Account Director

Description:

Momentum Worldwide delivers concepts and solutions that connect with how consumers live today.  In an industry full of siloed specialties, Momentum is one of the largest most award-winning full service marketing agencies in the world and we are currently hiring an Account Director in NY.

We hire thought-provokers.    Big thinkers.   Curious, unstoppable account and creative folks with bold personalities.   People who do great work, like to have fun and do whatever it takes to create and deliver flawless event marketing, sponsorship, retail, promotion, entertainment (music, TV, film) marketing , branded content development, digital, and advertising – simply, campaigns that rock.  Sound like you Read on.

What you’ll do:

• Expand and support Momentum’s business-to-business discipline through sponsorship activation, events that buzz, loyalty programs that connect and deliver   - and that is just the beginning.


• Approach marketing with a 360° view, including the following elements: traditional, digital, direct response and below and above the line advertising;sponsorship and promotion;experiential, such as  events and onsite activations; brand management and strategy;creative briefs and reviews.


• Become an integral member of agency team.  Manage and mentor a team of approximately 6 direct reports and leads cross disciplinary agency team in developing and delivering exceptional programs, flawlessly executed that meet client needs.


• Become an expert in your clients business. 


• Serve as brand champion, leading strategy development for assigned account (s).


• Support the best creative product.


• Troubleshoot conflicts with senior clients and team members.


• Create a team environment that facilitates: mutual respect and partnership across functions; quality thinking; appropriate risk taking; strong internal communications; and regular performance feedback.


• Develop staffing plans supporting business including requisite financials.


• Develop and deliver compelling client presentations and new business presentations.


• Partner effectively with other management across offices and disciplines.


• P&L responsiblity.


• Work smart, utilizing agency resources and tools, solicit and provide all relevant information to team members on a timely basis.

Experience and credentials:

• Highly entrepreneurial you are known for building business


• 8+ years of progressive client service experience


• 3+ years agency experience


• 2+ years of supervisory experience


• B2B category experience preferred


• Knowledge of Women and Minority Business Enterprises a plus


• Exceptional client management skills


• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills


• Proven success in leading a multi-disciplinary team in delivering exceptional (creatively and strategically solid) while meeting financial objectives


• Adept at developing key marketing strategies to drive client business


• Demonstrated successful leadership of clients and teams


• Strong negotiating skills, adept at deal making

Momentum Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or sexual preference, national origin, religion, marital status, type of military discharge, or other legally protected categories as set forth in the applicable state, federal or local laws.