Account Director

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR 

Who We Are 

SJR is an award-winning content consultancy. We believe in the power of transformative content and have an unparalleled group of people with uncommon talents who do content marketing differently. We combine journalistic rigor with creative intelligence, then amplify with technology to sharpen the conversation, decode complexity, transfer knowledge, and build trust.  

We hire passionate innovators, disruptors and content marketers to join us on our mission to create best-in-class brand storytelling.  We strategize and create for the world’s best and biggest brands. Because they have such an impact on society, we have a big impact, too.  

Who We Are Looking For  

We are currently seeking an Account Director to support the Client Services team in meeting their objectives and delivering the highest quality client experience. The right candidate will leverage their expertise in content marketing , build strategic plans and introduce forward-thinking solutions that achieve clients’ objectives. The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading an efficient team to deliver work with clear business impact, all while maintaining an exceptional relationship with a range of clients and stakeholders.  

Who You Are  

• Great Content Marketer. You bring original and untold stories to life that inspire and delight.

• Solutions-Oriented Strategist. You develop and ensure the effective implementation of forward-thinking strategic plans and delivery of compelling work.

• Client Counselor. You pull the strings to balance the expectations of the client with the execution of work.

• Collaborative Builder. You have an innate ability to mobilize people and build a cohesive team that enhances the value of the agency for the client.

• Growth Driver. You are proactive, energetic, and driven to create new opportunities for our clients and our business.

What You’ll Do  

• Key contributor or owner of client workstreams, projects and content programs; build trust with client contact and internal teams and are able to contextualize information to inform strategic recommendations.

• Become a subject matter expert in the client’s field, speaking clearly to the competitive landscape, products, services, trends, and brand positions within the client’s industry.

• Guide the team toward the achievement and delivery of client objectives; think through facts, diagnose a situation, and find an accurate and workable solution to help client’s business and team prosper.

• Present creative concepts to client and lead end-to-end quality control and flawless execution of creative and editorial production.

• Proactively provide client with strategic insight by staying abreast of industry trends, audience needs and project outputs. Work with Analytics & Insights team to evaluate programs and campaigns and are able to rearrange resources in order to maximize ROI to meet client objectives.

• Build a cohesive team across agency partners, departments, disciplines, and offices where relevant. Mentor and grow direct reports to be stronger strategically and tactically.

• Assess and recommend strategies for building efficiencies, streamlining operations, and enhancing the overall client and content experience.

• Play an active role in the business development function; identify and maximize opportunities for organic growth within existing clients and growth within the business.

What You’ll Bring 

We’d like you to tick as many of these bullets as possible but remember that you don’t have to be a 100% match – we’re looking for a unicorn, so “unusual” shapes of person and profile are welcome. 

• Five-to-seven years of strategic planning and account management experience; agency setting preferred

• Strong understanding of content strategy and experience implementing it across a variety of platforms and channels

• Proven track record of developing strong client relationships and ability to approach business with confidence and awareness

• Demonstrated ability to mine insights that form the basis of creative strategies and content programs

• The ability to act quickly on your feet and an eagerness to think outside the box

• Strong growth mindset with a capacity for delivering above and beyond the client’s initial ask

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills to sell concepts and strategy to current and prospective clients

• Exceptionally personable and positive with strong communication and leadership skills; ability to mentor and nurture your team

• Relentlessly curious with a positive, upbeat attitude!

SJR is dedicated to employment equity and welcomes diversity in the workplace. We also welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $75,000-180,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click here(opens in a new tab) for more details.