Marketing Account Director

Integrated Merchandising Systems (IMS) is a full-service marketing agency specializing in creative concept development, account management, procurement, warehousing and fulfillment for major brands and retailers. Our primary focus is in Point-of-Purchase/Point-of-Sale (in-store promotional signage and displays) and Branded Merchandise (apparel, gifts, and promotional incentive items).
Visit us at: www.imsfastpak.com

IMS is wholly owned by Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC), a strategic holding company that manages a portfolio of global market leaders operating in the disciplines of advertising, marketing services, specialty communications, interactive/digital media and media buying services. Omnicom is the largest conglomerate of Marketing, Advertising, and Corporate Communication Firms. www.omnicomgroup.com


IMS is seeking Marketing Account Directors to lead our Fortune 500 Accounts! Account Management/Project Management or Sales experience? Keep reading!

IMS is currently seeking an Account Director to work in the Morton Grove office (just north of Chicago). This position will lead a dedicated, Consumer Packaged Goods focused team in the development and execution of impactful, sales-driving point-of-sale and premium materials for our industry-leading client.

Areas of accountability will include:
?Partner closely with key client contacts
?Oversee the management of the POS/premium process, including; ideation merchandising, procurement, warehousing and fulfillment
?Present and sell IMS services/ideas to senior level client contacts
?Gain intimate understanding of client?s brands?be a strategic partner across all client strategic initiatives
?Develop and present strategically sound business building ideas to our clients
?Ensure account delivery against consistently aggressive deadlines
?Develop and organize a strong internal team while assisting with career pathing
?Ability to prioritize multiple projects and requests simultaneously
?Establish and enforce adherence to timelines while proactively managing client expectations against IMS deliverables


For consideration, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in related field, **and a minimum of 9-10 years of retail/CPG/agency management experience**.
Project management experience in POS and in-store communication coupled with related brand management and project management skills strongly desired. Candidates must have advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, experience.
-Please include salary requirements in your cover letter or resume.

E-mail or send resume (SUBJECT: AcctDirector) to:

Recruiter@IMSfastpak.com

IMS, Attn: Human Resources
8338 Austin Avenue
Morton Grove, IL 60053

IMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please no phone calls or recruiting agencies