Account Director

Position Title: Account Director An established, full-service advertising and marketing agency in Irvine, CA, is seeking an experienced Account Director to lead client relationships, drive account growth, and oversee strategic marketing initiatives across a diverse portfolio of clients. This role will manage day-to-day account operations, develop marketing strategies, identify new business opportunities, and collaborate with creative, digital, and account teams to deliver measurable results. The Account Director will also oversee account budgets, lead client presentations, and manage a small team while serving as a trusted strategic advisor to clients. The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years of advertising or marketing agency experience, a proven ability to grow and retain client accounts, and strong strategic, analytical, and relationship management skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, business-minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants meaningful ownership over client strategy, recognizable brands, and agency growth. Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000 / annually, DOE Responsibilities Lead and manage client relationships, serving as a trusted strategic advisor while ensuring exceptional service, retention, and account growthIdentify opportunities to expand existing accounts through upselling, new business development, and strategic marketing recommendationsOversee day-to-day account operations, client deliverables, project timelines, and cross-functional coordinationDevelop and present marketing strategies, campaign recommendations, proposals, and business reviews to clientsManage account budgets, profitability, and P&L performance while identifying opportunities to improve financial resultsPartner with creative, digital, media, and marketing teams to execute integrated campaigns that align with client objectivesSupport new business pitches, RFPs, proposals, contracts, and agency growth initiativesProvide leadership and guidance to 1–2 direct reports while collaborating with senior agency leadershipBuild relationships across diverse industries, including healthcare, while navigating complex client needs and changing priorities Requirements 5–7+ years of experience in advertising, marketing, account management, or a related agency environmentProven success managing client relationships, retaining accounts, and identifying opportunities for revenue growthExperience managing CRM systems, websites, and digital marketing campaignsStrong understanding of integrated marketing strategies, campaign execution, and account profitabilityExcellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skillsStrong organizational and project management abilities with experience balancing multiple client accounts and competing prioritiesProficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with marketing analytics toolsAbility to work independently, take ownership of client outcomes, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsBachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field preferred, with equivalent professional experience consideredHealthcare industry experience and proficiency in Adobe InDesign or Photoshop are a plusAbility to work onsite in Irvine, CA, with occasional domestic travel of approximately 10–20% Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement planPotential employer retirement and cash bonus contributions of up to 8% of annual base salary, subject to eligibility, company performance, and plan guidelinesOpportunity to work directly with established brands and a diverse portfolio of clientsCollaborative, creative, and team-oriented agency environmentHigh level of autonomy, strategic ownership, and direct involvement in client growth initiativesAnnual performance reviews and opportunities for compensation growthMonday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM onsite schedule If you're a strategic account leader who knows how to build lasting client partnerships, grow business, and deliver exceptional marketing results, apply today to take the next step in your agency career.