Associate Director, Accounts

THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. NEXT GEN·TEAM connects brands with the next generation of consumers. From high school to college and into young adult life, the team takes an audience-first approach, using unrivaled access to understand the passions and interests of these consumers, generate ideas that resonate, and deliver hyperlocal, culturally relevant engagement at scale. NEXT GEN·TEAM’s integrated approach allows clients to understand and engage with Gen Z and Millennial consumers through custom research, peer-to-peer, social and digital, experiential, media, and community integration strategies. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit the.team . Job Overview Office Policy: Hybrid environment - 3 days in office Role Type: Full-Time Employment The Role:   We are looking for an Associate Director, Accounts to join our rapidly growing team of college and youth marketing enthusiasts. As an Associate Director, Accounts, you will actively contribute to the success of client projects, playing a key role in all disciplines from strategic development to execution.   Key Responsibilities:   Exceptional understanding of each client’s business, marketing goals, and program objectives  Apply marketing savvy and strategic thinking to solve unique business challenges for our clients   Effortlessly partner and work cross-functionally with Next Gen Client Services, Production, Digital, and University Relations teams to develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns   Manage daily workflow and serve as the primary, day-to-day point of contact for clients  Provide comprehensive reporting that clearly demonstrates program performance relative to campaign objectives  Mentor direct reports to create best in class team. This includes, but not exclusive to, aligning on role clarify, professional development, goal setting and creating opportunities to grow within existing work  Build and manage project-based budgets to achieve target profitability and ensure an efficient use of resources  Identify areas of opportunity/organic growth within existing account base through real-time assessment of program performance, consumer insights and feedback, and regular dialogue with client contacts  Compile relevant qualitative and quantitative program data that clearly demonstrates program performance relative to campaign objectives  Support New Business development through participation in agency brainstorms, sales operations, and budgeting exercises  Positively contribute to agency culture by maintaining team morale and providing professional development paths for team(s)  Perform other duties, as assigned  Qualified candidates is/has:   Bachelor’s degree in…