Keller Executive Search is looking for an Account Director - Advertising to lead our client's boutique creative agency office in Italy. You will be the strategic and relational anchor for major European clients, driving business growth across the region with a primary focus on international automotive campaigns.
What You'll Do
- Own and manage senior client relationships across multiple European automotive accounts as the primary point of contact.
- 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 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 to grow agency revenue.
- Serve as a cultural and professional bridge between the European team and the US-based leadership.
Team & Environment
You will join a fully remote, hub-based team spread across the US, Latin America, and Europe.
Work Mode
This is a global role supporting clients and teams primarily in Italy and Europe, with collaboration across the US and Latin America.
Keller Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer.
