Account Director
SixSpeed · Minneapolis · $110,000–$140,000 (stated in the posting)
As an Account Director at SixSpeed, you will take a leadership role in shaping the success of the agency, managing high-profile client relationships, and driving innovation within the creative and strategic deliverables. As the visionary and results-driven leader, with a passion for client relationships, strategic direction, and team management, you will be given the transformative opportunity to shape the future of the agency and grow our clients’ businesses. Being a strong collaborator is essential, as we treat our clients as an extension of SixSpeed and our internal team members as family. We are looking for a confident, yet humble, leader to help us take one of our largest, longest standing clients to the next level.
This is an in-person role based at our Minneapolis office, and candidates must be local to the Twin Cities area, in office at least three days per week.
THE TASK AT HAND
- Analyze any project’s performance and provide clients with strategic insights and recommendations for improvement
- Identify new business opportunities and contribute to business development efforts
- Stay at the forefront of industry trends and evolving advertising and marketing strategies
- Provide exceptional customer service and act as the primary point of senior level contact for key clients
- Deliver influential client presentations and proposals, driving growth and client satisfaction
- Oversee annual account planning and financials for each client portfolio
- Establish and maintain credibility and leadership with the client through strategic thinking and the use of sound judgment when solving problems
- Lead strategic planning and thought leadership with internal team and clients
- Establish and nurture strong, long-term client relationships by understanding their goals, objectives, and expectations
- Collaborate with clients to develop high-level advertising and marketing strategies and oversee their execution
- Ensure the successful delivery of complex integrated advertising projects, exceeding client expectations
- Lead a team of Account Supervisors, Account Executives, and Coordinators, guiding their professional growth and ensuring team success
- Provide leadership/motivation and convey the vision and values of SixSpeed Account Management
WHO YOU ARE
- 10+ years of account management / client management experience within an agency
- Bachelor's degree in strategic communications, marketing, or related field
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to inspire and influence teams and clients
- Strong strategic thinking, project management, and organizational abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of the advertising and marketing industry, emerging trends, and best practices
- Outstanding problem-solving skills, with a strong analytical and data-driven approach
- Demonstrated creativity in developing innovative solutions to client challenges
- Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales and performance targets
- Proven leadership with multiple client relationships and internal team
- Excellent ability to develop team members skills and leads by example
- Exemplifies the ability to teach and lead team members to grow, develop, present, and sell in strategic work
- Ability to grow, develop and teach marketing acumen to internal teams
- Excellent financial acumen and ability to teach and lead team members to manage account forecast and financials
- Proven understanding and leadership of the SixSpeed process
- Big picture/ strategic thinker
A PLUS, BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Personal passion for or experience with powersports, motorsports, outdoor recreation, or adjacent enthusiast categories
- Existing familiarity with powersports products, consumers, terminology, and the technical differences that drive purchase decisions
To be what others can’t, you have to do what they won't. We are SixSpeed, a full-service advertising agency that is employee-owned, audience-first, and built to deliver big ideas at speed. We're here to make the world's most adventurous brands impossible to imitate.
This role offers a salary range of $110,000 to $140,000* per year.
*Don’t let this range drive your decision to apply. Actual compensation packages are based on the level of skill and experience each candidate brings to their role. Similarly, there may be a more senior or junior position available that would be a better fit with your expertise. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.