Account Director - Overdrive Interactive

About Us

Overdrive Interactive is a Boston-based digital agency at the forefront of marketing innovation. We offer a comprehensive suite of strategic, media, creative, and technical services to some of the world's leading companies. Our dynamic work environment provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth in cutting-edge online marketing.

Position Overview

As an Account Director at Overdrive Interactive, you'll be a seasoned interactive marketing strategist and account leader. This senior-level position involves leveraging Overdrive's products and services to meet our clients' business objectives through a deep understanding of their market position, industry landscape, and competitive environment. You'll also lead and mentor a team of 3-4 account management professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Account Management

• Foster productive client relationships at all levels, including senior staff
• Provide strategic marketing counsel and leadership
• Develop and implement short and long-term marketing initiatives
• Identify growth opportunities and evolve client relationships
• Oversee project management for key accounts
• Manage account financials, including budgets, estimates, and spend tracking
• Analyze and communicate campaign performance to clients
• Prepare and present agency and client performance reports

Team Leadership

• Build, maintain, and manage a team of 3-4 account management professionals
• Provide consistent communication, mentorship, and training
• Lead cross-functional teams representing various agency disciplines

Required Skills & Experience

• 7-10 years of experience in an advertising or interactive marketing agency, including 3-5 years in personnel management
• Comprehensive knowledge of online advertising techniques and best practices (Social Media, SEO, SEM, Email Marketing, Mobile, etc.)
• Strong understanding of marketing analytics platforms (e.g., Omniture, Google Analytics) and KPIs
• Proficiency in agency financial processes and project management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to grow client relationships and identify new opportunities
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Fluency in MS Office suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Desired Qualifications

• Current Google AdWords certification
• Experience with Clients & Profits software
• Demonstrated thought leadership through blog writing or industry publications

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible spending accounts (commuter and child care benefits)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Competitive salary
• Employee referral bonus
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Vision care discounts
• Professional development opportunities
• Contemporary open-loft office space
• Free healthy snacks, coffee, and teas
• Engaging office culture and events

Overdrive Interactive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please include salary requirements with your application. No phone calls, please.

For more information about our agency, visit www.overdriveinteractive.com