Account Director

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ABOUT THE AGENCY: David&Goliath is an agency that adheres to one simple philosophy: Brave. To be brave, to inspire people and brands to take on their goliaths.

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David&Goliath is an agency that adheres to one simple philosophy: Brave. To be brave, to inspire people and brands to take on their goliaths. To create lasting impact that the world can feel and truly embrace. This is our purpose and for over two decades, we have never wavered from it. We are not made for everyone. We are made for the few who believe that purpose isn't just a business proposition, but a way of life. And for those who believe we can achieve the unthinkable, together. David&Goliath is a collaborative, empathetic, and team-oriented culture that believes in taking on challenges that others might walk away from. Because, the truth is, nobody ever became great without first being brave.

About the Role

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D&G is in search of dynamic, independent, self-starter Account Director with strong strategic, client management and creative instincts. Specifically, the role is to lead a portion of the integrated team collaborating closely with the other Account Directors on projects and team oversight. This person should thrive in a fast-paced work environment and champion creative with clients to ensure successful campaigns that meet the business objectives. This position reports to the Managing Director.

Account Management

Understands the client’s business, key contacts, organization structures, processes, and business plans

Anticipates client needs, identifies solutions, acts in the client’s best interest to increase the value of service

Sets client expectations and ensures timely and on-target deliverables throughout the project lifecycle

Oversees timelines, client feedback and communication flows

Manages budgets, oversees scope, ensures profitable delivery of services and client satisfaction

Integrates with account teams to ensure consistent branding

Passion for fast paced creative & production heavy account

Understands the marketing landscape & aligns innovative tactics with client objectives

Develops sound strategies across deliverables (tv, print, OOH, brochures, digital, web, social) & mobile platforms given target, brand and competitive insights

Maintains thought leadership, watches trends, and applies thinking towards client ROI

Understands branding and integrated marketing principles

Analyzes campaign data and draws actionable insights to optimize results

Leads brainstorms, contributes Big Ideas, and collaborates with internal team members

Represents the agency in cross-agency partner meetings as thought leader, garnering action from partner agencies as needed

Develops client relationships & identifies opportunities to add value to client’s business

Develops proposals and presents ideas and plans

Establishes meaningful measures of the agency’s impact on the client’s business

Mentors team and promotes growth opportunities to retain employees

8-10+ years account management experience in an agency environment or equivalent client-side marketing experience

6-8+ years experience working on integrated marketing campaigns with extensive production experience

Video Submission Link (1 min. max); show us why you're brave! We're not looking for the highest quality editing, just good content.

The role is based in Los Angeles, CA and CA candidates only.

Please note: This role requires someone to be onsite in the D&G office 3 days per week — Tuesdays , Wednesdays and Thursdays. Some on-set production and occasional travel may also be required.

The base salary is up to $160k plus benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace where all employees can thrive.