Account Director

McCann Canada
CA - Ontario - Ontario
January 6, 2025

The Role

We are looking for an Account Director to join our team here in Toronto.
This person will be supporting several of our marquis global and Canadian brands in the development of best in class digital and traditional marketing.

We are looking for someone who can independently run initiatives, and support in brand planning.
This person will take a leadership role on the day-to-day management of the client's business, looking beyond their marketing needs as a proactive partner in reaching their objectives.
The Account Director works closely creative, strategy and production to champion big ideas and make them a reality.

The Team

The McCann Canada Business Leadership team is comprised of driven, inspired, and nimble individuals capable of rising to any occasion.
Our goal is to create work that allows brands to play a meaningful role in consumers' lives.

What you will do…

Help lead the brand and clients across multiple integrated touch points, as they look to continue to push the boundaries of creative deliverables
Drive the brand forward in a highly competitive and fast-paced environment
Develop strong relationships with clients across various disciplines and business areas throughout the organization, as well as agency counterparts on the Creative, Strategy and Production teams
Work across the extended McCann Worldgroup network of agencies to champion integration of the business, leveraging a variety of expertise in support of the client
Serve as an advocate and coach to the account team to help the day-to-day business run smoothly

Who you will be…

5+ years related experience in marketing
3+ years agency experience preferred
Experience working with high touch clients in a highly matrixed organization
Experience working on a fast paced business in a highly competitive and evolving industry
Experience in executing CPG programs preferred
Successful and resourceful client manager with an ability to build relationships and business effectively
Previous experience guiding integrated multi-disciplinary teams to meet client goals - successful with time management and clear delegation
Organized with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently between accounts and projects

The Company

McCann Worldgroup Canada is committed to a diverse workforce as an Employment Equity employer (Women, People with Disabilities, Aboriginal Peoples, and Visible Minorities) and aims to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and supported.
If you require an accommodation, we would be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

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