ABOUT US – MOMENTUM WORLDWIDE 
Momentum is an agency of doers. We make the industry’s most disruptive, entertaining, shareable, unforgettable experiences for our clients and their fans. We do it by bringing people closer to what they love, in original and unexpected ways. Whether it’s a physical activation, a virtual experience, or a piece of unique branded content, it’s all part of what we call the Total Brand Experience — ideas that solve business challenges, through best-in-class Consulting, Strategy, Analytics, Experience Design, and Production. 

We want you to help brands do amazing, unprecedented, wild things, creating experiences that people never forget.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM MOMENTUM

At Momentum, we expect our employees to embody our values!
Our Core Values of Be One, Do Great Work, Have Fun, Give Back and Grow empower an environment where we challenge ourselves professionally and encourage each other personally.

At Momentum, we make our differences matter!
Who we are matters.  We choose to hire diverse voices from all walks of life.  We choose to make our culture one where everyone can be their authentic self and speak in their voice. We choose to give each other permission to get things wrong, so we can learn to make them right.  We choose to celebrate the bravery of our peers and we choose to be collectively responsible.

At Momentum, we make our actions matter!
Making it matter means always choosing the sustainable option. It means designing waste out from the start.  It means working with the right materials. Sourcing locally, innovating off-the-shelf solutions and reusing and repurposing. It means powering smarter. Traveling less. And only working with vendors who do the same. Make it matter means becoming the first experiential agency in the world to receive 2 ISO certifications.

At Momentum, we make our people matter!
We choose to make your workplace part of your wellbeing. We choose a hybrid work model. We choose no meeting Fridays. We choose to let ourselves take as much Time Well Taken (vacation) as we need. We choose education programs that help our people develop professionally and personally. We choose tuition reimbursement. We choose to match your 401K. We choose to make your financial wellbeing our priority. We choose to make our people’s lives matter.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR
Momentum Worldwide is looking for an enthusiastic Account Director of Business Leadership to be a key member of a growing team working across a wide variety of programs for one of the top global retailers. The right candidate has experience leading multi-faceted projects that may include consumer and B2B events, talent & influencer campaigns, and shopper marketing programs.  You will work to develop a strong relationship with clients, third parties, and internal team members while leading and empowering your team across multiple work streams. This individual will lead a cross-functional team to deliver projects on time, on brief, and be responsible for delivering great work that drives business results.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Contributing to the conceptualization of marketing programs and activation ideas with ability to nurture unique and creative ideas for projects
• Developing rapport with clients and their other agency partners through providing day-to-day client contact, managing the relationship & expectations, and troubleshooting conflicts with senior clients and team members as they arise
• Developing and managing client business as an integral member of the team with the agency and the client
• Guiding the team in identifying opportunities, providing strategic thinking and subsequent development of integrated marketing programs across client verticals.
• On-strategy project planning and execution according to Agency standards within established budgets and timeframes
• Building, managing and reconciling event and program budgets in accordance with Agency policy and procedure while also developing staffing plans supporting the business
• Attaining annual revenue and contribution margin targets.
• Researching and developing all key performance indicators and program metrics
• Demonstrating passion for the best creative product
• Developing and delivering compelling client and new business presentations
• Active in managing progressive experiences and continuing education/training in handling broader aspects of project management
• Demonstrating working knowledge of Momentum’s core disciplines and being proactive in growing client business across the agency
• Partnering with account, strategy, digital, and creative team(s) within agency and the client in developing, pitching and managing client business
• Leading Integrated Agency Teams across larger programs ensuring all teams are working together against deadlines and within budget to ultimately deliver the best results for clients
• Manage and mentor direct report(s); fostering an environment of mutual respect and partnership, strategic thinking, appropriate risk taking, open lines of communication, on-going performance feedback, professional development and adherence to agency policy.
• All other duties as assigned
• Supporting Momentum’s values including DEI and Sustainability initiatives

 
HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS)

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years related experience in marketing
• 3+ years agency experience preferred
• An entrepreneurial attitude. Pro-active thinking. Ability to drive thoughtful dialog, own a room and roll with the punches 
• This Director needs to be a master tactician but a big thinker as well – both skills are necessary and required for the role
• Strong integrated marketing skills – understanding of how to drive strategy development through creative concepting and on to event/program execution
• Strong digital and social media skills – understanding of digital ecosystem
• Successful and resourceful client manager with an ability to build relationships and business effectively
• Keen ability to identify opportunities and resolve challenges
• Previous experience guiding integrated multi-disciplinary teams to meet client goals – successful with time management and clear delegation
• Experience managing/training/mentoring more junior team members
• Experience building and managing budgets
• Organized with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently between accounts and projects

MOMENTUM BENEFITS

• Time Well Taken (our flexible benefits plan that allows you take the time you need)
• Hybrid Work model – ability to work from home or in office
• Holidays and Winter Break (agency closes between Christmas and New Years holidays)
• No meeting Fridays
• Curated DE&I programs and initiatives
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Short- and Long-term disability
• 401(K) with company match
• EAP – Employee Assistance Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work from Home stipend
• Referral bonuses
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Saving Accounts

At Momentum Worldwide, we value diversity and the uniqueness of all people. We thrive in an inclusive environment, and we recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, gender, age, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion, sexual preference, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability – or any other legally protected categories as set forth in the applicable state, federal or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including training, compensation, benefits and all other privileges of employment.

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