Account Director, Beauty

About the role

The ideal candidate will be an Account Director with a proven track record in the beauty industry, bringing a strong blend of influencer expertise, digital creative strategy, and a deep understanding of pop culture. They should be able to identify emerging trends, translate them into smart, culturally relevant recommendations, and lead integrated campaigns across earned and influencer channels.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact to clients, continually fostering client-agency relationship to build trust and become a valuable resource and counselor to clients
• Lead integrated campaigns across earned and influencer channels, ensuring both work together to support the broader communications approach
• Identify emerging trends and pop culture moments and translate them into smart, culturally relevant recommendations for clients
• Stay ahead of the emerging world of AI, exploring how new tools and technologies can enhance creative strategy, media outreach, and campaign execution
• Oversee and implement strategic communications programming
• Develop and drive thoughtful earned media strategies that complement influencer and digital creative efforts
• Execute creative campaigns, brand partnerships, and influencer programs
• Manage and delegate responsibilities of daily workflow of multiple accounts while driving consistent media results
• Communicate account status to agency management regularly
• Provide strategic guidance to clients and team members on an ongoing basis; anticipate and address clients' needs
• Troubleshoot media, team, or strategy problems as they arise; seek senior management input when appropriate
• Motivate team members by promptly reviewing work and providing constructive feedback
• Strive to develop the best communication and presentation skills possible to effectively articulate ideas to clients, colleagues, and others
• Conduct and lead monthly conference calls and meetings with clients
• Develop and maintain relationships with influential members of the media, influencers, and their agents
• Provide guidance and leadership to team members on effective pitching, team issues, account workflow, and general account issues
• Participate in the development of materials for new business opportunities including timelines, proposals, business decks, and case studies; assist in generating new business leads
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients
• Misc. research, duties, and projects as required

Requirements

Preferred candidates will have a B.S./B.A. in Public Relations or a related field, at least 6 years of PR agency experience, and a strong blend of influencer expertise, digital creative strategy, and a deep understanding of pop culture. They should also have proven ability to identify emerging trends and translate them into culturally relevant campaign recommendations, experience leading integrated campaigns across earned and influencer channels, strong media relations experience with the ability to develop and drive earned media strategy, experience with and genuine interest in the emerging world of AI, excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, strong leadership and motivation skills, and proven client relations, management, and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have a B.S./B.A. in Public Relations or a related field, at least 6 years of PR agency experience, and a strong blend of influencer expertise, digital creative strategy, and a deep understanding of pop culture. They should also have proven ability to identify emerging trends and translate them into culturally relevant campaign recommendations, experience leading integrated campaigns across earned and influencer channels, strong media relations experience with the ability to develop and drive earned media strategy, experience with and genuine interest in the emerging world of AI, excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, strong leadership and motivation skills, and proven client relations, management, and supervisory skills.

Skills

Preferred candidates will have a B.S./B.A. in Public Relations or a related field, at least 6 years of PR agency experience, and a strong blend of influencer expertise, digital creative strategy, and a deep understanding of pop culture. They should also have proven ability to identify emerging trends and translate them into culturally relevant campaign recommendations, experience leading integrated campaigns across earned and influencer channels, strong media relations experience with the ability to develop and drive earned media strategy, experience with and genuine interest in the emerging world of AI, excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, strong leadership and motivation skills, and proven client relations, management, and supervisory skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits & wellness programs including partnership with ClassPass!

Flexible PTOSummer Fridays and Winter, Spring, and Fall Fridays too!

Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance

Expanded parental leave and family planning support

Continuous learning through “5W University” and development initiatives

Student Loan Reimbursement

Professional Development Support

Exclusive access to season tickets for pro sports teams along with Broadway shows, and more!

Charitable giving, including matching donations