Group Account Director (Bilingual English/Korean)

Cheil Dallas - Plano, TX

Full-time - Senior

Plano, TX

101-250 employees

About the position

The Group Account Director (Bilingual English/Korean) at Cheil Dallas is a senior leadership role responsible for managing multiple business verticals, particularly those centered around Korean clients. This position requires a blend of strategic leadership, client management, and team oversight, ensuring that integrated marketing plans are executed effectively while fostering a positive agency culture. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, cultural understanding, and the ability to navigate complex client relationships, all while driving innovative marketing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the business lead for multiple assigned business verticals, managing a portfolio of Korean-centered clients.
• Proactively seek opportunities to partner with agency leadership and expand the business portfolio.
• Provide strategic leadership and a roadmap for the business that integrates all disciplines, including strategy, creative, media, production, and analytics.
• Encourage a positive, professional environment that supports clients, management, teammates, and the work.
• Set a standard of excellence through coaching and mentorship to develop strong, motivated internal teams.
• Identify challenges and bring in agency leadership to offer solutions.
• Build strong relationships with senior clients and manage tough conversations to ensure account health.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring appropriate work distribution and engagement.
• Manage financial operations across assigned lines of business, adhering to the Scope of Work.
• Lead new business pitches and stay informed on industry trends.

Requirements

• Fluent in Korean and Korean business culture.
• Bachelor's Degree in advertising, marketing, strategic communication, or a related field.
• 15+ years of integrated advertising agency experience or a combination of agency and in-house preferred.
• 10+ years of supervisory experience and 5+ years as the leader of client business, particularly in social media and influencer work.
• Proven track record of solid client partnership and exemplary team leadership.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Korean and English, with experience presenting to C-Suite executives.
• Experience managing large-scale integrated campaigns and content production.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with broadcast/digital, social, email, video production, photo shoots, and audio recording sessions.
• Well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in a hybrid office environment with a minimum of 2 days in the office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $106K - $134K per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Flexible work environment with hybrid options.