Clifford Associates is hiring: Account Director NYC - Global Creative Agency - B

This leading Global Creative Studio is now looking for an experienced Account Director for a fast-growth account that has needed to scale quickly across the globe.The team is responsible for creating a wide and diverse range of global, omnichannel, through-the-line content and creative for two of the world's biggest brands (Technology/ Thought Leadership & Entertainment).You will be experienced in working with global brands and up to speed with the ever-changing media landscape, and the burgeoning role of content. Experience in working on cross-channel campaigns/projects will be expected. You will also be enthusiastic, motivated and able to thrive – and stay calm – under pressure.Account/Client:They work with a range of the client's marketing departments across the globe. This role will be particularly focused on working with the US B2B teams across multi-disciplinary projects, including thought-leadership, film, social and long-form content.Key Tasks & ResponsibilitiesClient ServicesOversee all aspects of the running of the accounts and be the linchpin between the agency and client.Manage senior client contacts, and ensure that the management team are kept abreast of their upcoming marketing plans.Ensure regular client communication and contact; emails, conference calls and face-to-face meetings (when applicable).Build on the positive and professional relationships with the existing clients and identify new ways to strengthen these further.Identify new opportunities within the marketing team to help grow the business.TeamEnsure there is cooperation and clear communication between all team members.Ensure the team is clear on briefs and help them deliver best-in-class creative.Work with the Project and Resource Management team to develop working schedules for the projects and to allocate appropriate resources based on these schedules.Ensure the correct and up-to-date resourcing on all projects and work with AM/PM to allocate resource effectively for the whole account.Work with the Account and Project Management teams to ensure there is an understanding of each project’s scope-of-work, schedule and deliverables.FinanceWorking with the senior creative and strategic team to ensure the account continues to grow at the expected contribution/compensation ratio.Create accurate quotes and budgets for ad hoc projects and ensure these are reconciled once the job has been completed.Responsible for the profitability of each project, ensuring they are delivered on time and on budget, identifying where efficiencies can be made across workstreams.Manage billing processes and supplier invoicing.Review and assess project retainers to ensure they are accurate and fair.SkillsetsExperience growing an account.Proficient in account finances.Excellent attention to detail is a must.Excellent at communicating.Highly organised.Excellent time management.Relationship management skills.Good team player.Reporting into:Global Client Lead, Google & YouTube.#J-18808-Ljbffr