About the role
Job Description The Role We are looking for an Account Director to join our team here in Toronto. This person will be supporting several of our marquis global and Canadian brands in the development of best in class digital and traditional marketing.
We are looking for someone who can independently run initiatives, and support in brand planning. This person will take a leadership role on the day-to-day management of the client’s business, looking beyond their marketing needs as a proactive partner in reaching their objectives. The Account Director works closely creative, strategy and production to champion big ideas and make them a reality.
The Team The McCann Canada Business Leadership team is comprised of driven, inspired, and nimble individuals capable of rising to any occasion. Our goal is to create work that allows brands to play a meaningful role in consumers’ lives.
What You Will Do…
- Help lead the brand and clients across multiple integrated touch points, as they look to continue to push the boundaries of creative deliverables
- Drive the brand forward in a highly competitive and fast-paced environment
- Develop strong relationships with clients across various disciplines and business areas throughout the organization, as well as agency counterparts on the Creative, Strategy and Production teams
- integration of the business, leveraging a variety of expertise in support of the client
- Serve as an advocate and coach to the account team to help the day-to-day business run smoothly
Who You Will Be…
- 5+ years related experience in marketing
- 3+ years agency experience preferred
- Experience working with high touch clients in a highly matrixed organization
- Experience working on a fast-paced business in a highly competitive and evolving industry
- Experience managing CPG and/or automotive categories considered an asset
- Successful and resourceful client manager with an ability to build relationships and business effectively
- Previous experience guiding integrated multi-disciplinary teams to meet client goals – successful with time management and clear delegation
- Organized with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently between accounts and projects
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $XX,000 per year. Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity.
McCann Canada uses artificial intelligence in our recruitment process to enhance job postings and streamline the screening and selection of prospective candidates. Our team will then review top applicants, ensuring that human judgement guides our hiring decision.
This posting represents an active vacancy that we are currently hiring for.
The Company McCann Canada is committed to a diverse workforce as an Employment Equity employer (Women, People with Disabilities, Aboriginal Peoples, and Visible Minorities) and aims to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require an accommodation, we would be happy to work with you to meet your needs.
Notice: Online Hiring Scams Please be aware that individuals not associated with McCann Canada have fraudulently used our name and branding to solicit applications for fake jobs, to conduct fake job interviews, and/or to make fake job offers.
McCann Canada will never contact you from a personal email account (@gmail.com, @hotmail.com, etc.) nor ask for money in exchange for recruitment services such as background screenings, equipment costs, etc. No financial information will be requested for recruitment purposes (bank account, credit card details, etc.). Interviewers will not ask for confidential or personal information (driver’s license or passport, a social security number, credit card, or banking information). Interviews are conducted in person or via web conferencing, not through text or messaging apps (Whatsapp, Messenger, SMS, etc.).
If you have provided personal information in connection with a fake job offer or interview and you are concerned, we suggest you take appropriate action and contact local law enforcement in your area.
About McCann Canada
McCann is an integrated marketing communications agency with offices in Toronto, Calgary and Montreal. The agency has been continuously ranked among the top in Canada since 1915. McCann creates meaningful roles for brands in people’s lives and improves the performance and influence of their clients. mccann.ca
McCann lives the promise of Truth Well Told – our guiding philosophy that has stood the test of time since 1915. And today, as people’s attention becomes increasingly divided, it’s more important and powerful than ever.
At McCann Canada, we are all truth hunters. Because from truth, comes meaning.
To learn more about us, our legacy, see some of our great work or search for your next career opportunity, visit us at www.mccann.ca
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About the role
Job Description The Role We are looking for an Account Director to join our team here in Toronto. This person will be supporting several of our marquis global and Canadian brands in the development of best in class digital and traditional marketing.
We are looking for someone who can independently run initiatives, and support in brand planning. This person will take a leadership role on the day-to-day management of the client’s business, looking beyond their marketing needs as a proactive partner in reaching their objectives. The Account Director works closely creative, strategy and production to champion big ideas and make them a reality.
The Team The McCann Canada Business Leadership team is comprised of driven, inspired, and nimble individuals capable of rising to any occasion. Our goal is to create work that allows brands to play a meaningful role in consumers’ lives.
What You Will Do…
- Help lead the brand and clients across multiple integrated touch points, as they look to continue to push the boundaries of creative deliverables
- Drive the brand forward in a highly competitive and fast-paced environment
- Develop strong relationships with clients across various disciplines and business areas throughout the organization, as well as agency counterparts on the Creative, Strategy and Production teams
- integration of the business, leveraging a variety of expertise in support of the client
- Serve as an advocate and coach to the account team to help the day-to-day business run smoothly
Who You Will Be…
- 5+ years related experience in marketing
- 3+ years agency experience preferred
- Experience working with high touch clients in a highly matrixed organization
- Experience working on a fast-paced business in a highly competitive and evolving industry
- Experience managing CPG and/or automotive categories considered an asset
- Successful and resourceful client manager with an ability to build relationships and business effectively
- Previous experience guiding integrated multi-disciplinary teams to meet client goals – successful with time management and clear delegation
- Organized with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently between accounts and projects
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $XX,000 per year. Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity.
McCann Canada uses artificial intelligence in our recruitment process to enhance job postings and streamline the screening and selection of prospective candidates. Our team will then review top applicants, ensuring that human judgement guides our hiring decision.
This posting represents an active vacancy that we are currently hiring for.
The Company McCann Canada is committed to a diverse workforce as an Employment Equity employer (Women, People with Disabilities, Aboriginal Peoples, and Visible Minorities) and aims to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require an accommodation, we would be happy to work with you to meet your needs.
Notice: Online Hiring Scams Please be aware that individuals not associated with McCann Canada have fraudulently used our name and branding to solicit applications for fake jobs, to conduct fake job interviews, and/or to make fake job offers.
McCann Canada will never contact you from a personal email account (@gmail.com, @hotmail.com, etc.) nor ask for money in exchange for recruitment services such as background screenings, equipment costs, etc. No financial information will be requested for recruitment purposes (bank account, credit card details, etc.). Interviewers will not ask for confidential or personal information (driver’s license or passport, a social security number, credit card, or banking information). Interviews are conducted in person or via web conferencing, not through text or messaging apps (Whatsapp, Messenger, SMS, etc.).
If you have provided personal information in connection with a fake job offer or interview and you are concerned, we suggest you take appropriate action and contact local law enforcement in your area.
About McCann Canada
McCann is an integrated marketing communications agency with offices in Toronto, Calgary and Montreal. The agency has been continuously ranked among the top in Canada since 1915. McCann creates meaningful roles for brands in people’s lives and improves the performance and influence of their clients. mccann.ca
McCann lives the promise of Truth Well Told – our guiding philosophy that has stood the test of time since 1915. And today, as people’s attention becomes increasingly divided, it’s more important and powerful than ever.
At McCann Canada, we are all truth hunters. Because from truth, comes meaning.
To learn more about us, our legacy, see some of our great work or search for your next career opportunity, visit us at www.mccann.ca