Account directors organize and control the marketing and advertising activities of an organization. They collaborate with creative teams to come up with concepts, plan projects, control budgets, minimize risk and carry out campaigns. Additionally, they create and maintain relationships with clients in a proactive manner.
Behavioral or situational questions
- How will you manage the team members that aren't working out as planned?
- How do you accomplish your goals?
- Describe an instance when you didn't accomplish a goal and how you handled it.
- How can you inspire your team to perform at their highest level?
- If a difficult task that will help your agency expand is given to you, what will you do to perform well and get through the challenges you face?
- How frequently do you achieve revenue goals and high customer satisfaction levels?
Skill related questions
- List the most important skills of an account director.
- What do you understand by brief, and what should an effective brief contain?
- What methods do you use to conduct performance appraisal and provide feedback?
- Do you have any background in marketing, design, or advertising?
- Are you capable of leading a group of individuals and providing helpful remarks?
- Can you define your leadership style in a single word?
General questions
- How were you made aware of this position?
- Describe your curriculum vitae to us.
- What were your long-term objectives, how did you accomplish them, and did you?
- What steps do you take to sustain the culture you want at your firm, and how important is company culture to you?
- What initiatives would you take to boost this company's revenue?
- Which of your professional accomplishments have you found to be the most significant so far?
Conclusion
These questions are meant to give an idea of the kind of experience and skills an account director should have, but keep in mind that it’s not limited to this list, and the questions could vary depending on your company culture.