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Account Director

Account Director

NahanSt Cloud, MN, United States
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COME JOIN NAHAN AS AN ACCOUNT DIRECTOR AND LEAD HIGH-IMPACT CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR DIRECT MARKETING ACCOUNTS. YOU'LL SHAPE STRATEGY, OVERSEE EXECUTION, AND PARTNER WITH CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS TO DELIVER INNOVATIVE, ROI-DRIVEN CAMPAIGNS. READY TO TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL? APPLY TODAY!

Job Title : Account Director Department : Sales & Marketing

Reports To : Director of Account Services FLSA Status : Exempt

Shift : Remote / Hybrid- 1 Day in Office may be required Wage Range : $80,000-$100,000

  • Base pay is based on job-related skills, experience, credentials, role scope, and location. Candidates outside the posted range are encouraged to apply, as qualifications and market factors may influence consideration.

Job Summary : The Account Director requires a strategic mindset, strong communication skills and a solutions-oriented approach to client engagement and business development while being responsible for managing day-to-day client relationships while driving strategic initiatives and ensuring seamless execution of deliverables. This individual collaborates with internal teams - including associate account directors, account managers, creative, estimating, scheduling, outsourcing, accounting and finance - as well as external partners such as data providers, analytics firms, and digital media specialists to develop and implement effective solutions for Nahan's clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Client Relationship Management- Build and maintain strong partnerships with assigned clients by delivering exceptional account service, and strategic guidance to align their needs and expectations with Nahan deliverables and performance.
  • Strategic Leadership- Provide thought leadership to help clients achieve their marketing and business goals that will improve their return on marketing investment (ROMI).
  • Project Oversight- Ensure all Nahan services and deliverables are executed on strategy, on time, within budget.
  • Business Acumen- Gain deep insight into clients' business and marketing needs, interpreting and leading discussions to align Nahan's solutions effectively.
  • Negotiation and Collaboration- Work closely with sales, strategists, and account services leadership to communicate Nahan's value proposition, by persuasively presenting ideas, strategies, and creativity while negotiating pricing and finalizing contracts.
  • Manage (or oversee) all agendas, meetings and notes related to assigned clients.
  • Creative Strategy & Execution- Develop detailed creative briefs that provide strategic directions to the creative team based on client needs. Manage the creative routing process ensuring clear feedback and timely approvals between the client and Nahan's creative team.
  • Campaign & Project Management - Oversee end-to-end campaign timelines, from contract execution to production mailing, coordinating across services such as creative, analytics and media to meet deadlines.
  • Financial Oversight- Manage labor estimates, client forecasting, and invoicing, with a focus on improving account-level profitability.
  • Contract & Compliance Management- Review, route and provide feedback on MSAs, NDAs, and other contract documents to ensure accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
  • Scope & Pricing Documentation- Draft and communication statements of work (SOWs) outlining project scope and pricing for client deliverables.
  • Market & Competitive Research - Conduct industry competitive reviews using Nahan research tools to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Sales & Marketing Support- Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams on RFP responses, sales materials, and sample pack distribution to support business growth.
  • Production Coordination- Attend handoff meetings between creative and production teams to ensure seamless execution.
  • Client Relationship Management- Keep leadership informed of any client concerns or potential risks to the client-Nahan relationship, proactively addressing any issues.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Skills and Abilities Required :

  • Proven ability with financial management, to manage large, complex multi-million-dollar direct mail accounts, ideally incorporating strategy, analytics, creative, digital, and media components.
  • Strong understanding of the creative development process, including accurate client intake and effective communication with internal teams.
  • Ability to analyze challenges and develop effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-Motivated with strong prioritization and multitasking skills, able to operate independently in an entrepreneurial setting.
  • Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and proficiency in the English Language, verbally and written.
  • Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, ability to work with Salesforce, HubSpot, eCRM, or similar CRM systems.
  • Adaptable and flexible in ambiguous work environments, responsive to business priorities.
  • Ability to Travel up to 25% as needed.
  • Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in marketing, direct mail and / or commercial printing industry.
  • 5-7 years of client services / account management experience in a direct marketing agency.
  • Experience managing large, complex, multi-million-dollar direct mail accounts.
  • Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • 100% Employer Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Other Voluntary Employee Benefits i.e. (Accident & Critical Illness)
  • 401K & Profit Sharing with Employer Match
  • Vacation / Holiday
  • Sick and Safe time (where applicable by state)
  • Work Environment and Physical Demands

    The work environmental characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    This job operates in a hybrid office environment with exposure to a Manufacturing environment on occasion. While performing the duties of this job inside and outside the manufacturing facility / office setting, the employee is frequently exposed to normal to moderate working conditions for a hybrid office and manufacturing facility with a noise level that is usually quiet - moderate with minimal to some interruptions. The role routinely uses office equipment, software and hardware.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, type, write and be exposed to regular meetings, both virtually and in person. The employee may be required to stand / sit for long periods of time as well as use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is sometimes required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will regularly lift 25lbs or more at a time. All vision abilities are required to encompass close-up work. Employees must be able to tolerate and endure extended seasonal hours and maintain alertness to meet deadlines.

    Occasionally while performing duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to machinery and moving parts, airborne particles including paper dust and hazardous materials or fumes, which may require the use of PPE. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, extended seasonal hours, high precarious places, and confined spaces. The nose level in some of the work environments may require the use of hearing protection.

    About the Company

    Nahan was founded 60 plus years ago by a local family in the heart of Minnesota. It is a deeply human company from how we work with each other, how we serve our clients, to how we reach customers. We provide full service direct marketing with award winning results. Innovation and insight inform everything we do. Our success is rooted in putting people first, doing the right thing for our clients and associates and delivering the highest levels of quality. In a world where personalization and customization are valued above all, we make messages feel personal while keeping the process simple. We're here to listen to, create and deliver results to our clients. Our winning track record is based on proof, not promises. We consistently deliver big wins, better performance and continual growth for marketers. We're Nahan-real people making real connections.

    Disclaimer

    This job description is not a complete description of responsibility but reflects the general qualifications, duties and / or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully complete and pass all or some of the following : a background check, a physical test, as well as test for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with the Company's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Nahan reserves the right to revise the job description as a circumstance warrant. Nahan is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause.

    Base pay is based on job-related skills, experience, credentials, role scope, and location. Candidates outside the posted range are encouraged to apply, as qualifications and market factors may influence consideration.

    Nahan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic projected by law.

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