Planit
Overview
Planit is seeking an Account Director to lead key accounts within our growing client roster. The Account Director role at Planit is responsible for owning all aspects of their client portfolio, inspiring the agency to deliver exceptional work, and achieving results for Planit and our clients. The Account Director sets the tone for each account and team member – a consummate thought leader and a valuable resource to clients and to Plan's internal team. An effective relationship builder and catalyst for driving sustainable growth. A stakeholder in account P&L.
Planit is a full-service agency that makes brands more compelling through undeniable science, great creative, and award-winning consumer experiences. This job post could rattle off a ton of things we do and create. But in the end, our clients don’t hire our list of service offerings, they hire our people. So we’ve tried very hard to create an environment where the best and the brightest want to come to work–and thrive–every day.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Independently lead client accounts as the primary relationship owner on behalf of Planit
Interface regularly with key client stakeholders, serving as a trusted partner and marketing advisor throughout the organization
Stay up to date on industry trends, challenges, threats, and opportunities for all assigned clients
Maintain client satisfaction and manage expectations while ensuring that the work is on strategy, on time, and on budget (a responsibility for all account management team).
Constantly look for new opportunities and innovative solutions to offer clients for growth potential
Partner closely with client leaders to understand business goals, marketing KPIs, and budgetary requirements in order to architect solutions that meet their needs
Serve as a financial steward of client investment with Planit
Uphold financial health across all assigned accounts, including project estimate/SOW development, invoicing, reconciliation, and P&L analysis, driving toward revenue and profit goals
Competently and confidently orchestrate agency resources across multiple accounts to fulfil scoped deliverables
Brief creative services and strategic services team members on all relevant information for new clients, new strategic initiatives and new integrated campaigns
Collaborate with Traffic and Project Management teams to identify competing requirements and problem-solve to meet client needs
Participate in weekly departmental staff meetings to keep senior leadership team apprised of client work status and overall team dynamics/health
Provide weekly, quarterly and annual input on current and future account activity
Execute, leads by example, quality standards set by senior leadership for the team and enforces adherence
Demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic environment through flexibility, resilience and a positive outlook
Partner with the Director of Account Services in hiring, onboarding, managing, developing, and promoting team members
Participate in new business pursuits as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 8 years of related experience. Agency experience is preferred
Experience in the building materials industry strongly preferred
3+ years of management experience
Strong interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships and build consensus among C-level executives
Financial acumen and comfortable managing large client budgets
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong critical thinking skills to problem-solve effectively, lead independently, and adapt to change
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Team builder
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience preferred
PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT Planit is an office-first hybrid workplace. Local candidates strongly preferred.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Advertising Services
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Planit is a full-service agency that makes brands more compelling through undeniable science, great creative, and award-winning consumer experiences. This job post could rattle off a ton of things we do and create. But in the end, our clients don’t hire our list of service offerings, they hire our people. So we’ve tried very hard to create an environment where the best and the brightest want to come to work–and thrive–every day.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Independently lead client accounts as the primary relationship owner on behalf of Planit
Interface regularly with key client stakeholders, serving as a trusted partner and marketing advisor throughout the organization
Stay up to date on industry trends, challenges, threats, and opportunities for all assigned clients
Maintain client satisfaction and manage expectations while ensuring that the work is on strategy, on time, and on budget (a responsibility for all account management team).
Constantly look for new opportunities and innovative solutions to offer clients for growth potential
Partner closely with client leaders to understand business goals, marketing KPIs, and budgetary requirements in order to architect solutions that meet their needs
Serve as a financial steward of client investment with Planit
Uphold financial health across all assigned accounts, including project estimate/SOW development, invoicing, reconciliation, and P&L analysis, driving toward revenue and profit goals
Competently and confidently orchestrate agency resources across multiple accounts to fulfil scoped deliverables
Brief creative services and strategic services team members on all relevant information for new clients, new strategic initiatives and new integrated campaigns
Collaborate with Traffic and Project Management teams to identify competing requirements and problem-solve to meet client needs
Participate in weekly departmental staff meetings to keep senior leadership team apprised of client work status and overall team dynamics/health
Provide weekly, quarterly and annual input on current and future account activity
Execute, leads by example, quality standards set by senior leadership for the team and enforces adherence
Demonstrate the ability to work in a dynamic environment through flexibility, resilience and a positive outlook
Partner with the Director of Account Services in hiring, onboarding, managing, developing, and promoting team members
Participate in new business pursuits as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 8 years of related experience. Agency experience is preferred
Experience in the building materials industry strongly preferred
3+ years of management experience
Strong interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships and build consensus among C-level executives
Financial acumen and comfortable managing large client budgets
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong critical thinking skills to problem-solve effectively, lead independently, and adapt to change
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Team builder
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience preferred
PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT Planit is an office-first hybrid workplace. Local candidates strongly preferred.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Advertising Services
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