Account Director

Account Management Position at Walrus Working in account management at Walrus is the exact opposite of working in the account department of a big agency. You will be treated as an equal by the creative department, you will be asked to use your mind, you will be asked to think strategically. Your insights will be sought out and valued. Your clients will rely on you for insights and direction; and the agency will rely on you for the same things. In an extremely flat management structure you will be instrumental in ensuring that great business-driving ideas make it into the world. You will be given all the responsibility you can handle. You will sing karaoke.
Responsibilities Provide strong leadership in the development of all marketing solutions and thought leadership for clients
Communicate client needs clearly with focus and direction
Collaborate with strategic resources to develop and implement creative briefs
Lead the agency team and drive campaign implementation
Present strategy and creative work to clients & agency partners, always playing an active role in helping to deliver the highest standard of work
Project management, overseeing and guiding external and internal teams in the development and output of work
Establish timing and budgets
Work with agency senior leadership, report directly to Managing Director
Manage and mentor Account Executive and/or Account Supervisor
Qualifications Six+ years minimum advertising agency experience
In or around the NYC area
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
Excellent client-facing and relationship management skills
Strong knowledge of social media
Great problem solving skills and detail oriented
High standards and a strong work ethic
MAC savvy, proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Keynote etc.)
Minimum of a Bachelors degree
Benefits Hybrid 3 days in-office 2 days out
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan for employees and their families
Short-term & optional long-term disability
401K plan through the 4A's
Generous vacation, 10 paid holidays, + the week off between Christmas and New Years
Casual dress code, office outings, corporate membership to MoMa, NYT subscription, dog friendly
Salary range $145,000- $175,000k