Account Director - Social

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About the Role

Monks is seeking an experienced Account Director, Social with a strong background in the automotive industry to join our expanding Strategy & Planning team.
In this role, you will be responsible for driving successful social media marketing initiatives for our prestigious automotive clients, building and sustaining senior-level client relationships, and overseeing the social process for multiple projects.

Responsibilities:


Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior-level clients in the automotive industry, becoming their trusted partner for social media strategy, creative, and production
Oversee the development and execution of comprehensive social media strategies and campaigns, ensuring alignment with clients' business objectives and marketing goals
Coordinate the production process for multiple social media projects across our international offices, leveraging data and KPIs to optimize performance and drive results
Manage a team of project managers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure their success and professional growth
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional work that exceeds client expectations and pushes the boundaries of creativity and innovation
Demonstrate excellent time management and communication skills, effectively managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while keeping all stakeholders informed and aligned
Manage the financial process, including MSAs, SOWs, budgets, revenue tracking, and internal reporting, ensuring profitability and resource optimization
Maintain a strong client presence, fostering deep relationships and understanding their unique needs and challenges
About You
7+ years of experience in a social media account management role, preferably within a marketing agency, consultancy, or client-side studio
Proven track record of successfully managing and growing senior-level client relationships in the automotive industry
Deep understanding of the automotive market, consumer preferences, and industry trends, with the ability to leverage insights to inform social media strategies
Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with experience guiding and developing high-performing teams
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to adapt to change and navigate ambiguity
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex ideas and strategies to both internal and external stakeholders
Passion for social media and staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements
Willingness to work on-site with clients in the Detroit area and travel as needed
• LI-KW1
• LI-Hybrid

At Media.Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive.
We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.
We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.

What We Offer

Benefits Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer-paid HRA
Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
401k with company contribution
Paid parental leave
Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth.
(Why Sir Martin Sorrell signed The Climate Pledge here!)

Monks has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Monks may pay for the position at the time of posting.
Monks may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range.
The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on job-related factors, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Salary Range

$115,000-$140,000 USD

About Monks

Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc.
With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world.
Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI-managed by the industry's best and most diverse digital talent-to help the world's trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™:
Global Marketing Services.
It has remained a constant presence on Adweek's Fastest Growing lists (2019-23), ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger's Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24).
In addition to being named Adweek's first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories:
the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow.
Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021-24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek's Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects.
Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents-and resonates with-the world around us.