Account Director
About this Position
LAI Video is an Emmy award-winning video marketing agency in Washington, DC, that creates engaging content and digital ad campaigns. We make things like commercials, PSAs, online series, and immersive event experiences for well-known brands, businesses, and non-profits across the country. Whether we are building awareness, fundraising, or bolstering advocacy efforts, we help our clients connect with their audience and accomplish big things.
As LAI Video continues to grow and evolve in the marketing space, we seek an Account Director who can combine the agency’s successes with his or her own experiences to discover new opportunities and partners. A self-starter by nature, the Account Director should love meeting new people, learning about new industries, and working the room.
As Account Director, you will be expected to generate new business opportunities before leading our creative team through the proposal process. Whether we are pitching a commercial concept for a local business or designing a multi-faceted, multi-year digital campaign for a non-profit, you will be the main contact for a client, guiding them through a rewarding client experience and, hopefully, a long-lasting relationship.
Qualifications
- 7+ years equivalent work experience
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher)
- Excellent written and verbal skills with superb email etiquette
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong relationships
- Strong LinkedIn network
- Experience in ad agency, government contracting and / or content creation (programming) a plus
- Knowledge of marketing and media trends a plus
- Culturally aware and an all around decent person
Responsibilities
- Find new client accounts
- Act as main point of contact through proposals and production
- Work with the team to pitch new ideas, draft budgets, and write proposals
- Negotiate sales and contract terms
- Close business and meet sales goals
- Build long-lasting relationships with prospects and partners
- Attend social and professional events
- Regularly update CRM records
Compensation and Benefits
LAI Video is part of Leading Authorities, Inc. is based in Washington, DC. Compensation and benefits include:
- A generous base salary plus commission
- 401K plan
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@lauthorities.com with Account Director in the subject line.
How to Apply to this Position
If you think you have what it takes to be a successful program consultant please submit your resume, cover letter, and any other related materials to jobs@lauthorities.com, and reference Program Consultant in the subject line of your email.
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