DDB
Account Director
DDB, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
About Us
DDB Chicago is a communications agency dedicated to making creative work that works.
We believe in the power of creativity to create the change we want to happen in the world and develop audacious and famous ideas for our clients that help to grow their businesses and shape culture by driving behavior change at scale.
We are a global network of agencies who believe firmly in respect, kindness, openness, self-expression, and creativity, making spaces for the lived and learned experiences of all our people, and helping them to be the best they can be. We are intellectually curious about difference, embracing change for the better, and are committed to opposing injustice and constantly challenging the status quo. We are a place packed with the energy and passion to make things happen.
Account Directors at DDB are passionate about making good ideas even better, whether it’s creative, strategic or logistical. They are the key day-to-day interface between the account group, the client and all other agency departments or affiliated partners. They are responsible for the development of the brand plan and providing overall direction to ensure it is implemented effectively. Account Directors are solution-oriented, always thinking about their business, anticipating issues, and implementing their vision to produce superior results. They are comprehensively informed, efficient and effective administrators, trusted and respected by all. Account Directors play a vital role in the training and development of their team, instilling enthusiasm, and setting a good example by living creatively and constantly encouraging their team to go beyond expectations, motivating and energizing them.
Responsibilities
Creativity
Develops a vision for their brand/business – where it needs to go, and how to get thereContributes to the client’s growth strategy thinking well beyond execution and the current campaignDevelops and defends innovative and provocative strategies to solve their client’s marketing and communication needs, both in the short and long termDemonstrates excellent creative judgment and inspires creativity in their clients and agency teamNurtures and protects the integrity of the creative idea; takes the creative to new places by partnering with the creative teamLooks for and develops customized integrated opportunities for their client’s business(es), knowing when and how to bring in new resources in areas beyond advertising to open new revenue streamsProductivityUnderstands completely how the agency makes money: clients, overhead, PBT, expenditures, etc., and helps to maximize revenue/growth through partner agenciesImproves agency systems to ensure client expectations are fulfilled while agency profitability is protectedEnsures resource management is optimized, making sure people on their team are fully utilized, yet not over-extendedKnowledge & SkillsBuilds their strategic thinking abilities by keeping current on industry trends and issues affecting their client’s business expanding their own perspective and knowledge by collaborating and sharing with other Account DirectorsCollaborates with Strategic Planners and plays a leadership role in co-creation process to ensure the development of provocative, single-minded communications strategies that deliver against the brands’ overall growth strategy and architectureSynthesizes consumer insights, brand knowledge and marketing know-how to effectively defend and persuade their clients to embrace a strong strategic idea and keep it soldApplies all the principles of marketing and available agency resources to further specific business objectives for both the agency and clientMaintains DDB’s business philosophy by looking for opportunities to bring the DDB values to lifeRelationships / CommunicationBuilds client’s trust, regularly dialoguing with clients on brand/business issues and advertising/marketing always searching for ways to enhance the client/agency relationshipActively builds client’s commitment to branding, consumer insights, communications strategy, the brand’s campaign and long-term growth strategyKnows how to deal with difficult clients or situations in a diplomatic and solution-oriented manner focusing on the issue and not personalitiesManages up; knows when to involve senior management and when to handle a situation themselvesLeadershipTakes actions, makes decisions, and shapes team or group priorities to reflect the organization’s vision and valuesInitiates and implements big-picture thinking, guiding the agency team to produce superior resultsLeads by example in setting the standard for account team members in work ethic, professionalism, cooperation and organizational commitmentCoaches, challenges and rewards employees; builds the skill set of their account team and assists with their career developmentQualifications7+ years of experience in account managementDemonstrated financial responsibility and managementProven experience in managing multiple clients, a digital native who is comfortable building integrated campaigns and leading diverse teamsBroad range of experience across business categories and communications mediaSolid reputation, support with examples of negotiating skills, talent development, and delivering growth by identifying and building business opportunitiesWhat We OfferCompetitive SalaryComprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansGenerous Time OffPaid parental leaveTuition ReimbursementFamily Planning AssistanceStock DiscountsTransit DiscountsLinkedIn Learning AccessEmployee Assistance ProgramsPlease let us know should you require any additional support or assistance through the recruitment process.
DDB is an equal opportunities employer and will never favor or discriminate against anyone based on their age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, gender identity, expression, or realignment.
This role requires regular in-office presence with a minimum of three days per week, to engage and collaborate in in-person team interactions and meetings as required.
Your personal information will be used according to our Recruitment Privacy Notice. View our Recruitment Privacy Notice here when you apply.
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DDB Chicago is a communications agency dedicated to making creative work that works.
We believe in the power of creativity to create the change we want to happen in the world and develop audacious and famous ideas for our clients that help to grow their businesses and shape culture by driving behavior change at scale.
We are a global network of agencies who believe firmly in respect, kindness, openness, self-expression, and creativity, making spaces for the lived and learned experiences of all our people, and helping them to be the best they can be. We are intellectually curious about difference, embracing change for the better, and are committed to opposing injustice and constantly challenging the status quo. We are a place packed with the energy and passion to make things happen.
Account Directors at DDB are passionate about making good ideas even better, whether it’s creative, strategic or logistical. They are the key day-to-day interface between the account group, the client and all other agency departments or affiliated partners. They are responsible for the development of the brand plan and providing overall direction to ensure it is implemented effectively. Account Directors are solution-oriented, always thinking about their business, anticipating issues, and implementing their vision to produce superior results. They are comprehensively informed, efficient and effective administrators, trusted and respected by all. Account Directors play a vital role in the training and development of their team, instilling enthusiasm, and setting a good example by living creatively and constantly encouraging their team to go beyond expectations, motivating and energizing them.
Responsibilities
Creativity
Develops a vision for their brand/business – where it needs to go, and how to get thereContributes to the client’s growth strategy thinking well beyond execution and the current campaignDevelops and defends innovative and provocative strategies to solve their client’s marketing and communication needs, both in the short and long termDemonstrates excellent creative judgment and inspires creativity in their clients and agency teamNurtures and protects the integrity of the creative idea; takes the creative to new places by partnering with the creative teamLooks for and develops customized integrated opportunities for their client’s business(es), knowing when and how to bring in new resources in areas beyond advertising to open new revenue streamsProductivityUnderstands completely how the agency makes money: clients, overhead, PBT, expenditures, etc., and helps to maximize revenue/growth through partner agenciesImproves agency systems to ensure client expectations are fulfilled while agency profitability is protectedEnsures resource management is optimized, making sure people on their team are fully utilized, yet not over-extendedKnowledge & SkillsBuilds their strategic thinking abilities by keeping current on industry trends and issues affecting their client’s business expanding their own perspective and knowledge by collaborating and sharing with other Account DirectorsCollaborates with Strategic Planners and plays a leadership role in co-creation process to ensure the development of provocative, single-minded communications strategies that deliver against the brands’ overall growth strategy and architectureSynthesizes consumer insights, brand knowledge and marketing know-how to effectively defend and persuade their clients to embrace a strong strategic idea and keep it soldApplies all the principles of marketing and available agency resources to further specific business objectives for both the agency and clientMaintains DDB’s business philosophy by looking for opportunities to bring the DDB values to lifeRelationships / CommunicationBuilds client’s trust, regularly dialoguing with clients on brand/business issues and advertising/marketing always searching for ways to enhance the client/agency relationshipActively builds client’s commitment to branding, consumer insights, communications strategy, the brand’s campaign and long-term growth strategyKnows how to deal with difficult clients or situations in a diplomatic and solution-oriented manner focusing on the issue and not personalitiesManages up; knows when to involve senior management and when to handle a situation themselvesLeadershipTakes actions, makes decisions, and shapes team or group priorities to reflect the organization’s vision and valuesInitiates and implements big-picture thinking, guiding the agency team to produce superior resultsLeads by example in setting the standard for account team members in work ethic, professionalism, cooperation and organizational commitmentCoaches, challenges and rewards employees; builds the skill set of their account team and assists with their career developmentQualifications7+ years of experience in account managementDemonstrated financial responsibility and managementProven experience in managing multiple clients, a digital native who is comfortable building integrated campaigns and leading diverse teamsBroad range of experience across business categories and communications mediaSolid reputation, support with examples of negotiating skills, talent development, and delivering growth by identifying and building business opportunitiesWhat We OfferCompetitive SalaryComprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansGenerous Time OffPaid parental leaveTuition ReimbursementFamily Planning AssistanceStock DiscountsTransit DiscountsLinkedIn Learning AccessEmployee Assistance ProgramsPlease let us know should you require any additional support or assistance through the recruitment process.
DDB is an equal opportunities employer and will never favor or discriminate against anyone based on their age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, gender identity, expression, or realignment.
This role requires regular in-office presence with a minimum of three days per week, to engage and collaborate in in-person team interactions and meetings as required.
Your personal information will be used according to our Recruitment Privacy Notice. View our Recruitment Privacy Notice here when you apply.
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