Account Director

Take the next step in your agency career with an opportunity to lead major Enterprise client accounts, shape integrated performance marketing strategies and play a key role in the growth of an award-winning global agency. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced client services leader with deep digital marketing expertise looking to take ownership of a high-value portfolio in a newly created Account Director position.

Job Overview
This Account Director role is a senior, client-facing leadership position where you’ll combine strategic advisory work with hands-on ownership of a portfolio of large, complex Enterprise accounts. You’ll set the vision for each client engagement, lead cross-functional teams and make sure every piece of work delivers against the client’s wider business objectives.

Reporting to a Senior Account Director or Group Account Director, you’ll have a high level of independence to manage your accounts, identify opportunities early and influence senior decision-makers on the client side.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:
Leading the strategic direction across a portfolio of key client accounts, aligned with long-term business goalsActing as the agency’s lead relationship holder with Director, VP and C-level client stakeholdersDelivering proactive, insight-led recommendations that shape client marketing strategies and business outcomesLeading and mentoring cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, joined-up deliveryIdentifying opportunities to grow accounts and expand partnerships across the agency’s full range of servicesManaging client relationships autonomously, anticipating needs, mitigating risks and resolving complex challengesOverseeing account health, including forecasting, resourcing and financial performanceChampioning an exceptional client experience while continually improving internal processes and team performance

Here are the skills you’ll need:
At least 7 years’ experience within a digital marketing agency, with deep expertise in performance marketing and integrated digital strategyAt least 3 years leading large, complex Enterprise-level client engagements with full ownership and accountabilityProven experience advising VP and C-level stakeholders and influencing marketing directionA strong track record of developing and leading integrated strategies across SEO, SEM, paid social, display, content and other performance channelsExperience growing accounts by identifying opportunities and expanding scopeExperience managing and developing direct reports or leading cross-functional teamsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to present at executive levelStrong working knowledge of data, analytics and performance measurementGoogle Ads and Google Analytics certifications would be advantageous but are not essentialHighly autonomous, proactive and solutions-focused, with a commitment to outstanding client service
Work Permissions
You must reside in the United States and have the legal right to work there. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Here are the benefits of this job:
Base salary of $120,000 to $130,000 DOECommission and bonus eligibleFully remote working within the USMedical, dental and vision cover with a choice of plansFlexible paid time off16 weeks’ maternity leave and 6 weeks’ paternity leaveHSA with employer contribution, plus healthcare and dependent care FSAsEmployer-paid disability, life and AD&D insuranceWellbeing app subscription and virtual healthcare support401(k) retirement plan with Roth optionHome office technology stipendClear progression towards Senior Account Director and Group Account DirectorPerformance marketing continues to offer excellent career opportunities for professionals who enjoy combining strategic thinking with measurable results. An Account Director plays a vital role in building executive-level client relationships, guiding multidisciplinary teams and driving long-term business growth. This Account Director opportunity provides an excellent platform to lead high-value Enterprise accounts within an award-winning and growing global agency.