We’re looking for a seasoned account person to manage existing client relationships and contribute to developing new ones.  The ideal candidate will be fluent in agency account management practices as well as having digital/direct marketing experience. This is a unique opportunity to work on a mix of clients in a fully integrated agency. The position is FT based in our Vancouver offices.

Responsibilities:

• Account & Creative Development Leadership
• Ensure that the Agency’s work is a reflection of our integrated expertise and that input and contribution from the integrated team has been sought out
• Ensure Client work is executed to the highest level of quality – on time and on budget
• Responsible for personally briefing integrated creative resources and overseeing creative development process with creative leads
• Take an active role in the Clients business, anticipating Client needs and ensure sufficient resources in place to effectively manage those needs
• Contributing to RFPs and new business pitches
• Owns the status report – obtains team input, authors the report and prepares/prints for meetings
• Manages holistic campaigns/programs. Provide strategic analysis of campaign performance; develop campaign tracking, analysis and measurement for clients upon each campaign completion
• Work with finance on a monthly basis to manage invoicing – which jobs to close & invoice, proportional performance, assistance on obtaining payment

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Agency environment in a Client service role (offline or online)
• Must have previous experience working in an integrated team environment
• Demonstrated strategic, creative and innovative thinker with ability to lead a business
• Solid understanding of Agency and creative process
• Track record of building strong Client relationships
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated fiscal management skills
• Superior organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail