Account Director, Corporate (Contract)
5W is seeking a dynamic Account Director for a contract engagement supporting our growing Corporate practice. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned agency professional who can hit the ground running.
The ideal candidate brings agency experience with corporate clients — spanning financial services, technology, sustainability/ESG, and beyond — along with sharp media instincts, expert pitching skills, and superior account and time management. You'll thrive here if you're driven, entrepreneurial, and committed to exceeding expectations: at 5W, that's the recipe for success.
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
Act as primary contact to clients, continually fostering client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource and counselor to clients.
Overseeing and implementing strategic communications programming
Executive creative campaigns and brand partnerships
Manage and delegate responsibilities of daily workflow of multiple accounts.
Communicate account status to agency management regularly.
Demonstrate proficiency in writing and editing materials particularly presentations, program plans and media strategies.
Provide strategic guidance to clients and team members on an ongoing basis; anticipate and address clients’ needs.
Troubleshoot media, team, or strategy problems as they arise; seek senior management input when appropriate.
Motivate team members by promptly reviewing work and providing constructive feedback.
Strive to develop the best communication and presentation skills possible to effectively articulate ideas to clients, colleagues and others.
Conduct and lead monthly conference calls and meetings with clients
Provide guidance and leadership to team members on effective pitching, team issues, account workflow and general account issues.
Participate in the development of materials for new business opportunities including timelines, proposals, business decks and case studies; assist in generating new business leads.
Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients.
Misc. research, duties and projects as required.
Here’s what you have:
S/B.A in Public Relations or related field
At least 6 years of PR agency experience, specifically working with corporate clients
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership and motivation skills
Proven client relations, management and supervisory skills
Creative and energetic personality