Leapfrog Online is looking for an Account Director to join our Communications Clients team. The Account Director, is the strategic advisor, account manager and owner of the digital marketing strategy for the brand.  You are data and analytics savvy above and beyond most of your peers in the market and you know how to execute against a professional services standard. You have experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver profitably against a P&L.

Responsibilities:

Strategic thinking and leadership

• Be a strategic advisor and proactive account manager that builds strong client relationships and sets strategic marketing plans
• Navigate client needs, objectives and challenges by continually selling/positioning Leapfrog’s strategic business value
• Provide thought leadership and maintain a high level of ‘digital curiosity’ on strategies and marketplace evolution trends across eCommerce, SEM, Mobile Marketing, Advanced Analytics, Digital Attribution, etc

Team leadership and development

• Flawlessly manage digital marketing plan development, client relationships and internal departments (project management, media, creative, analytics, technology, call center) through the setting of clear business priorities and objectives
• Mentor the career development of your account team direct reports to ensure professional growth and business effectiveness
• Outstanding management skills with the ability to motivate a team
• Partner with internal departments (project management, media, creative, analytics, technology, call center) in the successful management of digital marketing plans and push for ongoing innovation.

Business acumen and service mentality

• Understand the levers of profitability and how to affect them; hold P&L accountability across the client programs you manage
• Have entrepreneurial experience with a strong sense of accountability for speed and effectiveness of delivery

Qualifications:

• The Account Director must have a solid understanding of the online consumer marketplace and response-driven tactics. We are looking for someone who is comfortable thinking strategically and analyzing performance in a continually evolving, dynamic environment.  You must be able to build relationships with not only our clients, but internally as well. Leapfrog Online is a growing company, and to feel at home here, you need to thrive in a fast-paced environment, be self-motivated and a proactive problem-solver.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience of digital/direct marketing experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in client and team management
• Ability to use various sources of market and customer data to develop marketing strategies
• Exhibits effective independent thinking and management skills
• Proven relationship building skills and client interaction experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• BA required (Marketing Preferred), Master’s a plus

The Perks:

• Total compensation package. We know your take-home pay isn’t all you’re looking for, which is why we match your 401(k), have great medical, dental, and vision insurance, and pay for your short-term disability and life insurance. Plus, every employee has a bonus potential.
• Casual dress. We welcome all dress styles but jeans work well here! And, our newly renovated office has a modern open layout space.
• Innovative work environment. We value our team culture, founded on bright people with passion for their work. We offer bi-monthly Lightening Talks where team members present to their peers about both general and technology topics. Leapfrog values having a balance between work and personal life; we believe people are happier and more productive when they have this balance. We also get to do our “thing” in a former Tinkertoy factory.
• Easy transportation and parking. We are steps from the Dempster Purple Line “L” stop, a couple blocks from the Metra stop, and offer a transit FSA that allows you to dedicate pre-tax dollars to public transportation expenses. There is a dedicated indoors bicycle area for our year-round and seasonal cyclists. Plus, we have street parking far easier than downtown and also have a lottery-assigned back lot.
• Great location.  The Leapfrog office benefits from Evanston’s laid back attitude along with dozens of restaurants within walking distance. Nearby you’ll find Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, coffee shops, and the famous Edzo’s Burger Shop. And, gym and yoga facilities are just down the street.
• Food! Our kitchen is stocked with all-you-can-eat snacks, a variety of coffees, along with sodas. Summers find us noshing on BBQ, and every Friday morning, the office enjoys bagels, donuts, or pastries, not to mention the endless amounts of goodies our amateur chef employees bring in for sharing.

All Leapfrog Online positions are contingent on successful completion of a background check.