Company description
Founded in 1994, the PlowShare Group (PlowShare) works exclusively with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and their partners. Our mission is to harness the power of communications for social good. Our core expertise as a full-service communications agency and consultancy includes unique capabilities in Public Service Announcement (PSA) creative development, distribution services, and monitoring and reporting.
Acquired in 2017 by Publicis Groupe, PlowShare now brings the full suite of marketing services to our clients and an array of career path options to our employees. Present in over 100 countries and employing nearly 80,000 professionals, Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Publicis Groupe is listed on the Euronext Paris [FR0000130577] and is part of the CAC 40 index. Active across the entire value chain, Publicis Groupe offers its major clients a transversal, unified and fluid model allowing them access to all the Groupe’s tools and expertise around the world through the mantra ""The Power of One."
OverviewWe are currently seeking an Account Director to join our agency as we expand and reorient our client services to deliver integrated offerings of PSA and Paid Media. The Account Director is a leader who owns a large client relationship, or several small pieces of business. Internally, the responsibility to grow the account organically lies with the Director, who identifies opportunities and sells new programs and services. Role includes being the key point of contact and leader of client relationships, and includes intimate understanding of the client’s business, competition, organization, people, and politics. A Director leads, manages, and mentors junior team members. This role may also include contributing to net new business opportunities for the agency.
Responsibilities- Ensure the health of the pieces of business(es) to which you are assigned (client satisfaction and profitability to Plowshare via margin), uncovering opportunities and growing business through thought leadership, client/category expertise and consistent delivery of good work.
- Provide strategic POV about work from inception to implementation to determine if it delivers on the objectives and strategy set forth initially. Lead the development of Briefs for major initiatives.
- Spearhead integration/collaboration efforts with the wide range of partner agencies (including traditional, PR and activation agencies) to ensure that Plowshare is working as a collaborative, proactive agency partner.
- Create and manage development of client presentations for new initiatives with cross-functional experts and present in conjunction with VP Account Director, SVP Client Partner and/or other team leads.
- Help develop SOWs, proposals and estimates for upcoming work.
Qualifications- Minimum 9 years of relevant experience, which can include brand management, marketing, advertising, or account management; agency experience preferred.
- 4+ years of experience in management and team development.
- Strategic thinker with excellent storytelling and PowerPoint expertise and the ability to clearly articulate and merchandise ideas and results of programs for a wide range of audiences, up to C-level.
- Able to work with broad spectrum of people across levels with multiple mindsets and managing clients across multiple levels; diplomatic in providing strong points of view and making decisions.
- Self-starter, skilled in paving their own path, with ability to inspire teams and great work.
Additional informationThe Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:
- Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
- Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
- Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
- Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
- Matching Gifts programs
- Flexible working arrangements
- ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
- Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances
The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.
Plowshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $119,500 - $188,025 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 3/15/2025.
