Account Director, Brand Strategy (Los Angeles)
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The Role:
The Account Director, Brand Strategy will work with multiple agency partners to support cutting-edge integrated earned consumer campaigns for an F500 client.
In this client-facing role, the Account Director will effectively leverage and mobilize agency resources (research, strategy, creative and analytics) to identify insights that create impactful campaigns.
QSR, F&B and Hospitality experience is highly desired.
This is an opportunity to guide the strategic direction on high-visibility award-winning projects, and to develop innovative, culturally relevant Brand campaigns from an earned-first perspective.
Responsibilities:
Provide strategy and insights to major consumer brands across an integrated agency model team Bring innovative and integrated thinking with a point of view to clients and teams-
– ability to influence and persuade multiple audiences Key contributor to new and organic business development Effectively leverage and mobilize agency resources to develop impactful campaigns (research, strategy, creative and analytics) Ability to plan strategically at a global level and in conjunction with multiple internal and external agency partners.
Build relationships with peers in industry and with other BCW lines of business.
Proactively provide ideas to clients to maximize communications results and/or anticipate issues.
Bring an innovative, integrated and earned mindset to every aspect of the client’s business.
Track record of growing accounts organically and participating in successful business pitches and delivering presentations.
Motivate and develop staff demonstrating a commitment to inclusion and diversity
Qualifications:
Experience working on an integrated agency model team, with a focus on earned (and Integrated team/IMC experience).
A deep understanding of client business and communications issues, and the ability to deliver smart, effective solutions in a high-velocity environment to leadership stakeholders QSR, F&B and/or Hospitality experience is a must
– understanding how to drive earned media value for mass products Plugged into culture trends with an insatiable desire to uncover insights that impact clients and their stakeholders Passion for helping brands make a difference in the world and earn credit for it Keen understanding of influencer marketing Earned media successes with an interest in emerging media trends and Gen Z-specific media strategy Strong project management and proven ability to plan and prioritize work to meet commitments and identify, secure and employ resources needed to achieve results 8-10 years of experience in public relations and brand marketing Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization as an active participant in culture initiatives, training opportunities and employee
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