ACCOUNT DIRECTOR at TANK Worldwide

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Account Management, Client Communication, Project Management, Team Leadership, Budget Management, Healthcare Market Knowledge, Relationship Building, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Cross-Functional Team Development, Operational Excellence, Trend Analysis, Legal Approval Process, Talent Tracking, Innovation, Problem Solving

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

WHO WE ARE Grey Health is the culmination of the rich legacies of two powerhouse brands —Grey and TANK. With borderless employees spread across 20 studios in 18 countries, we all work collaboratively with one mission in mind: to deliver famously effective ideas that drive business results for top tier clients in the health and wellness market. In 2023, Grey was named a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace and our agency network and The Grey Group, ranked in the top ten award winners at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. While TANK and Grey maintain their unique identities and market presence, they now benefit from shared resources and strategic direction that help us unlock new opportunities across the globe. POSITION OVERVIEW As an Account Director, you will be a strategic leader, translating client vision into impactful roadmaps and overseeing the delivery of Famously Effective work. This role demands a proven track record in managing and developing cross-functional teams, fostering deep client relationships, and identifying new revenue opportunities. You will expertly navigate complex projects, manage budgets, and ensure operational excellence while maintaining a keen understanding of the healthcare market. As a member of our Toronto studio, you will join a dynamic, globally-minded team surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields and get to work in one of the newest WPP campuses. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead account members and provide cross discipline leadership to oversee the translation of our client’s vision into a roadmap that will achieve client goals, striving consistently to make Famously Effective work Be the key point person for all day-to-day client communication across multiple teams Effectively assign, delegate and monitor the work of agency staff assigned to your accounts Provide a model of project and team leadership; prepared, proactive, thorough, fair, balanced and a willingness to do whatever is required by clearly communicating expectations Manage and implement projects from concept to execution; create accurate budgets and schedules, manage budget with the partnership of PM, Finance and Executive Leadership Develop strong internal relationships with all disciplines; effective day-to-day management of the agency team in terms of direction and guidance Understand the healthcare market and competition, with a perspective and POV on trends that brings innovative thinking and ensures leadership quality deliverables Possess a strong knowledge of the client’s business, category and competition Oversee and manage legal approval process and talent tracking for all advertising Foster strong cohesive working interdisciplinary teams WHAT YOU WILL NEED At least 7 years of experience in Advertising. Proven track record of managing team and developing staff within account and other disciplines Experience and established approach in building relationships that result in new, profitable revenue opportunities as well as driving incremental growth with existing clients Experience negotiating SOW and contracts, effective forecasting, scoping with relationships within PM and Finance departments WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER Challenging Work - As leaders in the health advertising industry, we thrive on solving complex problems and innovation. Each employee is encouraged to bring their best ideas forward to solve problems. Dedicated Team - It’s in our DNA to work hard and play hard: celebrate our wins, laugh and have fun. We are stronger, together, when we are open and real. At TANK, everyone is valued and plays an important role in our shared success. We care for our people and our clients. Global Community - Support from the WPP People community and bring your contribution to a greater good while collaborating on WPP strategic projects or initiatives. Perks and Benefits -The wellness of our employees is at the core of our business therefore we offer competitive benefits: Competitive compensation package Extensive Group Insurance Program on Day 1 Vacation according to experience Paid Christmas shutdown Extended long weekends on statutory holidays - TANK Days (extra days off annually) Work-life balance measures Nous croyons que le meilleur travail se fait lorsque nous sommes ensemble, favorisant la créativité, la collaboration et la connexion. C’est pourquoi nous avons adopté une approche hybride incluant des journées obligatoires au bureau. Si vous avez besoin d’aménagements ou de flexibilité, veuillez en discuter avec l’équipe de recrutement lors du processus d’entrevue. TANK WW est un employeur offrant l’égalité des chances et considère les candidatures à tous les postes sans discrimination ni égard à des caractéristiques particulières. Nous nous engageons à promouvoir une culture de respect où chacun se sent à sa place et dispose des mêmes opportunités pour faire progresser sa carrière. Veuillez être vigilant face aux fraudes en matière de recrutement. TANK WW ne mène pas d’entrevues via des plateformes de messagerie instantanée et ne demandera jamais d’informations financières personnelles telles que des numéros de compte bancaire, des informations de carte de crédit ou un quelconque paiement au cours du processus d’embauche. Toute communication légitime proviendra d’une adresse courriel officielle se terminant par @TANKWW.com. Si vous suspectez une activité frauduleuse, veuillez nous en informer immédiatement. Restez vigilant et protégez vos informations personnelles. *** We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. TANK WW is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. Please be aware of the possibility of recruiting fraud. TANK WW does not conduct interviews via instant messaging platforms and will never request personal financial information such as bank account numbers, credit card information, or payment of any kind during the hiring process. All legitimate communication will come from an official @TANKWW.com email address. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it to us immediately. Stay vigilant and protect your personal information.

Responsibilities

As an Account Director, you will lead account members and oversee the translation of client vision into impactful roadmaps. You will manage complex projects, budgets, and ensure operational excellence while fostering strong client relationships.