Account Director

Overview

As Account Director for Toyota, you serve as the strategic bridge between the agency and a leading automotive brand. You own the account vision, drive client satisfaction, and ensure delivery of integrated campaigns that move business metrics. You will lead cross-functional teams, shaping strategy and multi-channel execution to meet ambitious KPIs. This role offers impact at scale within a dynamic, innovation-driven, global agency. You’ll partner with senior clients and internal teams to drive growth and elevate Toyota’s brand.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and expand senior-level client relationships, acting as a strategic advisor to Toyota’s marketing and brand teams
• Develop a clear strategic vision for the Toyota account and identify opportunities to evolve services
• Own the direction and execution of multi-channel campaigns (TV, radio, OOH, digital, social, web, content, experiential)
• Take full ownership of account profitability, including revenue forecasting, budgets, and contract negotiations
• Lead the development of data-driven strategic briefs translating business challenges into actionable direction
• Uphold high quality standards, ensuring deliverables are on-brand and compliant with Toyota guidelines
• Coordinate across multiple internal disciplines and external partners to ensure cohesive delivery
• Identify and mitigate strategic, operational, or budget risks
• Maintain expert knowledge of the automotive market and consumer insights to inform recommendations
• Champion innovative initiatives to enhance the agency’s offering and value proposition for Toyota

Key requirements

• Strategic thinking with ability to translate complex challenges into actionable strategies
• Proven success in cultivating senior-level client relationships and driving growth
• Experience leading and developing high-performing account teams
• Deep integrated marketing expertise across traditional, digital, and emerging channels
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing significant budgets and forecasting
• Entrepreneurial problem-solving mindset for growth and innovation
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with stakeholder management
• Operational excellence in managing multi-channel production workflows
• Resilience in fast-paced environments with strong organizational skills
• Professionalism with client service excellence

• Strategic mindset
• Relationship management
• Leadership and mentoring
• Integrated marketing across channels
• Campaign orchestration and cross-functional coordination
• Budget forecasting and financial stewardship

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