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Group Account Director

Zenith
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Management
Posted 21 days ago
Company Description

Zenith is the ROI Agency. Our more than 6,000 specialists across 95 markets offer unparalleled capabilities in Media, Data, Technology, Commerce and Content. We put effectiveness at the heart of our work to solve complex challenges, drive successful business outcomes, and grow our clients' businesses. Zenith is part of Publicis Media, the media arm of Publicis Groupe.

Over the past year, Publicis Media has been transforming the way we do our business. From structuring our investment practice around data and digital to bringing our strategy, data sciences and research practice under one house, we've been shaping Publicis Media to be the media network of tomorrow. One that both you and I want to work at.

Publicis Media Canada is proud to be Great Places to Work™ certified and recognized with Best Workplaces™ for Today's Youth. We provide continuing opportunities for career growth by fostering a diverse work environment that respects and supports individual contributions and opinions.

We also offer our employees market leading benefit and incentive programs. You'll be provided with 3 weeks minimum vacation to start plus additional long weekend Publicis days, holidays closures, your birthday off, free Headspace memberships, wellness and technology credits, and a market leading savings plan.

We strive to provide what matters to you personally with the ability to choose and modify programs to suit your lifestyle.

Job Description
  • Manage all aspects of the client business providing superior customer service while maximizing business opportunities
  • Responsible for meeting client and agency KPI's and development of business plans
  • Lead and manage all strategic channel planning activities associated with assigned account(s)
  • Establish and grow a strong relationship with multiple senior client stakeholders through a demonstration of industry knowledge and of the application to business challenges
  • Steward relationship with outside agency partners (creative, PR, promotion, etc.)
  • Work with analytic partners to gauge media performance and KPI's to determine the extent to which the original objectives and strategies were met
  • Manage multi-disciplinary team ensuring all team members are delegated work appropriate for their level and experience and that the team remains challenged and engaged
  • Actively incorporate tools into client planning process/lead workshops in Facilitator role
  • Understand client compensation structure and implications of plan changes
  • Acts as a positive role model through example
  • Proactively keep abreast of industry trends and share knowledge with team• Mentor the team to maximize individuals' growth, and harness the strengths and opportunities of each team member
  • Work closely with their direct report to optimize any revenue opportunities within the agency at large
Qualifications
  • Minimum 3 years as Associate Director/Director experience
  • University or College degree/diploma in Media, Marketing, Business, Project Management or related field
  • Direct client service experience
  • Demonstrated supervisory, delegation and strong mentorship skills• Proven track record of client and team success
  • Challenges traditional boundaries and demonstrates consistent creative approaches to business problems• Working knowledge of Syndicated tools (DDS, Prisma, DCM, DBM & Vividata etc.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Information

Publicis Media is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world-class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. We thank all candidates for their interest in Publicis Media however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted