Account Director - Advertising
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Keller Executive SearchCreative Advertising
ItalyContractDirector
Salary70000 - 75000 EUR per year
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Job Details
- Languages
- Italian, English
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Account Director at a creative advertising agency
- Fluent Italian (spoken and written)
- Professional-level English
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-market international accounts with senior client stakeholders
- Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering integrated campaigns end-to-end
- Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
- Willingness to work as a Partita IVA contractor
- Based in Italy, or willing to relocate with availability for in-person client meetings in Turin as needed
- Experience within the automotive sector (a plus)
- Familiarity with or passion for multicultural and global marketing
- Working knowledge of Spanish
- A network of client or industry relationships in Italy or broader Europe that could support business development
- Experience working at or transitioning from a larger agency into a leaner, more independent structure
Responsibilities
- Own and manage senior client relationships across multiple European automotive accounts, serving as the primary point of contact and trusted partner
- Translate client briefs and goals into clear scopes, timelines, and actionable plans for internal creative, production, and social media teams
- Lead the full campaign lifecycle — from initial strategy through creative development, production, and final delivery
- Coordinate cross-functional internal teams to ensure all deliverables are met on time and to the highest standard
- Act as the de facto head of the Milan office, setting day-to-day priorities and ensuring seamless collaboration across the global team
- Manage relationships with international market teams, ensuring they receive the assets and support they need
- Oversee website management, brand identity projects, and social media coordination as part of a fully integrated client offering
- Manage financial and commercial processes with client purchasing teams — including submission, negotiation, and approval of financial documents
- Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities, leveraging your network to introduce and grow agency revenue
- Serve as a cultural and professional bridge between the European team and the US-based leadership
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