Account Director, AM

Classification: Full-Time Exempt

Hybrid - Philadelphia office required 1-2 per week based on proximity to office 

Company Description:

Who is Brownstein Group?

Recognized by Ad Age as a ‘Small Agency of the Year,’ Brownstein Group is the longest-running independent advertising and public relations agency based in Philadelphia.

What we do…

Founded at the height of the Creative Revolution in 1964, Brownstein Group is a full-service agency with expertise across all disciplines, including: brand strategy, advertising, public relations, social media, and digital services. Brownstein Group specializes in crafting memorable campaigns that generate positive brand awareness, increased sales/leads, and measurable impact for clients. We build unstoppable brands by helping clients navigate the changing tides of culture and business with a focus on brand longevity, and have worked with a range of companies including Humana, NJM Insurance, TruGreen, Inspira Healthcare, Giant Food Stores, ACI Worldwide, IKEA USA, Comcast Xfinity, DuPont™ Sorona®, and Saint-Gobain North America.

What we’re known for…

Brownstein is an Ad Age Small Agency of the Year, a PRNEWS Small Public Relations Firm of the Year finalist, and an inductee at Advertising Week’s Madison Avenue Walk of Fame. Ranked as an O’Dwyer’s Top 100 National PR Agency and one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 Best Places to Work for Women, Brownstein Group is relentless in the pursuit of breakthrough ideas, and dedicated to its clients and people.

Job Description:

The Account Director is responsible for leading several client relationships under the direction of the Group Account Director. The Account Director will achieve business goals and objectives, while also mentoring and providing guidance to other members of the Account Management team. As an Account Director, you will be identifying organic growth areas amongst your clients and working across the agency to expand client business, as well as leading execution on current marketing plans. 

Responsibilities:

• Identifies opportunities for clients that support their business, brand and customer goals 
• Articulates client’s brand attributes and ensures it is incorporated into marketing recommendations and creative 
• Defines business objectives of marketing programs and demonstrates an understanding of the economic impact of the program 
• Monitors all program execution to ensure team has the proper level of support to deliver on time and on budget
• Actively participates in client presentations, selling and defending agency’s point of view
• Conducts briefings for internal team outlining specifics of project, business objectives, client strategy, requirements, budget, schedule, job number 
• Maintains and grows strong client relationships by partnering with client to understand their key marketing objectives for all programs 
• Leads and/or participates in new business activities and pitches 
• Supports internal team by providing guidance, establishing goals and providing an appropriate level of feedback as needed
• Provides clear direction to the team on all projects 
• Has managed agency financials, including fee time reporting on a regular basis

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.*

Qualifications:

• BS/BA Advertising/Communications/ Marketing or equivalent professional experience
• 8-12 years of integrated marketing program development and execution experience
• Agency experience required 
• Insurance category experience leading full-funnel marketing initiatives
• Strong knowledge of both traditional and digital marketing including broadcast TV
• Demonstrated experience in growing client accounts
• Marketing strategy development experience 
• Strong presentation and communications skills 
• Ability to manage people and clients
• Organized—able to sort, file and retrieve information logically and easily
• Multi-task oriented—able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines under stress
• Detail-oriented—attentive and accurate
• Flexible—able to shift gears easily
• Effective communicator—able to communicate to agency staff and clients verbally and in writing; as well as being a good listener
• Effective presenter to clients—able to communicate agency POV with logic and conviction
• Self-confident—able to project and instill confidence in others
• Self-starter—able to anticipate needs and act without direction
• Inquisitive—exhibits genuine interest in advertising and is eager to learn and ask questions

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• This position may require time in office buildings or outdoors

Perks for your well being:

Brownstein offers the following benefits so you remain unstoppable:

• An opportunity to collaborate and create with some of the smartest, coolest, and most interesting people in the industry 
• A competitive salary 
• Health benefits
• Wellness programs
• 401K program
• Remote Working
• Flex Days
• Summer Hours
• Unlimited PTO 

Brownstein is committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion and authenticity.

The sum of our collective individual life experiences, uniqueness, knowledge, creativity, self-expression, and talent that our employees bring to their work represents not only a major part of our culture, but our work and Brownstein’s success as well.

Brownstein is an equal opportunity employer. When bringing people into our team, we welcome the unique perspectives they bring related to their experience, culture, education, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. We believe in the strength of our people and the power in diversity. We’re always working on being more inclusive and there will always be more work to do, so please come and join us.