Senior Account Director

Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with primarily tech-focused clients and operate as day-to-day client contact.  
• Grow Edelman’s Tech business in Canada with both new and existing clients.  
• Lead planning for key clients, with accountability for quality, performance, deadline and budget management.    
• Collaborate with integrated teams (strategy, creative, digital, analytics) on concept and campaign development and execution.   
• Contribute to business growth through introducing clients to new capabilities, building network of industry contacts and participating in relevant professional organizations.  
• Develop a solid understanding of clients’ business to provide sound strategic counsel.    
• Ensure seamless integration between all campaign activities and program elements.   
• Demonstrate creativity and conceptual thinking on client programs and projects  
• Pursue opportunities for learning new expertise & share appropriately.  

Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of related experience in communications, ideally with a focus on technology, public affairs and gaming 
• Strong experience in client service including with an ability to understand and assess a client’s business and communication needs.  
• Demonstrated track record of developing and executing engaging and successful communications programs for clients.   
• Experience managing a team that has best-in-class execution engrained in their DNA.    
• Proven ability to manage large projects (including budgets) and small teams simultaneously, Function as a daily client contact, as well as develop and execute plans to meet client goals.  
• A relentless passion and understanding of the role of communications for product marketing, brand building, community engagement, etc.  
• Great references from past and current clients, business partners and employers.  
• Amazing writing and presentation skills.  
• Tact and diplomacy.  

Benefits and Perks:

• Hybrid, flexible work model with remote working and purpose-based time in office.  
• 3 week’s paid vacation, plus days of for your birthday and curiosity day.  
• Statutory public holidays, National Truth and Reconciliation Day and World Mental Health Day  
• Holiday office closure (Christmas - New Year)   
• Half-day Fridays during summer long weekends  
• Flexible sick Days  
• Dusk till Dawn email policy  
• Employer paid benefits  
• Wellness/Fitness annual allowance  
• Tuition Reimbursement policy