.).

If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=545263-131-6530

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