Group Account Director

Step into a leadership position at one of the largest and fastest-growing B2B agencies in the country. In this role you will lead a cross-functional team of account management, strategy, creative, and media professionals, delivering work that makes an impact in the market for our clients. You will be a partner to senior level clients from Fortune 500s as well as high growth startups. These clients will look to you for support across a wide range of activities including research and business strategy, branding, digital experience, market activation, sales enablement, and more. You will be supported by a team of strong and collaborative client service professionals who have proven an ability to deliver results.
What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships.
• Understand clients' business objectives and challenges and provide strategic guidance to align campaign efforts with their goals.
• Identify opportunities for expanding client relationships and growing account revenue.
• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive B2B marketing strategies that drive client success.
• Collaborate with clients to define clear objectives, KPIs, and deliverables for each campaign.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive landscape to inform strategic recommendations and ensure our campaigns are innovative and effective.
• Oversee a team of account managers providing mentorship, guidance, and support to ensure optimal performance.
• Coordinate with internal departments, including creative, media, and analytics teams, to ensure seamless execution of campaigns.
• Use data and analytics to drive strategic decisions and optimize campaign effectiveness.

What We're Looking For

• 15+ years of marketing experience including recent tenure within an agency (B2B experience required)
• Proven history of driving account growth
• Excellent at managing and leading clients, along with a large cross-functional agency team
• Strategic thinking that translates into account and business strategy
• Experience in the development and implementation of integrated B2B marketing programs that increase awareness and drive demand
• Proven ability to develop deep client relationships built on trust
• Track record of delivering impact for clients and ensuring client satisfaction
• Experience working with clients looking to grow and evolve their marketing approach
• Passion for working across a range of clients and marketing disciplines
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field

About Us

A leading B2B marketing agency, MX is one of the fastest growing agencies in the U.S. and was named B2B Marketing's Agency of the Year in 2022. We consistently receive awards for both our work and our company culture, including being named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in Chicago for nine years in a row and the Best and Brightest in the Nation for the third consecutive year. We help our clients elevate their brands, drive demand & increase loyalty through a combination of: Strategy & Insights, Creative & Production, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing & Media, Lead Gen & Nurture, Channel Marketing, Digital Experience, and Martech & Data.
Why You'll Love Working Here

In a word: people. In a broader sense: company culture. And some pretty sweet benefits, too.

At MX, you'll find we genuinely value and support each other - as people and as coworkers - as we produce award-winning work together. You aren't likely to find another team so focused on collaboration and so dedicated to success.

We're proud of the environment we've nurtured, and proud to be stronger than ever as we navigate the "new normal." Wherever we're located, we lift each other up and celebrate together, from the latest new business win to the start of Friday summer hours to a rewarding week off at the end of each year.

Plus, we offer hybrid work model and a full benefits package, including gym membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance and a 401(k) program. In short, you're going to love being part of the MX team.

MX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. That means we not only provide equal opportunity and consideration to all employees and applicants for employment - we welcome it. We won't unlawfully discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law, because we believe diversity drives us to deliver more valuable and meaningful experiences to clients and employees.

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