Account Director, Business Leadership

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

Momentum Worldwide is looking for a driven Director to be a key member of the Business Leadership team in support of an OTC brand that is part of a global pharma client. In this role you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the yearly marketing plan to both the Consumer target as well as Professional (doctors).This will include driving the yearly media plan (with our media partners) as well as managing a team of Business Leaders, Strategists and Creatives to execute that plan. You will be the face of the agency to our client and the day-to-day point person for the most senior of our clients, the Brand Director. You will also act as senior leadership for the others on the Momentum team as they work with their day-to-day contacts pushing forward the vision and strategy on the projects they are leading.We're looking for a highly motivated self-starter who is comfortable working independently. We're looking for someone who is detail oriented and highly organized as there are consistent needs to pivot project priorities in a fast-changing environment. The ideal candidate excels at creating and actively maintaining relationships, is a strong communicator, consistently strives to identify and solve client business challenges, and can provide guidance to junior team members. This individual also has experience in Shopper Marketing and/or the CPG / Retail industry.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Contributing to the conceptualization of marketing programs and event/sponsorship activation ideas through multiple types of media with ability to find/contribute unique and creative ideas for projects
• Developing rapport with clients and their other agency partners through providing day-to-day client contact, managing the relationship & expectations, and troubleshooting conflicts with senior clients and team members as they arise
• Developing and managing client business as an integral member of brand team with the agency and the client.
• Guiding the team in identifying opportunities, strategic thinking and subsequent development of integrated marketing programs across brand portfolios.
• On-strategy project planning and execution according to Agency standards within established budgets and timeframes
• Building, managing and reconciling client budgets
• Attaining annual revenue and contribution margin targets.
• Along with budget development and management, developing staffing plans supporting business.
• Successfully participating in the managing of project financials in accordance with agency policy and procedure
• Researching and developing all key performance indicators and metrics
• Demonstrating passion for the best creative product.
• Developing and delivering compelling client and new business presentations.
• Active in obtaining progressive experiences and continuing education/training in handling broader aspects of project management
• Demonstrating working knowledge of Momentum's core disciplines and being proactive in growing client business across the agency.
• Partnering with account and creative team(s) within agency and the client in developing, pitching and managing client business
• Manage and mentor direct report(s); fostering an environment of mutual respect and partnership, strategic thinking, appropriate risk taking, open lines of communication, on-going performance feedback, professional development and adherence to agency policy.
• All other duties as assigned
• Supporting Momentum's values

HERE'S WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS)

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years related experience in marketing
• 3+ years agency experience preferred
• Experience within the retail, CPG, Shopper Marketing space is a must
• An entrepreneurial attitude. Pro-active thinking. Ability to drive thoughtful dialog, own a room and roll with the punches
• This Director needs to be a master tactician but a big thinker as well - both skills are necessary and required for the role
• Experience in the execution of retail-focused programs is a must
• Holistic understanding of Shopper Marketing/CPG to act as consultant for clients
• Strong integrated marketing skills - understanding of how to drive strategy development through creative concepting and on to event/program execution
• Successful and resourceful client manager with an ability to build relationships and business effectively
• Keen ability to identify opportunities and resolve challenges
• Previous experience guiding integrated multi-disciplinary teams to meet client goals - successful with time management and clear delegation
• Experience managing/training/mentoring more junior team members
• Experience building and managing budgets
• Organized with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently between accounts and projects

ABOUT US - MOMENTUM WORLDWIDE
Momentum is an agency of doers. We make the industry's most disruptive, entertaining, shareable, unforgettable experiences for our clients and their fans. We do it by bringing people closer to what they love, in original and unexpected ways. Whether it's a physical activation, a virtual experience, or a piece of unique branded content, it's all part of what we call the Total Brand Experience - ideas that solve business challenges, through best-in-class Consulting, Strategy, Analytics, Experience Design, and Production.

We want you to help brands do amazing, unprecedented, wild things, creating experiences that people never forget.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM MOMENTUM

At Momentum, we expect our employees to embody our values!
Our Core Values of Be One, Do Great Work, Have Fun, Give Back and Grow empower an environment where we challenge ourselves professionally and encourage each other personally.

At Momentum, we make our differences matter!
Who we are matters. We choose to hire diverse voices from all walks of life. We choose to make our culture one where everyone can be their authentic self and speak in their voice. We choose to give each other permission to get things wrong, so we can learn to make them right. We choose to celebrate the bravery of our peers and we choose to be collectively responsible.

At Momentum, we make our actions matter!
Making it matter means always choosing the sustainable option. It means designing waste out from the start. It means working with the right materials. Sourcing locally, innovating off-the-shelf solutions and reusing and repurposing. It means powering smarter. Traveling less. And only working with vendors who do the same. Make it matter means becoming the first experiential agency in the world to receive 2 ISO certifications.

At Momentum, we make our people matter!
We choose to make your workplace part of your wellbeing. We choose a hybrid work model. We choose no meeting Fridays. We choose to let ourselves take as much Time Well Taken (vacation) as we need. We choose education programs that help our people develop professionally and personally. We choose tuition reimbursement. We choose to match your 401K. We choose to make your financial wellbeing our priority. We choose to make our people's lives matter.

MOMENTUM BENEFITS

• Flexible Time Off (our flexible benefits plan that allows you take the time you need)
• Hybrid Work model - ability to work from home or in office
• Holidays and Winter Break (agency closes between Christmas and New Years holidays)
• No meeting Fridays
• Curated DE&I programs and initiatives
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Short- and Long-term disability
• 401(K) with company match
• EAP - Employee Assistance Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work from Home stipend
• Referral bonuses
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Saving Accounts

At Momentum Worldwide, we value diversity and the uniqueness of all people. We thrive in an inclusive environment, and we recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, gender, age, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion, sexual preference, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability - or any other legally protected categories as set forth in the applicable state, federal or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including training, compensation, benefits and all other privileges of employment.

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