Account Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus contributions up to 8% of base

Direct work with established brands

Collaborative agency environment

Autonomy and strategic ownership

Annual performance reviews

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting in Irvine, CA seeks an Account Director to lead client relationships and drive growth across diverse brands. You will oversee campaigns, budgets, and cross‑functional teams to deliver measurable results.

With 5–7+ years in advertising, you will craft strategies, present proposals, and own client outcomes. This onsite role offers ownership of strategic growth initiatives and opportunities to work with healthcare accounts.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in advertising/marketing agency environment.
• Proven ability to grow and retain client accounts.
• Experience managing CRM systems, websites, and digital campaigns.
• Strong understanding of integrated marketing strategies and profitability.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications (or equivalent).
• Healthcare industry experience and Adobe InDesign or Photoshop is a plus.
• Onsite in Irvine, CA with ~10–20% travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client relationships, ensuring retention and growth.
• Identify opportunities to upsell and secure new business.
• Oversee day-to-day account operations, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop and present marketing strategies, proposals, and reviews.
• Manage account budgets, profitability, and P&L.
• Collaborate with creative, digital, media, and marketing teams.
• Support new business pitches, RFPs, and contracts.
• Provide leadership to 1–2 direct reports and partner with senior leadership.
• Build relationships across diverse industries, including healthcare.

Skills

Client relationships

Strategic planning

Communication

Presentation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field

Tools

CRM software

Adobe InDesign

Adobe 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

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