Group Account Director Job at Hogarth (Miami)

Group Account Director

Hogarth

Location:
United States , Miami

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Job Description:

The Group Account Director (GAD) is responsible for leading the ALAC region and holds overall responsibility for the relationship with the Client and key stakeholders. They will bring together a talented team of Production and Language specialists, ensuring they are engaged and motivated to produce at-scale work of the highest standard. The team are based across multiple locations with the strategic relationship led from Miami, supported by an executional core in Buenos Aires. Miami is a stand-alone office, it’s onsite with the client and requires proven leadership experience that bridges management and operational skillsets. KPI are transparent with the role measured on client service excellence and delivering tangible efficiencies year on year. With a commitment to drive global alignment and standardisation, strategy is largely driven from the centre however, there’s ample opportunity to input, contributing to key steering committees. The deployment of the global vision in a regional setting also requires an agile, strategic mindsight with experience overseeing and influencing change management. Finally, the role will need to develop and own strong partnerships with the internal network. Working across a significant global footprint, partnering and collaborating with regional peers, ALAC regional office leadership and the wider Hogarth/WPP network.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and inspire a team of 100+, across multiple locations, to deliver excellence, never compromising on quality
Lead by example, building an inclusive team culture, where collaboration, fresh thinking, a can-do attitude and Hogarth values are embedded within the team DNA
Inspire and empower, ensuring work is effectively delegated and individuals take full ownership and responsibility for their function and leadership remit, with clear strategic goals that align with the business needs and global objectives
Manage the team’s performance reviews and development. Setout and implement a robust succession plan across the team
Lead regular Town Halls and Team meetings to ensure there is a clear communication flow and that every member of the team is informed and updated on Hogarth performance, initiatives and aligned on the vision and objectives
Build strong relationship with all levels of ALAC clients to better understand their current and future needs and strategic approach
Responsible for day-to-day management of overall client communication and relationship health
Remove barriers and find solutions to meet client needs. Communicate clearly with clients on recommendations and solutions as part of planning, briefing and review sessions
Ensure all teams collaborate and function effectively as one-team, regularly coming together to review data, findings and align on strategy
Partner with Global Delivery Leads (SMEs, Delivery Director) to set and deliver productivity and utilization targets to ensure business success
Work closely with the Global Operations group to share best practices and represent ALAC as part of any global initiatives
Build internal relationships across Hogarth and ensure ALAC are equipped to deliver best in class
Responsible for overseeing the strategic direction for delivery management, implementing approach, standards and processes defined centrally by Delivery leadership
Overall responsibility for ALAC teams, across all locations, ensuring they are trained, supported and equipped to deliver best practice
Internal and external escalation point responsible for effective conflict resolution and problem solving
Drive continuous improvement
partnering with Production, Language and Interactive Leads to review delivery data and workflows, presenting recommendations to drive efficiencies that show the business benefit, risk analysis and steps required to implement
Identify and mitigate risk. Directly intervene and manage the recovery plan whenever business critical risks are identified
Possess a strong understanding of all contractual obligations, commercial arrangements, KPIs and SLAs with the Client
Responsibility to ensure we deliver on forecasted budgets and profit margins
Ensure client’s budgets are aligned with the scope of work and manage expectations accordingly
Lead key financial aspects of the account including overseeing estimating and actualization of budgets, management of SOW, delivery of KPIs, reporting, QBRs, profitability analysis and utilization
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Hogarth business model, services, and technology
Drive business growth through strong relationships, a solid knowledge of the clients’ business, strategic direction and future needs
Focus on cross selling our capabilities and services to extend our offering
Partner with the Commercial Team to develop robust commercial plans and rate cards
Lead new business pitches (when required)

Requirements:

Extensive experience leading large-scale delivery for global clients across multiple locations and driving change and governance through cross-functional, multi-location teams
Proven senior level client management experience with the ability to confidently present, negotiate and influence
Demonstrable experience of managing teams and developing and nurturing talent, preferably in an agency (production) environment
Experience of delivering strategic project plans and strong project methodologies
Ability to write clear, cohesive, and focused client presentations including strategic presentations with strong storytelling skills
Extensive experience in financial management and P&L management
Recruitment expertise: able to partner and strategize with recruitment and operational leads across multiple locations
Organised, self-starter, flexible, creative, solution-oriented individual with a ‘strive for better’ attitude
Attention to detail, analytical thinking and a passion for the work are essential
Must be able to prioritize and work quickly and efficiently within very tight time frames

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Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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