Account Director

Skidmore Studio is on the hunt for an Account Director who is ready to partner with our clients, project managers and creative team to make great things happen. We are looking for a team-first, growth-minded leader who is committed to driving real value for our clients while collaborating with a world-class creative crew. As we are a studio specializing in branding for CPG clients, experience with the consumer packaged goods industry is a must. Requirements What You'll Do Be the Ultimate Partner: Oversee the development and growth of extraordinary client relationships. You'll be the primary point of contact, proactively taking the lead on thinking strategically on behalf of your clients, setting clear expectations, and executing killer presentations and meetingsRun the Show: Prep for, and lead all client meetings, weekly check-ins, and account planning sessions like a proGrow the Business: Build strong relationships by setting clear expectations, delivering work that exceeds expectations, and keeping conversations engaging. You'll drive proactive planning, uncover new project opportunities and pitch recommendations to help clients hit their future goalsClose the Deal: Partner with our studio's business development team to close new business opportunities—from scope development all the way to an energizing project kick-off. You'll also actively uncover, pursue, and lock down new scopes of work with your existing clientsKeep Things Moving: Team up with our project managers, creative, and production crews to keep projects moving forward on time and on budgetCollaborate Creatively: Contribute to brainstorms, ideation, creative briefings, and strategic planning for your clientsBe the Advocate: Fiercely advocate for our clients and manage conflict resolution—and embrace the difficult conversations as opportunities to grow trust in the relationshipBe an Expert: Stay tapped into your favorite content sources (podcasts, newsletters, conferences) about CPG branding and marketing trends. You'll routinely share your strategic POV and industry insights with the studio, and research client strategies to manage branding projects and identify new opportunities What You Bring (The Qualifications) CPG experience is a must! We need 10+ years of relevant agency experience, or the equivalent in brand management/marketing roles specifically with CPG brandsClient-facing and relationship-growing chops in account management, planning, sales, or business developmentSolid organizational skills with a proven track record of successfully managing multiple clients and projectsStellar presentation and coordination skills—you know how to clearly convey creative strategies and conceptsTop-notch verbal and written communication skillsA degree in marketing, advertising, communications, business, or the experiential equivalent Are you a Skidmorvian? You can work entrepreneurially, navigating through shades of grayYou are adaptable, resourceful, and ready to wear "multiple hats" and work on multiple clients at the same time, while being present and giving your full attention to only one task at a timeYou bring structure to the nebulous and communicate clearly in the face of ambiguityYou are deeply curiousYou are endlessly coachable, a continuous learner, and vulnerable about your own growthYou hold high creative and service standards and are passionate about continuous improvementYou care more about collaboration and solving problems than being "right", the winner, receiving all the credit, or being in chargeYou capture and respond to feedback in ways that value othersYou strike "not possible" from your vocabulary and substitute it with "how might we..." Benefits The Perks (Benefits) Time Off: Paid vacation days, 11-13 paid holidays a year, and unlimited paid sick/personal time after your first 60 days of employmentHealth Coverage: The Studio pays a portion of the medical premium for you and eligible family members. Dental and Vision coverage are 100% Studio-paid for employeesRetirement: A sponsored 401K savings plan with an employer match after 90 daysStipends: A monthly wellness reimbursement, plus a wireless communication stipend to help cover your personal cell phone and home internet