About Argus
Argus is a branding and marketing agency. We work with people who do good. And we make it sing. We start with the good ground truth, that insight or bit of info that makes good compelling. Then we light it up like fireworks in the night sky. So people don’t just see the good. They are inspired by it. They feel it. They have to have it again and again. We take good, and we deliver the goods.
The Role
An Argus Account Director is a whip-smart, strategic mastermind who can keep calm through any storm and continuously stun clients with leadership, creativity, vision, and eloquence.
No problem, right?!
In other words, your goal is to build the client’s business or objectives, the account relationship, and the expertise and confidence of our team. That means spotting game‑changing ideas to exceed client expectations and solve challenges. Selling ideas fearlessly and confidently while keeping things simple, organized, and clear – even in the most complex situations – so that we can make great work.
Responsibilities
Client focus
- Manages key client and creative relationships for a big book of business and multiple accounts. Partners with clients to develop their goals and marketing strategies, adding strategic value and ensuring that they get the best results from the whole agency team.
- Drives decisions (as opposed to taking orders) in a way that yields sustained, measurable results
- Maintains knowledge of all performance measures and budgets for client accounts
- Takes a leadership role in understanding and uncovering client motivations/needs
- Seeks opportunities to advance the client relationship and build agency business
- Displays powerful presentation skills that invite participation and effect desired outcomes
Agency/team
- Ensures work is client‑ready by paying astute attention to strategy and detail
- Advocates for and can speak to the creative work and bring the client along in the lifecycle
- Coaches, manages, and grows others on the team to their maximum potential
- Fosters teamwork; inspires and motivates action across departments and disciplines
- Builds relationships of confidence and trust with all senior agency personnel and works closely with leadership on performance reviews and goal setting
Process
- Accountable for on‑time, on‑budget completion of all projects and the reporting of budget status to clients and internally
Who we are looking for
- A big strategic thinker who understands overarching goals & objectives both internally and with client work, balanced with the ability to make decisions and recommend actionable strategy
- Excels in problem‑solving and navigating complexity
- Curious with an appetite to learn and teach, coach, and manage
- Excellent client‑facing skills and able to quickly build trust in the relationship
- Superb communication and presentation skills – you’re articulate, straightforward, and engaging
- Proven leadership ability with a focus on team. Believes in and practices partnership with creative and planning
- Impeccable organization and the flexibility to adapt quickly to changes
- Proven project management and performance management skills – you’re known for your ability to coach and develop talent, inspire and drive change, and bring varied groups together to collaborate effectively
- Demonstrated budget management and resource planning experience