Account Director - LA
Los Angeles, CA, United States
22nd April, 2024
The Company Our Client is a leading experiential agency and they are looking for an Account Director to join their team on a FT basis. The company develops innovative experiential programs across lifestyle, tech and entertainment.
The Role
The Account Director will be responsible for driving strategy, client management and company growth. They will act as the main point of contact for the client to ensure the successful execution of all experiential projects. The Account Director will work collaboratively across company departments to ensure all deliverables are meeting the client's goals and expectations.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading the Accounts team to ensure all creative, strategic and design deliverables are in line with the client's goals and expectations and in line with company brand guidelines
Managing the day to day client and customer relationships and communications
Collaborate with internal and external teams (both on-site and remotely)
Managing workflow across company departments (creative, strategy, production, accounts)
Identifying and understanding objectives for key clients and stakeholders
Negotiating and securing contracts, vendors, suppliers
Tracking and managing budgets, schedules, deliverables and project timelines
Managing all documentation and assets related to the account including creative, briefs, bids, files and decks
Undertake extensive reporting with clients post event to ensure ROI
This Job is Ideal for Someone who has
Proven experience in account management and client management within the experiential, events and brand experience space. Senior Account Manager level and above.
Agency experience required
Client focused mindset
Exceptional experience managing, writing and responding to Client briefs and RFPs
Experience working with internal and external stakeholders including production, technical, digital, marketing and creative teams
Proven experience being the voice for the company and maintaining exceptional client relationships
Proven experience working with multiple clients and projects simultaneously
Strong strategic financial oversight over budgets, revenue, profitability
Strong project management skills
Strong attention to detail, flexibility and accountability for results
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A passion for events and marketing and drive to thrive in a fast-paced, high pressure agency environment
Excellent computer skills
Excellent time management and problem solving skills
Strong desire to work with a fun, creative and entrepreneurial team in a fast-paced agency environment.
The Candidate must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed; as well as participate in overnight travel for events
Local and interstate travel may be required
Bachelor's Degree preferred
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000 + benefits + potential bonus structure annually, dependent on experience. The salary is based on a range of factors, including relevant experience, skills, knowledge, job-related qualifications, complexity of the role, market considerations, geographic location and region, and budgetary considerations. This is the anticipated base salary component of the total compensation package, which may include additional company benefits such as bonuses, commission, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All Candidates applying for this job must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
About KIN + CO.
FIND YOUR EVENT TRIBE. KIN + CO. is a boutique event recruitment agency, focused on engaging top events talent for our Clients across the industry.
We undertake all recruitment activities in accordance with applicable Equal Employment Opportunity Laws at the Federal and State level. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, marital status, sex, ancestry, age, disability/handicap, veteran status or any other classification protected by law.
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