Account Director

OgilvyNew York, New YorkJob Posted Date: 08/19/2024About OgilvyOgilvy was founded in 1948 by David Ogilvy. David created a culture that deeply respects and cares about its people and clients. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact and we are committed to attracting, growing, and retaining the best talent in the industry.About the RoleThe Account Director brings value to our clients by analyzing, solving, and presenting viable integrated solutions to client pain points. They identify and inspire new workstreams and solutions that lead to client growth, collaborating with and drawing upon the expertise of Ogilvy’s vast resources and capabilities. The Account Director is a trusted advisor and partner to senior brand managers and marketing/category directors, as well as agency leaders at similar levels. They are exceptional leaders of teams, inspiring others to act courageously, and championing great creative work.What You’ll Do• Manage a client’s business or portfolio of integrated accounts• Partner with Ogilvy’s capability experts to deliver integrated solutions, identify new business opportunities, scope of work, and revenue• Immerse yourself in the essential dynamics, strategies, and drivers of your client’s business• Look for opportunities and formulate plans to drive business• Put clients first, interfacing regularly with all client levels and constantly striving for innovative solutions and big ideas• Demonstrate strong collaboration skills with internal teams, pulling together agency resources to effectively and seamlessly support your client’s business• Build and maintain strong relationships with creative and strategic partners, effectively navigating conflicting priorities• Coach, involve, and inspire the development of junior staff by providing consistent feedback, training, and growth opportunities• Serve as an open and willing resource to team members in assessing ideas and directions, providing guidance to push further• Monitor and communicate POV on current marketing and industry issues• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for overall agency performance and flawless deliveryWhat You’ll Need• 7-10 years’ experience in account management, including 3-5 years of supervisory experience• Omni-channel fluency and ability to bring together cohesive programs that drive results for our clients• Extensive TVC development and the capability to lead mid- to large-scale production• An appreciation for how great work gets done, and a commitment to ensuring creative excellence• Strong communication and presentation skills• Insatiable curiosity• Passion for our industry• Diplomatic, empathetic leadership• Excellent listening skills and the ability to read the room and adapt accordinglyHow We’ll Support YouOgilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.#LI-KS1The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package,Pay Range$75,000—$180,000 USDAt Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.We believe in building powerful teams with purpose. This means hiring and nurturing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities – and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.