Opportunity Overview
- Job Title: Executive Client Director
- Agency Name: Confidential Creative Agency
- Reports To: President
- Direct Reports: (1) Client Services Coordinator
- Engagement Type: Full-Time
- Employee Type: W2
- Location: Portland, OR, Los Angeles, CA, OR San Francisco, CA
- Work Policy: Hybrid - 1 Day in Office Per Week
- Travel Required: 25%
- Salary Range: $160K - $250K Base
- Benefits Offer: Health, Dental, Vision Coverage, FSA/DCFSA, 401(k) eligibility after 6 months, PTO - Standard, Wellness Days, Sick Time, Annual Bonus eligibility, Quarterly Commissions program, Expense Allowance and Partner Track
Company Overview
A global creative studio specializing in video production and design. A partner to brands, agencies, and artists in creating engaging content and stories that resonate. With a focus on combining creativity and production expertise, we produce a wide range of work, from commercial video and photo to brand design, motion design, illustration, and more. Our teams are united by a passion for crafting stories that matter. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where all voices contribute to the creative process. Every project is driven by integrity, open-mindedness, and a dedication to delivering meaningful work.
Role Overview
The agency is undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation and is looking for a dynamic and highly strategic Executive Client Director to lead Business Development. We are refreshing our business strategy and refreshing the agency’s brand to double in size and impact over the next three years.
The ideal candidate for this role is a charismatic leader with strong emotional intelligence and a proven track record of generating new business, expanding client relationships, and creating a culture of exceptional client experience.
As a key member of the Leadership team, with an established pathway to join the Executive team, you will help shape the studio's future through keen attention to investing in relationships, setting and executing strategy, and influencing internal culture. You will work with awareness of long-term goals to implement successful new business and account management strategies across our lines of business and key client relationships, taking ultimate responsibility for success in these areas.
Key Capabilities
- Responsible for driving strategic growth of the overall portfolio of accounts. Nurture and deepen client relationships to drive organic growth.
- Serve as key client relationship holder for highest potential accounts.
- Organize, strategize and lead pitches and high-level account supervision on key projects/relationships.
- Passion and experience working in creative development. Strategically push what’s possible in the work. Cultivate a culture of winning and excellence.
- Key client whisperer to read between the lines with client relationships.
- Shape proposals for complex / new project types.
- Expands and amplifies company vision internally and externally.
Requirements (Skills & Experience)
- 10+ years of client management, strategy, and new business experience.
- Track record in brand, digital, social, and content-driven marketing projects.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills for engagement with senior professionals.
- Entrepreneurial spirit, self-motivation, and strategic intellect.
- Strong team-building and management experience, offering valuable input to diverse creative and business professionals.
Interview Process
- Recruiter Screening
- Operations Interview
- President Interview
- Leadership Panel
- Proposal for high level plan and approach for New Business and Marketing
- References
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