Account Director - Los Angeles, United States - NVE Experience Agency

Description

NVE Experience Agency is a brand experience and production agency dedicated to building ideas rooted in culture and guided by the principle that 'The Right Moment Will Transform Someone Forever.' NVE's team of creatives, strategists, and producers develop insight-driven ideas rooted in culture to convert consumer attention into commitment, action, and brand loyalty.

Summary of Position:

We are seeking an Account Director to counsel and strategically grow key Clients, and lead the development of experiential marketing strategies, campaigns, projects, and events.

Candidates should have exceptional interpersonal communication, prior client management experience, project, and team leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to think strategically, problem solve, and facilitate multiple projects simultaneously.

The Account Director will lead an Account Services team to secure and grow key accounts in the agency while managing, mentoring, and coaching Account team members under their supervision.

They will develop and own relationships with key Clients, ensure standardization of the overall client experience across accounts, grow and track project revenue associated with the Clients they are managing, and participate in both new business and account strategy development, presentation, and delivery.

Additionally, the Account Director will be responsible for leading the day-to-day for tier-one projects for assigned Clients.


Role Priorities:

Client Counsel:
Act as the agency's main point of contact for multiple accounts, streamlining internal and external client communication throughout the campaign/project management process

Financial Ownership:
Oversee and track all revenue and gross profit associated with your accounts, approx. $6M - $10M in gross revenue per year

Brand Strategy:
Guide and counsel leading brands within the NVE portfolio

Account Team Leadership:
Demonstrates leadership abilities by managing and mentoring approximately two or more direct reports and their supporting staffAccount Growth &

New Business:
Consistently demonstrates a growth mindset by identifying new opportunities within existing business and new work streams that can tap into NVE's greater offering of servicesProcess &

Project Management:
Regularly identifies areas and proposes solutions for streamlining efficiencies in regards to processes between project teams, departments, etc

Finance & Invoicing:
Oversees all client invoicing and invoice tracking for assigned projects and client teamsResourcing & Recruiting: Takes an active role in interviewing candidates for open positions, works with a team to identify and develop talent on behalf of the agency, in addition to managing bandwidth and resourcing with their direct reportsCross-Department Collaboration: Develop strong partnerships across Creative Services, Production, Strategy, and Content departments including departments outside of those participating in direct client work

Job Responsibilities:

Client Services, Account Growth & Brand StrategyAct as a point of contact for key Clients, oversee assigned team's client communication and management of expectations during the lifecycle of the projectAnticipate client needs and proactively offer solutions and experiential opportunities for the brandEnsure timely and quality delivery of all contracted event deliverablesDevelop and deepen client relationships and grow key accountsResponsible for creating and executing SOWs, ensuring POs are received from a Client in a timely mannerResponsible for overseeing the profitability and financial tracking for projects under their Client Groups.

To include tracking revenue and reporting to GADMaintaining extensive knowledge of the brand, and consulting internal teams to further drive strategic updates that will contribute to the brand's successDrive collaboration and process to ensure our deliverables meet the client's goals, KPI's and overall business' successDevelop and deliver creative ideas that meet client objectives using a wide arsenal of marketing tactics including live events, social media, emerging technology, and strategic partnershipsOversee year-over-year revenue growth by proactively identifying organic growth streams within new and existing businessesDevelop Forward Growth Plans and perform customer health checks throughout the financial yearDrive new business opportunities from qualifying leads, owning the pitch process, and developing the deliverablesWork with new business team and strategy teams to respond to RFPs and proactively identify ways to further engage and grow assigned accountsParticipate in RFP brainstorms, offering creative ideas and approaches towards client requests and needsAccount & Team LeadershipDemonstrates ability to build and manage teams with 2+ direct reportsAccount and project leadership across large format programs and/or multiple events under your client roster.

Includes leading full cross-departmental project teams across multiple projects with budgets of $500k - $2MProvide ongoing mentorship, and training sessions to further grow each individual's careerProvide education and direction on goals and objectives to the teamStrong communicator internally and externally.

Responsible for effectively translating, communicating, and prioritizing client requirements to teamsDemonstrates understanding of agency and client functions by taking ownership of new team member onboarding & training processConsistently motivate internal teams and actively promote innovation, new thinking and advancement of skillsEstablish cross-functional relationships with department counterparts and assist in overseeing the health of cross-department activities, relationships, processes and workflowUnderstanding resourcing applied against the scope of a project, and tracking hours to ensure projects are not over servicedResponsible for managing their team's bandwidth based on hours per scope, and percentage of their time being allocated per programRegularly contributes new ideas, processes, or solutions for improvements to the current onboarding & training process

Project Management:

Implementing and managing all necessary internal and external processes to ensure proper communication flow and manage expectationsLead and supervise assigned account team's day-to-day activities internal/external weekly updates on project development and management, client meeting preparation, etc.

Responsible for delegating tasks and responsibilities across teamsAttend and supervise critical internal/external meetings as neededWorks with Production to supervise program budgets (range $500K - $2M).

To include tracking of scope changes, team resourcing, and client approvalsWorks with Production to submit budget reconciles and secure client approval post-eventSupervise the development of post-event recaps for ClientsAct as a liaison between departments within the agency and the Client to ensure all contracted deliverables are executed and deadlines metImplementing and managing all necessary internal and external processes to ensure proper communication flow and manage expectationsResponsible for ensuring timesheets are completed in a timely manner for all project workstreams whether leading or supervisingResponsible for reporting on project and client profitability including ensuring resource reports are populated and reviewed with Accounts supervisors on a regular, consistent basis throughout the duration of the project or campaignQualifications: 7+ years of experience in account leadership, campaign/event management/production, marketing, advertising, digital PR, and experientialFamiliarity with developing integrated campaigns that include paid, earned, social, and owned media for brandsProven track record of client leadership and account growthEntrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated experience successfully leading and converting new business opportunities, understanding all stages of the new business process, and successfully scaling teams and business operations to support growthExperience in an agency environment; must be process-oriented and highly organizedExcellent people manager with ability to recruit and retain high functioning employees; naturally driven to inspire, motivate, and mentorViewed as a strong, respected and inspiring leader by current leadership, peers, Clients, and direct reportsExperience with management and oversight of complex client budgetsAbility to write effectively, persuasively and professionallyConfidence in verbal and written communication with excellent presentation skillsFlexibility and adaptability to a fast-paced work environment and ability to work under tight deadlinesWillingness to work extended hours and on weekends when necessaryProven ability to weave brands into popular cultureRequirements:Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the timeLocation: We are a hybrid company with hub locations in Los Angeles and New York.

The ideal candidate is located in a hub city.


Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:
At NVE, we are led by curiosity and fueled by humanity.

Authentic connection is at the heart of our work and we embrace the opportunity and responsibility we have as an organization to provide the tools and resources needed to deliver the best and most equitable experiences possible for our employees and the clients we serve.

Perks & Benefits:
Health & Wellness Benefits 401k Match Communication Stipend Paid Company holidays & PTO Package Company get togethers & annual retreats Paid Parental Leave Flexible WFH policy

Salary Estimation:
This is an exempt role with a pay range of $110,000 - $130,000.

NVE intends to provide a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of incentives, benefits, growth and developmental opportunities.

There are many factors to the presented salary range, including but not limited to - location, departmental budgets, certifications, and overall job-related qualifications.

NVE reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship.

NVE may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.