Account Director

Derris is looking for an Account Director who is passionate about earning consumer's attention. Experience in multiple marketing and communications channels – earned, influencer, experiential, etc. – is valued.

Requirements

• Serve as strategic lead for clients, leading the team within client strategy sessions and driving the compilation of strategy documents
• Draw on expertise in consumer behavior and channel strategy to advise clients on strategies that reach goals and KPIs
• Serve as main contact for sensitive client problem solving and crisis mitigation
• Maintain strong relationships and secure feature coverage across applicable business and consumer verticals; both traditional and emerging media
• Develop and execute influencer paid and organic campaigns from strategic and creative development, identification of creators, outreach and relationship management, negotiations and contracts, content approvals and measurement
• Adhere to deadlines and deliver work on time
• Communicate effectively both internally and externally across accounts
• Proactively identify client needs and business opportunities
• Participate in new business meetings and pitches as applicable
• Guide junior staff members and oversee all client activity and press materials

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account Savings Plan (HSA-SP) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting period
• Free lunch 1x per week
• Generous paid time off (PTO), inclusive of general PTO, 13 paid bank holidays and 2 days for volunteer work
• Summer Fridays
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Parental leave
• Monthly cell phone data reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Continuous skills training tailored to your role