Account Director

Cog Culture; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cog Culture in Gurugram seeks an experienced Account Director to lead key client accounts and drive integrated campaigns across digital and mainline platforms.

The ideal candidate has 8–11 years in client servicing, with a proven track record in strategic planning, campaign execution and team leadership. Based in Gurugram, relocation readiness is valued for strategic client partnerships.

Qualifications

• 8–11 years of experience in client servicing within a reputed advertising agency.
• Proven ability to lead integrated campaigns across digital and mainline platforms.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
• Experience mentoring account teams and guiding strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic lead and senior point of contact for key clients.
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of integrated campaigns.
• Guide creative, strategy, media, digital, and production teams.
• Translate briefs into actionable strategies and high-impact campaigns.
• Present strategic recommendations, plans and performance reports.
• Ensure timely delivery within budget and exceed client expectations.
• Build trusted client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Mentor and manage account management teams to high standards.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and competitive landscape.

Skills

Account management

Strategic planning

Client relationships

Leadership

Team mentoring

Integrated campaigns

Education

Marketing/Advertising degree

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 8‑11 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:

• 8‑11 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