Account Director
About this role
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP). For more information, visit Ogilvy.com, and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
About DAVID
DAVID is a global creative boutique founded in 2012, with offices in Miami, New York, Madrid, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, and Bogotá. The network of agencies – which is a part of WPP and Ogilvy's global creative network – is recognized for its creative reputation, with over 200 Cannes Lions in its history, including Grand Prix and Titanium Lions. It has also earned several EFFIE awards, highlighting DAVID's ability to build strong brands through creativity. DAVID has been named Agency of the Year at some of the most prestigious festivals, including D&AD, The One Show, and The Clio Awards.
The network is responsible for campaigns for major brands such as Google (Android and Google), Mondelez, Coca-Cola, Burger King, AB InBev, Supercell, Netflix, and Kraft-Heinz. Some of its most recent standout work includes iPager (Android), Meet Marina Prieto (JCDecaux), Breathe Through It (Halls), #TurnYourBack (Dove), The Bald Thru (Burger King); and Alcaraz Signs (Netflix).
Throughout its history, DAVID has been one of the most recognized agencies for creating Super Bowl commercials, producing 9 spots over 6 years. In 2019 alone, the agency created commercials for three different clients (Burger King, Kraft Heinz, Budweiser).
About the Role
The Account Director brings value to our clients by analyzing, solving, and presenting viable integrated solutions to client pain points. They identify and inspire new workstreams and solutions that lead to client growth, collaborating with and drawing upon the expertise of DAVID's vast resources and capabilities. The Account Director is a trusted advisor and partner to senior brand managers and marketing/category directors, as well as agency leaders at similar levels. They are exceptional leaders of teams, inspiring others to act courageously, and championing great creative work.
What You’ll Do
- Manage a client’s business or portfolio of integrated accounts with a target of ~$3MM in revenue
- Partner with DAVID's capability experts to deliver integrated solutions, identify new business opportunities, scope of work, and revenue
- Immerse yourself in the essential dynamics, strategies, and drivers of your client’s business
- Look for opportunities and formulate plans to manage and exploit them to drive business
- Put clients first, interfacing regularly with all client levels and constantly striving for innovative solutions and big ideas
- Demonstrate strong collaboration skills with internal teams, pulling together agency resources to effectively and seamlessly support your client’s business
- Build and maintain strong relationships with creative and strategic partners, effectively navigating conflicting priorities
- Coach, involve, and inspire the development of junior staff by providing consistent feedback, training, and growth opportunities
- Serve as an open and willing resource to team members in assessing ideas and directions, providing guidance to push further
- Monitor and communicate POV on current marketing and industry issues
- Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for overall agency performance and flawless delivery
What You’ll Need
- 7-10 years’ experience in account management, including 3-5 years of supervisory experience
- Digital fluency, with an understanding of the complex, fragmented media landscape and ability to bring together cohesive programs that drive results for our clients
- Extensive video production development and the capability to lead mid- to large-scale production
- An appreciation for how great work gets done, and a commitment to ensuring creative excellence
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Insatiable curiosity
- Passion for our industry
- Diplomatic, empathetic leadership
- Excellent listening skills and the ability to read the room and adapt accordingly
How We’ll Support You
Ogilvy celebrates its people. Fully. Enthusiastically. Unhesitatingly. We’ll empower you with the tools you’ll need to succeed. We’ll give you the autonomy to seek out new paths and better ways of doing things. We’ll support you with colleagues who are experts in their disciplines, drawn from across the Ogilvy network. And we’ll provide opportunities for you to do work of which you’ll be proud, with people you’ll be proud to call your teammates.
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.
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