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Account Director
ICF International
Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Who we are:
Audacious. Ingenious. Real. If that sounds like you, you’ll fit right in. Olson Engage a new breed of agency, purpose-built for marketing’s new realities. And Engage knows how to get attention—and how to wield it. Don’t take our word for it: PR Week says we’re “a model for creativity, growth and client service.” And we’ve spent the last 12 years proving that the right idea, well executed, can boost awareness, drive sales and inspire stakeholders for some of the most admired brands and companies anywhere.
Who we’re looking for:
Olson Engage is searching for an innovative, creative and collaborative PR Account Director to help grow and manage the PR discipline, team and key clients on two, high-profile, award-winning accounts.
In addition to inspiring internal teams and Clients with fresh PR ideas and execution, the Account Director will oversee the strategic and creative development of PR and social media projects and campaigns from inception to execution for assigned clients. This position also requires a solid understanding of communications and events strategy, multi-channels of communication (including social media), the ability to grow a business, liaise with other offices and departments at Olson and support broader new business efforts when necessary.
What you’ll get to do:
• Provide strategic counsel to Senior Clients
• Lead account teams to develop and execute campaigns and tactics to support Client products and services in the marketplace
• Responsible for successful execution of approved programs and subsequent measurement of all programs
• Identify and manage Client problems such as client/agency relations, budgets, etc.
• Strive to grow current account business and develop new business for the agency
• Manage and mentor account teams, guide team education and career development, and help develop and maintain Olson ‘voice’ within the industry
• Ensure that Clients are receiving the highest level of service, value and creative thinking from the agency
What you’ll need to succeed:
• Exceptional presentation skills; written and verbal communications skills
• Exceptional management and mentoring skills
• Ability to interact with and gain the trust of Senior Clients and Agency leadership
• Ability to quickly digest Client business needs and provide strategic communications, business and marketing recommendations effectively
• Extensive knowledge of communications industry trends and standards
• Ability to quickly integrate into Client and Agency teams; high-level decision making skill and abilities
• Understands organizational dynamics and use this understanding to best serve the client and agency
• Understanding of Agency as a business and ability to run accounts profitably
• Bachelor degree, preferably in advertising, public relations, journalism or communications, or equivalent industry experience. Master’s degree a plus, but not mandatory.
• 10+ years of related professional work experience at an Agency.
• Experience executing cross-discipline integrated campaigns a plus.
• Experience developing integrated marketing strategies, brand partnerships, and content strategies is a plus
• Demonstrates knowledge of and passion for the industry, trustworthiness and an entrepreneurial spirit.
ICF Olson is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. (EEO/AA – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities)