RAPP Chicago is looking for a Freelance Account Director (temp-to-perm) to join our award-winning Account Leadership team.
WHO WE ARE:
We are RAPP – world leaders in activating growth with precision and empathy at scale.
As a global, next-generation precision marketing agency we leverage data, creativity, technology, and empathy to foster client growth. We champion individuality in the marketing solutions we create, and in our workplace. We fight for solutions that adapt to the individual’s needs, beliefs, behaviors, and aspirations.
We foster an inclusive workplace that emphasizes personal well-being.
HOW WE DO IT:
At RAPP, our fearless superconnectors help to create value from personal brand experiences by focusing on three key areas: connected data, connected content and connected decisioning.
Our data analysts identify who that person is, our strategists understand what they want, and our award-winning technologists and creatives know how to deliver it – ensuring we’re able to activate authentic customer connections for our clients.
Part of Omnicom’s Precision Marketing Group, RAPP is comprised of 2,000+ creatives, technologists, strategists, and data and marketing scientists across 15+ global markets.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Acts as a direct liaison between clients, cross-functional leadership, internal team members and other agency partners- inclusive of managing possible frictions or misalignments
- Actively listens to clients and agency partners and can articulately communicate priorities back to the internal team with clear, documented directions on next steps
- Builds and fosters client trust and effectively manages their feedback and requests against the scope
- Builds strong internal relationships with key agency partner stakeholders
- Manage and mentor direct reports by managing their role and responsibilities and guiding them in their professional growth
- Proactively manages workflow effectively in partnering with a Project Manager to ensure timelines and deliverables are met and can comfortably course-correct if needed
- Supporting and protecting the team from any challenges and issues from the client and partner agencies. Must be able to de-escalate issues
- Manages projects autonomously and actively supports Sr Account Director and VP Group Account Director in management of more complex projects and collaborations with other agency partners
- Develops kickoff briefs for new and incoming projects to align against client goals and business objectives
- Comfortable in working across a variety of customer experience touchpoints and be the integration point for cross-functional teams
- Responsible for overall client satisfaction and service/product quality.
- Laser focus attention to detail and can proof client-facing materials
- Build relationships and establish open communication stream with other agency partners (IAT)
- Openly accept feedback (work performance and/or team performance) and ability to course correct
- Stays calm and focused under pressure and can skillfully manage communication and deliverable across different teams.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years experience in email marketing, advertising, and/or digital marketing
- Previous integrated marketing account experience and/or CRM experience a plus
- Has experience in managing a team of at least 2 people
- Has had at least 1 direct report reporting to them for at least 6 months
- Experience in working on a military or government account a plus
- Possess excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Is an excellent team player with outstanding communication, written and presentation skills
- Possess basic exposure and knowledge of Technology (e.g. platforms, systems front/back end, user flows, product release schedules, etc.) a plus
- Ability to multi-task and handle a variety of cross-functional projects
- Ability to build relationships and communication flow with clients and internal teams
- Strong strategic skills and ability to develop storytelling decks that marries metrics and data insights with key project objectives, approach, and recommendation. Experience working with Strategists and/or Data Analysts a plus
- Can effectively manage cross-functional team members to ensure there’s collaboration, communication, and alignment
- Ability and experience in pivoting and course correct when challenges come up; Comfortable in partnering with internal team members to find alternate solutions and manage timelines and expectations
- Experience in working collaboratively with multiple Agency partners and building relationships
- Can champions the work we do for the client and also serves as a voice for them internally
- Has eagerness to learn and comfortable asking questions to build their knowledge of the Army business and the inner workings of internal teams
Our hybrid work model:
RAPP's current hybrid model is designed to enable in-person connections and collaboration that is core to our culture, while also supporting flexibility for all employees. As such, we have the option to work from home two days per week, if we'd like.
A reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role, at the time of posting, is $55/hr-$65/hr. This range is specific to Chicago and multiple factors are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: skill set, experience and training, certifications; etc. If your requirements fall outside of this range, you are still welcome to apply.
“As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.”
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
