Account Director

Boutique Recruiting; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical dental vision

401(k) plan

Bonus program

Brand exposure

Collaborative environment

Autonomy in role

Annual reviews

Onsite hours 8-5

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking an Account Director in Irvine, CA for an established full-service advertising and marketing agency. Lead client relationships, drive account growth, and oversee strategic initiatives across a diverse portfolio.

You will manage day-to-day operations, develop marketing strategies, present to clients, and lead a small team while serving as a trusted advisor to executives. Must have 5–7+ years in the field and willingness to travel domestically.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in advertising or marketing agency environments.
• Proven ability to grow and retain client accounts.
• Experience with CRM systems, websites, and digital marketing campaigns.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and relationship management skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client relationships as strategic advisor while ensuring service, retention, and growth.
• Identify opportunities to upsell and expand existing accounts.
• Oversee day-to-day account operations, deliverables, timelines, and cross-functional coordination.
• Develop and present marketing strategies, campaigns, proposals, and reviews to clients.
• Manage account budgets, profitability, and P&L performance.
• Collaborate with creative, digital, media, and marketing teams to execute campaigns.
• Support new business pitches, RFPs, proposals, contracts, and growth initiatives.
• Provide leadership to 1–2 direct reports and coordinate with senior leadership.
• Build relationships across diverse industries, including healthcare, while navigating priorities.

Skills

Account management

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or communications

Tools

CRM systems

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 growth
• Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts through upselling, new business development, and strategic marketing recommendations
• Oversee day-to-day account operations, client deliverables, project timelines, and cross-functional coordination
• Develop and present marketing strategies, campaign recommendations, proposals, and business reviews to clients
• Manage account budgets, profitability, and P&L performance while identifying opportunities to improve financial results
• Partner with creative, digital, media, and marketing teams to execute integrated campaigns that align with client objectives
• Support new business pitches, RFPs, proposals, contracts, and agency growth initiatives
• Provide leadership and guidance to 1–2 direct reports while collaborating with senior agency leadership
• Build 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 environment
• Proven success managing client relationships, retaining accounts, and identifying opportunities for revenue growth
• Experience managing CRM systems, websites, and digital marketing campaigns
• Strong understanding of integrated marketing strategies, campaign execution, and account profitability
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with experience balancing multiple client accounts and competing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with marketing analytics tools
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of client outcomes, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field preferred, with equivalent professional experience considered
• Healthcare industry experience and proficiency in Adobe InDesign or Photoshop are a plus
• Ability to work onsite in Irvine, CA, with occasional domestic travel of approximately 10–20%

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Potential employer retirement and cash bonus contributions of up to 8% of annual base salary, subject to eligibility, company performance, and plan guidelines
• Opportunity to work directly with established brands and a diverse portfolio of clients
• Collaborative, creative, and team-oriented agency environment
• High level of autonomy, strategic ownership, and direct involvement in client growth initiatives
• Annual performance reviews and opportunities for compensation growth
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM onsite schedule