Group Account Director

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Description:
What does it mean to be the largest independent interactive agency in the world? Besides everything you’d expect – award-winning creative, genius marketing, technology prowess - it means people come to Sapient because they share an all-embracing desire to do things differently. To never feel like it’s an assembly line. To do groundbreaking work on a daily basis. That’s why Sapient Interactive is powered by some of the most original, ambitious interactive professionals you’re likely to meet. It’s an ideal environment for the entrepreneurially minded. Sound like you? Then we should probably talk.

Job Title:
Group Account Director

Job Summary:
Manages multiple lines of business within a single client relationship or manages multiple clients through the ability to understand Client marketing and business objectives and develops high-level strategic plans. Drives strategic plans and objectives for clients within the agency and monitors efforts to ensure adherence to timelines and budgets. Manages internal resource allocation and costs towards profitability. Supports company financial goals by growing accounts and nurturing new relationships.

Responsibilities:
Single point of accountability within Sapient for a multiple set of client relationships
Develops and cultivates relationships with Clients at the most senior levels
Understands the unique opportunities and challenges of the markets in which the clients under management operate
Stays abreast of trends in the digitally enabled world and how the affect clients’ business and marketing initiatives
Responsible for growing and developing the account services team
Responsible for driving business development
Develops case studies on clients’ business

Experience Guidelines:
10-15 years of experience in an account management role in an agency environment
Strong interactive background a must
Accountability for budget or client revenue of $10mm+
3+ years of client executive experience with primary accountability for peer-level client relationships at the Vice President and Senior Vice President levels
Experienced with multiple campaign lifecycles from business development to final delivery
Experience leading teams with multiple discipline representation (especially technology, creative, media and strategy)
Frequent travel may be required

Education:
Bachelor’s degree required

About Sapient
Sapient helps clients innovate their businesses in the areas of marketing, business operations, and technology. Leveraging a unique approach, breakthrough thinking, and disciplined execution, Sapient leads its industry in delivering the right business results on time and on budget. Sapient works with clients that are driven to make a difference, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Sony Electronics, the U.S. Marine Corps, and Verizon.
Founded in 1990, Sapient is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and operates across North America, Europe, and India. More information about Sapient can be found at .
Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.
Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds.
Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.

Keywords: Program Management, Project Management, Project Manager, Program Manager, Sr. Account Director, Group Account Director, Global, Project, Planning, SDLC, Project Lifecycle, Consulting, Consultancy, Scope Management, Technical Project Manager, Development Manager, Principal, Consultant, Technical Lead, Project Lead, eBusiness Manager

This job provides relocation assistance.

Requirements:
See above

Education: Bachelor

Experience: More than 5 years

Travel: About 50%

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Job Created: Sat Oct 17 2009 04:27:27 AM
Last Modified: Sat Oct 17 2009 04:27:27 AM