Account Director

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

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

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.