Group Account Director , Environmental Advocacy and Marketing

About the role

Cox Ideabar , an integrated brand, creative, and media marketing center for creativity, is seeking a Group Account Director to shape powerful brand stories for the newly formed Environmental Advocacy & Marketing department . Our ideal candidate is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing high-impact relationships and integrated marketing engagements who has a true passion for our environment and the role we play in keeping wild places wild . This role will oversee the portfolio of relationships and associated integrated marketing scopes for Environmental Advocacy & Marketing , while also stewarding external agency relationships and associated integrated marketing scopes.

Responsibilities

• Partner Leadership & Relationship Management
• Build extraordinary relationships with the entire Environmental Advocacy & Marketing department by serving as a trusted marketing advisor and demonstrating sound judgment and business acumen .
• Monitor partner satisfaction through quantitative and qualitative feedback .
• Collaborate with partnership team colleagues to advance partner satisfaction, retention, and growth .
• Gather and communicate partner insights to the broader team to enhance the partner experienc e.
• Support partner conflict resolution and maintain open communication with partnership teams and functional leaders .
• Integrated Marketing Leadership
• Architect end-to-end marketing strategies including full-funnel campaigns that align with partner business goals.
• Negotiate statements of work and fee arrangements for new engagements led by Environmental Advocacy & Marketing , but on behalf of partner brands such as Loop Tackle and Kuiu .
• L ead RFP responses and develop strategic recommendations in partnership with subject matter experts .
• Ensure seamless transitions of new engagements to the broader partnerships team .
• Enterprise Strategy & Growth
• Identify , evaluat e , and articulat e opportunities for Cox Ideabar to drive impact and growth across the enterprise
• Develop strategies for growth and actively pursue new opportunities for the Environmental Advocacy & Marketing team.
• Extend perspective and knowledge of real-time business results to inform new business approaches and needed supporting materials (e.g., case studies, pitch decks) .
• Represent Cox Ideabar in high-level executive meetings, partner meetings, and industry events .
• Operational Excellence & Capability Stewardship
• Own storytelling of the Cox Ideabar's capabilities, including narrative development, supporting assets, and executive presentations .
• Evaluate new vendor and agency partners to enhance media service offerings .
• Maintain up-to-date financial forecasting and billing for new engagements .
• Provide talent evaluation and recommendations to senior leadership based on partner feedback .
• Ensure best practices and conformance with agency policies and procedures .
• Required Qualifications:
• Passion for the outdoors, conservation initiatives, and revitalizing our environment through advocacy and marking campaigns.

Requirements

• Prior experience with conservation and sustainability brands and/or work.
• Prior experience with global policy and/or advocacy work.
• Strategic creative, brand, and media experience with digital marketing expertise , including p rior experience stewarding work across the following formats: Website, Video, Events & Experiences, Print, and Grassroots/ Community Activation.
• Proficiency in storytelling to enhance partner trust and satisfaction.
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Additional Information

Company Cox Enterprises Job Family Group Marketing Job Profile Advertising Sr Manager Management Level Sr Manager - Non People Leader Flexible Work Option Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week Travel % Yes, 5% of the time Work Shift Day

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