Account Director - Advertising

1 hour, 45 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Sales and Business Development
Keller Executive Search

Keller Executive Search

Keller Executive Search is a leading global headhunting and recruitment firm with a presence in 48 countries. We specialize in finding quality leaders to drive business success through retained executive search and a range of curated services, includin...

Professional Services
1-10

Description

  • Own and manage senior client relationships across multiple European automotive accounts as the primary point of contact.
  • Translate client briefs and business goals into clear scopes, timelines, and execution plans for internal teams.
  • Lead campaigns end-to-end from strategy and creative development through production and final delivery.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams across creative, production, and social media to meet deadlines and quality standards.
  • Act as the day-to-day leader of the Milan office and set local priorities.
  • Manage relationships with international market teams and ensure they receive the assets and support they need.
  • Oversee website management, brand identity projects, and social media coordination as part of an integrated client offering.
  • Handle financial and commercial processes with client purchasing teams, including submission, negotiation, and approval of documents.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities to grow agency revenue.
  • Serve as a bridge between the European team and US-based leadership.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as an Account Director at a creative advertising agency.
  • Fluent Italian, spoken and written, plus professional-level English.
  • Experience managing complex, multi-market international accounts with senior client stakeholders.
  • Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering integrated campaigns end-to-end.
  • Comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Willingness to work as a Partita IVA contractor for Italy-based team members.
  • Based in Italy, or willing to relocate, with availability for in-person client meetings in Turin as needed.
  • Automotive sector experience is preferred but not required.
  • Familiarity with or passion for multicultural and global marketing is preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Spanish is preferred.
  • A client or industry network in Italy or broader Europe that can support business development is preferred.
  • Experience in a larger agency or transitioning to a leaner, more independent structure is preferred.

Benefits

  • Base salary of €70,000–€75,000 per year.
  • Performance incentives tied to new business generation and overall office growth.
  • Unlimited PTO.
  • Fully remote, flexible, results-driven working model.

Interested in this position?

Apply directly on the company website

Apply Now

Similar Roles

Outbound Sales Development Representative, Remote, Latin America

Bluelight Consulting 11-50 Internet Software & Services

Bluelight is hiring a Remote Outbound Sales Development Representative in Latin America to generate and qualify new sales opportunities for its software consultancy and support business growth.

CRM Email Marketing HubSpot Social Media Marketing
52 minutes ago

Outbound Sales Development Representative, Remote, Latin America

Bluelight Consulting 11-50 Internet Software & Services

Bluelight is hiring a remote Outbound Sales Development Representative in Latin America to generate and qualify new sales opportunities for its software consultancy and support growth across client-facing outbound programs.

CRM Email Marketing HubSpot Social Media Marketing
58 minutes ago

Outbound Sales Development Representative, Remote, Latin America

Bluelight Consulting 11-50 Internet Software & Services

Bluelight is hiring a remote Outbound Sales Development Representative in Latin America to generate and qualify new business opportunities for its software consultancy and support its growth across the U.S., Central America, and South America.

CRM Email Marketing HubSpot
1 hour, 9 minutes ago

Sales Development Representative (Turismo & Hotelería) - REMOTO

Distro 11-50 Internet Software & Services

Sales Development Representative for an international hospitality account at Solvo Global, handling reservations, customer support, and closing inbound sales leads remotely from Argentina or Mexico.

CRM
1 hour, 13 minutes ago

You're on a roll! Sign up now to keep applying.

Sign Up

Already have an account? Log in

Used by 14,729+ remote workers