Account Director, Shopper Marketing Agency

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Company Acosta seeks a seasoned marketing leader who embodies our values and can drive strategic client solutions.

• People Minded – Must show dignity and respect to all people
• Integrity – Must exemplify the highest degree of ethical behavior
• Results Oriented – Must show passion, pride and commitment to succeed
• Trust – Must be honest, sincere and confident
• Teamwork – Must build trusting relationships
• Innovation – Must progress through a combination of creativity, common sense and vision
• Balance – Must maintain an optimistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life

• Challenge and manage a team of in-field Market Managers as well as an in-house team of Account Managers
• Identify venues and assist in multi-market site selection and negotiation
• Negotiate and manage vendors to ensure flawless execution and optimal return on cost
• Serve as the primary contact for national and regional clients
• Provide weekly status updates on program results/personnel, client program reporting and review
• Track and maintain all event budgets, responsible for the bottom-line delivery of your projects
• Lead crisis management – identify field issues and develop solutions
• Other duties as assigned

• 10+ years of experiential marketing experience
• 8+ years supervisor/management experience required
• Proven experience in client service, business development and overall program management experience (concept, implementation and execution with excellence)
• Experience managing a multi-market team of Market Managers/Event Managers
• Prior experience working with Target, Kroeger and Albertsons
• Previous experience collaborating with partner agencies

• Strong client communication skills (insight, analysis, and program reporting)
• Solid understanding of social media tools and digital platforms
• Strong computer application skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to work in a digital work environment

Acosta Group is a collective uniting the most trusted retail, marketing, and food service agencies—Acosta, Action Link, CORE Food service, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services, and Product Connections. Together, we connect consumers with the brands they love through omnichannel selling, merchandising, brand advocacy, and integrated marketing.

Acosta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If accommodations are needed, contact  with "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.

Acosta Group believes that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.

Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States. Please refer to e-verify.gov for more information.

• Job Category:
  Marketing
• Position Type:
  Full time
• Business Unit:
  Marketing
• Seniority Level: Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job Function:
  Sales and Business Development
• Industry: Retail
• Salary Range: $85,800 – $102,118
• Company:
  Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
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