SVP, Worldwide Account Director, Brand Marketing Practice - New York

SUMMARY:

The Worldwide Account Director will serve as a senior strategist for the over $5 million Global Kodak Imaging & Film account, serve as the top strategic liaison among client, account team and agency. The incumbent will also provide specialized expertise in the consumer brand and consumer technology practice areas and work closely with the senior management teams across the Ketchum and Kodak network.

Additionally, the SVP, Worldwide Account Director will lead and supervise the Americas team, which consists of more than 30 team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Serve as senior counsel to designated Kodak client and multi-site account teams; impact strategic business and marketing decisions from a communications standpoint.
* Provide strategic guidance to Kodak on an ongoing basis; anticipate and address client needs.
* Supervise planning cycle for the worldwide plan.
* Help set and achieve corporate goals through spearheading decision-making and problem-solving processes.
* Troubleshoot clients' problems as they arise; bring a value-added approach to all Kodak/Ketchum issues and projects.
* Help account team work effectively and in the best interest of client; maximize agency's network of resources to enhance Kodak's communications services.
* Exhibit strong communication and presentation skills to effectively articulate ideas to client, colleagues and others.
* Take a leadership role in building incremental business.
* Manage overall account financials including budget allocation and control, time sheets, client billing, supplier invoicing and purchase orders; ensure team billability and account profitability.



REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would qualify. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

* Proven track record for providing and selling highly strategic counsel/recommendations to senior clients.
* Strong team leadership skills and a willingness to work closely with direct reports. Ability to resolve conflict and build strong and effective teams. Able to see the big picture and pay attention to the details.
* The successful candidate must have a minimum of 12 years of large agency, marketing and/or client side global experience.
* Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, marketing, or a related field.

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EOE/AA/M/F/V/D

Requirements:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would qualify. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

* Proven track record for providing and selling highly strategic counsel/recommendations to senior clients.
* Strong team leadership skills and a willingness to work closely with direct reports. Ability to resolve conflict and build strong and effective teams. Able to see the big picture and pay attention to the details.
* The successful candidate must have a minimum of 12 years of large agency, marketing and/or client side global experience.
* Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, marketing, or a related field.