Account Director – Events

Acosta

Account Director leading events and client services for Acosta Marketing Group. Overseeing strategic development, creative executions, and managing client relationships in the marketing sector.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$84,100 - CA$115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in recruiting and retaining of a portfolio of strong revenue-generating clients for Acosta Marketing Group.
Serve as primary contact for coordination of strategic development, creative development, and mediaplans and tactical execution (may include merchandising and other retail objectives) for client’s brand(s).
Serve assigned retailers with creative initiatives, execution elements and coordinate timelines and logistics of all proposed, pending and confirmed projects.
Serve as the primary point of contact to selected AMG clients and the secondary contact (behind CSD) for certain clients.
Facilitate and approve the communication, presentation and creation of promotional campaigns that meet client’s sales and marketing objectives.
Support corporate platform initiatives.
Interact with clients and retailers to activate profitable platform events.
Serve as the marketing expert and integrate with sales team to help deliver sales volume number by leveraging ownable marketing platforms.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, or related field.
Research/analysis experience a plus.
Eight years agency experience in retail or consumer packaged goods preferred.
3 years of Sr. Events Producer or Sr. Events Management.
Research/analysis experience a plus.
Eight years agency experience in retail or consumer packaged goods preferred.
Self-motivated; self starter; strong leadership and management ability.
Strong presentation skills, speaking ability and interpersonal skills.
Thorough understanding of core advertising and marketing functions: creative developments, brand management, media buying, post promotional analysis, financial ramifications.
Broker, Manufacturer, Advertising Agency, and Promotional Agency understanding of roles and functions.
Be able to prioritize multiple demands (retailer, manufacturer, Acosta) simultaneously and influence associates for results.
Proven analytical ability with strong attention to detail.
Assertive, creative, team player and proven sense of urgency.
Proficiency with computers including in-depth knowledge of Microsoft suite of products, especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and a working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, scanning, Photo Shop, etc.
Prefer having experience working with programs at retail

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Retail Acosta is a leading sales and marketing agency that connects brands with consumers across various retail and foodservice channels. The company leverages proprietary data, integrated marketing strategies, and retail execution services to enhance brand visibility and influence purchase decisions. With over 100 years in business, Acosta helps clients navigate the complexities of both brick-and-mortar and online marketplaces, ensuring their products are positioned effectively within the competitive landscape. Account Director – Events 🔥 0 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Toronto – Hybrid 💵 $84.1k - $115k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 🧑‍💼 Account Executive Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Participate in recruiting and retaining of a portfolio of strong revenue-generating clients for Acosta Marketing Group.
Serve as primary contact for coordination of strategic development, creative development, and mediaplans and tactical execution (may include merchandising and other retail objectives) for client’s brand(s).
Serve assigned retailers with creative initiatives, execution elements and coordinate timelines and logistics of all proposed, pending and confirmed projects.
Serve as the primary point of contact to selected AMG clients and the secondary contact (behind CSD) for certain clients.
Facilitate and approve the communication, presentation and creation of promotional campaigns that meet client’s sales and marketing objectives.
Support corporate platform initiatives.
Interact with clients and retailers to activate profitable platform events.
Serve as the marketing expert and integrate with sales team to help deliver sales volume number by leveraging ownable marketing platforms. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, or related field.
Research/analysis experience a plus.
Eight years agency experience in retail or consumer packaged goods preferred.
3 years of Sr. Events Producer or Sr. Events Management.
Research/analysis experience a plus.
Eight years agency experience in retail or consumer packaged goods preferred.
Self-motivated; self starter; strong leadership and management ability.
Strong presentation skills, speaking ability and interpersonal skills.
Thorough understanding of core advertising and marketing functions: creative developments, brand management, media buying, post promotional analysis, financial ramifications.
Broker, Manufacturer, Advertising Agency, and Promotional Agency understanding of roles and functions.
Be able to prioritize multiple demands (retailer, manufacturer, Acosta) simultaneously and influence associates for results.
Proven analytical ability with strong attention to detail.
Assertive, creative, team player and proven sense of urgency.
Proficiency with computers including in-depth knowledge of Microsoft suite of products, especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and a working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, scanning, Photo Shop, etc.
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Hard Skills & Tools

advertisingmarketingbrand managementmedia buyingpromotional analysisevent productionevent managementresearchanalysis

Soft Skills

leadershipmanagementpresentation skillsinterpersonal skillsself-motivatedcreativeteam playerattention to detailability to prioritize