Account Director

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Saatchi & Saatchi X partners with our clients to create dynamic solutions rooted in shopper know-how. We are a different kind of creator. We elevate the expected, and embrace the new, the next, and the complex. Our ideas deliver real results for our clients to drive their business and help them evolve. It’s simply what happens when strategy, creative, and execution fearlessly collaborate to create the future.

We partner with our clients to provide marketing programs focused on driving results. Our approach isn’t actual rocket science, but there’s a reason no other agency can execute ideas like we do. Talent is at the heart of everything we do. We’ve put together a team of talented and passionate individuals from around the globe. Check out our work at

A leader with a passion for outstanding client service, innovation, and thought leadership. An individual who will drive positive account growth and collaborate with a cross‑functional team to identify new opportunities. A fun, upbeat personality is a plus and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment is a must.

• Lead multiple large client accounts, serving as the primary communicator of news and information regarding the client’s business, its impact on their overall business and how these variables impact SSX and the marketplace.
• Manage relationships with senior‑level clients, working to build and improve collective agency/client relationship and output.
• Accountable for account growth, client satisfaction and retention.
• Partner and collaborate with cross‑functional leaders and teams to meet and exceed client expectations and provide key strategic initiatives and thinking.
• Proven team leadership skills; partnering with the VP on the development of the full account leadership team in the areas of:
  • Relationship (internal & external)
  • Shopper & communications knowledge
  • Business stewardship
  • Leadership skills
  • Strategy
  • Staffing
  • Career Pathing
  • Partner on new business opportunities for existing and new clients
  • Responsible for leading revenue and forecast discussions.
  • Leads a cross‑functional internal team and identifies opportunities to raise the level of the work.
  • Able to manage internal conflicts when they arise with radical candor.
  • Leads and executes large initiatives from start to finish.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 10-12 years of experience.
• Experience in shopper marketing, preferred.
• Experience proactively leading and collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and working with minimal supervision is required.

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more.
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility.
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption.
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more.
• Matching Gifts programs.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere. Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility).
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances.

Compensation Range: $119,510 - $155,325 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision,…