Account Director at SixSpeed

<p>As an Account Director at SixSpeed, you will take a leadership role in shaping the success of the agency, managing high-profile client relationships, and driving innovation within the creative and strategic deliverables.&nbsp; As the visionary and results-driven leader, with a passion for client relationships, strategic direction, and team management, you will be given the transformative opportunity to shape the future of the agency and grow our clients’ businesses. Being a strong collaborator is essential, as we treat our clients as an extension of SixSpeed and our internal team members as family. We are looking for a confident, yet humble, leader to help us take one of our largest, longest standing clients to the next level.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>This is an in-person role based at our Minneapolis office, and candidates must be local to the Twin Cities area, in office at least three days per week.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>THE TASK AT HAND</strong></p> <ul> <li>Analyze any project’s performance and provide clients with strategic insights and recommendations for improvement</li> <li>Identify new business opportunities and contribute to business development efforts</li> <li>Stay at the forefront of industry trends and evolving advertising and marketing strategies</li> <li>Provide exceptional customer service and act as the primary point of senior level contact for key clients</li> <li>Deliver influential client presentations and proposals, driving growth and client satisfaction</li> <li>Oversee annual account planning and financials for each client portfolio&nbsp;</li> <li>Establish and maintain credibility and leadership with the client through strategic thinking and the use of sound judgment when solving problems</li> <li>Lead strategic planning and thought leadership with internal team and clients</li> <li>Establish and nurture strong, long-term client relationships by understanding their goals, objectives, and expectations</li> <li>Collaborate with clients to develop high-level advertising and marketing strategies and oversee their execution</li> <li>Ensure the successful delivery of complex integrated advertising projects, exceeding client expectations</li> <li>Lead a team of Account Supervisors, Account Executives, and Coordinators, guiding their professional growth and ensuring team success</li> <li>Provide leadership/motivation and convey the vision and values of SixSpeed Account Management</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>WHO YOU ARE</strong></p> <ul> <li>10+ years of account management / client management experience within an agency</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in strategic communications, marketing, or related field&nbsp;</li> <li>Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to inspire and influence teams and clients</li> <li>Strong strategic thinking, project management, and organizational abilities.</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of the advertising and marketing industry, emerging trends, and best practices</li> <li>Outstanding problem-solving skills, with a strong analytical and data-driven approach</li> <li>Demonstrated creativity in developing innovative solutions to client challenges</li> <li>Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales and performance targets</li> <li>Proven leadership with multiple client relationships and internal team</li> <li>Excellent ability to develop team members skills and leads by example</li> <li>Exemplifies the ability to teach and lead team members to grow, develop, present, and sell in strategic work</li> <li>Ability to grow, develop and teach marketing acumen to internal teams</li> <li>Excellent financial acumen and ability to teach and lead team members to manage account forecast and financials</li> <li>Proven understanding and leadership of the SixSpeed process</li> <li>Big picture/ strategic thinker</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>A PLUS, BUT NOT REQUIRED</strong></p> <ul> <li>Personal passion for or experience with powersports, motorsports, outdoor recreation, or adjacent enthusiast categories</li> <li>Existing familiarity with powersports products, consumers, terminology, and the technical differences that drive purchase decisions</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div><strong>WHO WE ARE</strong></div> <p>To be what others can’t, you have to do what they won't. We are SixSpeed, a full-service advertising agency that is employee-owned, audience-first, and built to deliver big ideas at speed. We're here to make the world's most adventurous brands impossible to imitate.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This role offers a salary range of $110,000 to $140,000* per year.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>*Don’t let this range drive your decision to apply. Actual compensation packages are based on the level of skill and experience each candidate brings to their role. Similarly, there may be a more senior or junior position available that would be a better fit with your expertise. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.</p>