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Senior Account Director

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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Account Director based in the United States.

This senior leadership role sits at the core of client partnership and strategic account management, overseeing high-value client relationships and driving long-term business growth. The Senior Account Director acts as both a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and a key internal leader guiding multidisciplinary teams. The role combines strategic planning, financial stewardship, and operational excellence across complex, multi-channel programs. You will be responsible for ensuring delivery quality while unlocking new opportunities for account expansion. Acting as the primary escalation point, you will bring clarity and direction across fast-moving, high-stakes client environments. This is a highly visible position that requires strong commercial judgment, leadership maturity, and the ability to translate strategy into execution.

Accountabilities:

  • Lead end-to-end management of a portfolio of key client accounts, ensuring consistent delivery excellence across all campaigns and workstreams
  • Own strategic direction, annual planning, and quarterly business reviews, aligning client objectives with media and growth opportunities
  • Oversee financial performance including budgets, forecasting, margin protection, and resourcing decisions across accounts
  • Manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiation, compliance, invoicing, and performance tracking
  • Drive operational efficiency by improving workflows, planning systems, and cross-functional coordination across teams
  • Serve as senior escalation point for complex delivery or client challenges, ensuring timely and effective resolution
  • Identify and execute organic growth opportunities within existing accounts and support new business initiatives when required
  • Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering capability growth, accountability, and strong performance standards

    • Requirements:

    • 8–12 years of experience in marketing, with 7+ years in senior account management or client leadership roles within a media or integrated agency
    • Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-channel accounts with senior stakeholder engagement
    • Strong leadership background with experience managing, mentoring, and developing teams
    • Demonstrated financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, scope management, and margin optimization
    • Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and commercial oversight
    • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with confidence leading executive-level discussions and QBRs
    • Strong strategic mindset with the ability to connect media investment to measurable business outcomes
    • Highly organized, adaptable, and capable of leading teams through ambiguity in fast-paced environments

      • Benefits:

      • Competitive salary aligned with senior-level industry benchmarks
      • Hybrid or fully remote work flexibility depending on location
      • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
      • Profit-sharing or performance-based incentive program
      • Autonomy in shaping your workflow and account leadership approach
      • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
      • Exposure to high-profile client accounts and strategic initiatives.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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