Account Director

Cog Culture; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cog Culture seeks a seasoned Account Director to lead key client accounts and drive integrated campaigns across digital and mainline platforms. The role requires 8–10 years in a reputed agency and a proven ability to manage client relationships and multi-disciplinary teams.

You will translate briefs into strategic recommendations, oversee planning and execution, and present performance insights to clients. Based in Gurugram, you will mentor account teams and identify growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of client servicing experience in a reputed advertising agency.
• Experience in both digital and mainline advertising and integrated campaigns.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate briefs into strategic campaigns and high-impact recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the strategic lead and senior point of contact for key clients.
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of integrated campaigns (digital + mainline).
• Oversee and guide internal teams - creative, strategy, media, digital, and production.
• Translate client briefs into actionable strategies and high-impact campaigns.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations, campaign plans, and performance reports.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet/exceed client expectations.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and identify opportunities for business growth.
• Mentor and manage account management teams to deliver at a high standard.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, market insights, and competitive landscape.

Skills

Client servicing

Strategic planning

Campaign execution

Team leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Industry insights

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Account Director to lead key client accounts and drive integrated campaigns across digital and mainline platforms. The ideal candidate will bring 8-10 years of hands-on experience in a reputed advertising agency, with proven expertise in client relationship management, strategic planning, campaign execution, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the strategic lead and senior point of contact for key clients
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of integrated campaigns (digital + mainline)
• Oversee and guide internal teams - creative, strategy, media, digital, and production
• Translate client briefs into actionable strategies and high-impact campaigns
• Develop and present strategic recommendations, campaign plans, and performance reports
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet/exceed client expectations
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and identify opportunities for business growth
• Mentor and manage account management teams to deliver at a high standard
• Stay ahead of industry trends, market insights, and competitive landscape

Requirements:

• 8-10 years of experience in client servicing within a reputed advertising agency
• Strong understanding and experience in both digital and mainline advertising
• Proven track record of managing integrated campaigns and brand strategy
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to think strategically while also managing execution with precision
• Experience in managing and mentoring a team
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field
• Candidates must be currently based in Gurugram or open to relocating