ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, SALES TEAM

One of three divisions at Leading Authorities, Inc., LAI Video is a booming, boutique video agency with a team of creative storytellers trained in delivering engrossing content and communications. The Account Director plays an essential role in developing and pitching meaningful campaigns while defining an exceptional client experience.

The Account Director listens to a client's needs and leads internal and external conversations to assemble the most creative, most effective and most budget-conscious solutions. Whether we are presenting a commercial concept for a local business or designing a multi-faceted, multi-year digital campaign for a non-profit, the Account Director will be the consistent through line for every prospect or partner, guiding them through a highly collaborative budget and proposal process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sell LAI Video’s services to meet your sales goal
• Work with the team to pitch new ideas, draft budgets and write proposals
• Develop relationships and prospect by making calls, sending emails
• Attend social and professional events
• Manage long-lasting client partnerships
• Maintain a database

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher)
• 5 years sales experience
• 5 years in marketing, comms and / or video production fields
• Experience in ad agency, government contracting and / or content creation (programming) a plus
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong relationships
• Culturally aware, meme-literate and an all around decent person

LAI Video is part of Leading Authorities, Inc. and is based in Washington, DC. Compensation includes salary, 401(k) plan, paid vacation and holidays, health + dental + vision insurance, life and disability insurance.

To express your interest in this position, email your resumé and a cover letter detailing your specific qualifications to jobs@laivideo.com.

LAI Video is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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