We imagine thenew. Inspire the next. And use the power of our creativity to help build up those around us.At Allison, we provide a limitless environment where you can build, create, and grow. Our openly collaborative and highly supportive culture is free from bureaucracy and red tape.With over 1,000 innovators from diverse backgrounds, we break new ground for world-class clients across 50 global markets and dozens of industries.We believe in creating a space where everyone can freely express their opinions, share their ideas and dreams for the future, and be themselves.We foster an inclusive culture that attracts builders from all backgrounds who can envisionnew solutionsand create outcomes that move our clients' businesses forward, while helping everyone on the team learn and grow together. Our shared ideal of thebuilder'smindset is limitless and available to everyone, and we push the boundaries to create new and innovative solutions for our clients and ourselves.We create lastingimpactand relationships, and our culture fosters meaningful connections and friendships that last beyond the workplace. Ifyou'reready to join a team that pushes you to be your best, supports you every step of the way, and celebrates your successes, welcome to the Allison family.We are seeking an Account Director to join ourteam. In thispositionyou’reresponsible for overseeing the strategic direction and management of your accounts while coaching and supporting more junior employees. We expect account directors to be well-versed in integrated marketing and communications opportunities that can help better support and address our clients’ growing needs.This person will play an active role inadditionalefforts outside day-to-day account work including new business, agency marketing, employee development and coaching,trainings, etc. Act as a day-to-dayclientlead contact, driving implementation of strategy and tactics. Develop integrated communications programs for clients that encompass cross-channel opportunities. Identifyclients’ growing needs and align with existing agency offerings. Manage account teams to drive results for clients and continuously evaluate overall account success against KPIs. Monitor and track account budgets and account team’s hours against scopes of work on a mid-month and monthly basis.Oversee development and implementation of integrated strategies, providing direction and support for account managers and senior account executives.Contribute to Allison’sculture (ex:employee experience, DEI, professional development).Outline roles and responsibilities for the account teams and re-evaluate regularly. Coach account team members and direct reports (if applicable) to strengthen and develop skillsets. Identify new business opportunities andplaysa leadership role in RFP responses, pitchpreparationand presentations. Promote and uphold Allison’s core values;participatesin agency-wide training and professional development programs. Requires prior experience as a manager,supervisoror director in public relations,marketingora relatedfield. Account Directors at Allisontypically have a minimum of 7+ years of experience.Expertiseinconsumer or corporate specialty. Consumer health experience is a plus.Strong understanding of the editorial and social media landscape withanability to advise account teams on best practices in storytelling. Prior experience in budget management preferred. Creative problem-solver deft inidentifyinggreater opportunities for integration between departments and teams. Results-drivenwithabilityto deliver comprehensive measurement programs for clients. Experience in team/account management, as well as direct management preferred. Hybrid work environment with home and office schedule (2+ days in office per week) and work from anywhere weeksComprehensive health benefits (healthcare, vision, dental, pet, home, and auto insurance)Generous time off policies (unlimited paid time off, wellness days, national holidays, summer Fridays)Four-week sabbatical every five years of employmentExceptional parental leave benefitsGlobal mentorship and networking programsMonthly cell phone reimbursement401k savings and employee stock purchase planVolunteer hours (20 hours annually) for designated non-profit partner and personal choiceGlobally driven DEI initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, DEI committee)Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi-day customized trainings for each level)We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind and are committed to building an agency where everyone is welcome, and every voice is heard. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is$90K-$135K. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location. In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous unlimited PTO plan, 401kprogramand comprehensive benefits plan.Additionalperksand benefitsinclude a month-longsabbatical, active employee advocacy groups, globally driven DEI initiatives, wellness days, summer Fridays and learning and development programs for our employees.
Job Title
Account Director