Account Director

At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers.

Oversee an account within our client services team. You’ll act as a senior solution-oriented leader and key point of contact that thrives on developing lasting relationships between the client and agency teams. Utilizing industry knowledge and experience, you will lead and collaborate with team members to develop effective and innovative in-store and digital campaigns. This position involves consistent client contact and a high level of performance in a fast-paced environment. 

• Regular assimilation of business, customer, and marketplace insights into the development of strategies and marketing programs for in-store and owned digital properties 
• Efficiently and effectively balance the dual expectations of the agency and our clients 
• Maintain consistent and regular communication with client teams to share progress, creative campaigns, and deliverables to ensure we are on strategy, on time, and on budget
• Guide clients by educating them with strategy, ideas, trends, and thought leadership 
• Create and build relationships with clients to deliver on the overall needs of the client and agency
• Sign off on internal agency materials for reporting to the client 
• Grow business by utilizing experience to identify additional business needs and implement solutions 
• Leverage experience and capabilities to craft strategic creative solutions for both existing and new business clients
• Incorporate senior staff from other departments as project objectives or issues warrant 
• Demonstrated digital acumen and a strong understanding of technical platforms relevant to modern marketing and campaign execution
• Manage and grow a team as a mentor and trusted advisor to the account team. 

• 8-10 years of account management experience at an advertising agency or similar 
• Superior professional communication and presentation skills and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to evaluate competitive communications across categories, consumers, services, cultural trends, etc
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fluid environment, demonstrating strong change management, cross-functional collaboration, and the strategic agility to connect  information and pivot quickly based on new direction
• Advanced client management skills, especially as it relates to expanding business within existing clients
• Commitment to the client, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving ability 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.

MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

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• Agility. Delivering with a growth mindset
• Humility. Collaborating for shared success

MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!