Marcel Media, an Inc. 5000 Chicago-based interactive marketing agency specializing in Search Engine Marketing, is looking for an Interactive Account Director with a passion for the Internet, experience with all types of interactive media and the ability to maintain and grow large accounts.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, high-energy idea person with 5+ years of experience in the interactive marketing industry and working directly with large client accounts. This position requires leadership in online campaign planning and strategy and the ability to provide innovative solutions to our clients.

Job Description

The Account Director will be responsible for maintaining and growing large client accounts. This position will work closely with the Business Development group as well as the implementation team of experts. The Account Director will have superior organizational skills and time management skills as s/he will be expected to manage several accounts and projects at a time while meeting deadlines and providing strategic direction, innovation, and creativity for team members and clients.

The Account Director provides client and project team leadership, grows client relationships and is regarded by the client as a trusted advisor. He or she is responsible for client satisfaction, account revenue growth, and overall business profitability.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing solid strategies that help clients reach online marketing goals
• Must have experience in all things digital from SEM (both PPC and SEO) to Social Networking, Online Media Planning, Web Development and Analytics
• Management of assigned client relationships, including growth of accounts
• Extracting insight from campaign data, identify relevant trends and provide well developed proactive recommendations
• Ability to identify opportunities and develop and grow large clients
• Use of online tools (internal and client facing)

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree
• Minimum of 5 years experience
• Management experience
• Proven leadership skills and direct client experience
• In depth knowledge and experience in interactive marketing industry
• Excellent written, presentation and communication skills
• Knowledge and proven abilities with Google products, particularly Google Analytics
• Strategic and creative thinking - always focusing on innovative, but measurable client solutions
• Problem Solver, self-motivated, team player

Marcel Media is a fast growing, team-oriented company with a casual and challenging work environment. We offer competitive salary and benefits package with excellent growth potential, as well as a casual office setting.