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Account Director

Evolving Webabout 1 month ago
Montreal
Senior Level
full_time

About the role

Do you aspire to lead client relationships and drive client success at a dynamic digital agency? Are you adept at crafting and executing strategic plans, overseeing project progress, and aligning initiatives with clients' long-term goals? As an integral part of our agency, you'll collaborate closely with our project management and sales teams, taking the helm in client communications and strategy. Join us in our growth journey!

In your role as Account Director, you will be expected to

  • Act as the primary point of contact for key clients in Canada and the United States, overseeing both large-scale web design and development projects and ongoing evolution and support mandates with public and private sector clients
  • Develop and grow client accounts by identifying and cultivating key relationships and growth opportunities in line with the agency’s services
  • Ensure timely and successful project delivery in alignment with customer needs and objectives
  • Develop and approve briefs for projects, providing guidance and direction to project teams
  • Lead and participate in client presentations and other activities to enhance agency-client relationships
  • Lead contract negotiations with new clients and manage contract renewals
  • Provide clear and concise updates to clients and agency leadership
  • Forecast and track key account metrics, reporting on account status and opportunities

Requirements

To be successful, you should have the following skills and experience

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in an agency setting or professional services
  • Exceptional listening skills with the ability to understand and address client needs
  • Proven track record in the management and delivery of successful client portfolio projects
  • Proficient in digital best practices, technologies, and trends - a plus if you have experience using Drupal, WordPress, or other open-source technologies
  • Experience managing client relationships and acting as an escalation point
  • Comfortable with public speaking and presentations
  • Track record of setting and achieving goals in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in team supervision or management
  • Excellent communication skills in English

Remote applications based in North America are welcome but the applicant must be

  • Available during Montreal working hours
  • Use tools such as Slack to stay engaged with your team and contribute to the company culture
  • Have exceptional self-management and proactive communication skills

Benefits

What we Offer

  • Impact - Work on projects for prestigious organizations that impact the lives of ten of thousands of users every day
  • Challenge - Opportunity to take ownership of projects with a high level of creative and technical complexity
  • Learning & Growth - A collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and mentorship
  • Culture - A company with a team from around the works that feels like a family
  • Flexible hybrid - For candidates based in Montreal and its suburbs, this role follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week

Ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of digital experiences!

About Evolving Web

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Evolving Web is your Open Source Web Agency. We take a collaborative, tech-driven approach to digital, helping our clients build flexible websites and apps with Drupal.

Founded by leaders in the Drupal community and staffed by passionate problem solvers with solid expertise, Evolving Web helps clients uncover transformative digital solutions for business. Our work is powered by an open source community in constant evolution.

Our collaborative approach has helped organizations both large and small. We've launched successful projects for numerous universities, businesses, non-profits and cultural organizations, such as Princeton University Press, McGill University, Western Digital, and the Linux Foundation.

Our methodology is multidisciplinary, providing industry-leading expertise in UX, content strategy, tech know-how and design excellence to match client needs. We supply the full range of front-end and back-end development necessary for resilient digital builds.

Evolving Web also provides industry-leading Drupal training for clients, including professional courses for developers, project managers, content marketers and site admins so you can get the most out of Drupal.

More than digital experts, we're problem-solving partners, committed to providing support and knowledge for clients, so their businesses grow.

We invite you to get in touch!