Account Director, Agency - Remote

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented sales professional to grow within the agency team, which continues to build on a dominant position in the market.

In Short

• Responsible for prospecting and developing new business opportunities.
• Negotiate renewals for existing accounts and drive upsell opportunities.
• Consult with clients to identify how offerings can fill their needs.
• Generate revenue through selling and upselling syndicated and custom solutions.
• Provide excellent customer support and effective communication.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans for assigned territories.
• Present and educate clients on MRI-Simmons capabilities.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in market research or agency.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Expertise in selling syndicated research products directly to agencies.

Requirements

• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to present and tell a story with data.
• Thorough understanding of the Digital Marketing ecosystem.
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems.
• BA in Communications, Marketing, or Media is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision).
• Flexible spending accounts and Health Savings Account.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Discretionary paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible working environment.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• LinkedIn Learning and Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP).