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We expect Associate Director, Client Partners to be experts in client communication, have an understanding of integrated digital media strategy and be able to develop deep client relationships with key decision makers. They are responsible for delivery excellence across all day-to-day operations including client management and activation, while assisting the Director, Client Partner in delivering excellence across all of DEPT’s growth marketing service offerings.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and maintain a strong rapport with client - being the trusted advisor
Maintain a strong understanding of the holistic business for each client
Orchestrate multi-discipline collaboration of activation, data, planning and tech teams for flawless execution
Define channel mix and budget allocations by channel
Hold recurring check-ins with client senior points of contact
Responsible for all major deliverables and presentations for their client portfolio
Always looks '10 steps ahead' when it comes to flagging risk, opportunity, and future needs
Ensure successful onboarding of all new clients within their portfolio
Ensure new team members are properly onboarded to each account
Remain familiar with client SOWs and ensure clients are billed correctly each month
Ensure we have high-performing team members within account teams
Actively identify upsell opportunities
Play a key role in new business pitches
Requirements:
7+ years of experience in client-facing roles with cross-channel, digital media planning and activation contexts
Minimum 3 years of experience directly leading client relationships and managing accounts at an agency
or equivalent experience on client side
Natural, proven leadership instincts
Able to understand clients' visible and invisible needs
Able to clearly and concisely articulate a persuasive point of view, both written and verbal
The ability to provide feedback and strategic guidance to all paid media channels (search, social, shopping, display, mobile, native and video)
Preferably hands-on experience with, if not deep understanding of, Google Search, Bing Search, Meta Ads, YouTube, Google Display Network, TikTok, Snapchat, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and major DSPs