Account Director

Skidmore, Inc.; Texas; Presencial; USD 130.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement

Stipends

Descripción de la vacante

Skidmore Studio is seeking an Account Director to partner with clients, project managers, and a creative team to drive meaningful results for CPG brands. This role demands a team-first, growth-minded leader who can articulate strategic vision and deliver compelling presentations.

You'll oversee client relationships, lead meetings, and collaborate with production and creative teams to keep work on schedule and on budget, while identifying new opportunities and expanding partnerships with existing

Formación

• 10+ years of agency CPG experience or equivalent.
• Client-facing and relationship-building in account management or business development.
• Degree in marketing, advertising, communications, business or related field.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee development and growth of client relationships and lead strategic thinking for clients.
• Lead client meetings, weekly check-ins, and account planning sessions.
• Drive proactive planning, uncover new project opportunities, and pitch recommendations to clients.
• Partner with business development to close new opportunities and manage scopes of work.
• Collaborate with project managers, creative, and production to keep projects on time and on budget.
• Participate in brainstorms and strategic planning for clients.
• Advocate for clients and manage conflict, turning difficult conversations into trust-building opportunities.
• Stay updated on CPG branding trends and share insights with the studio.

Conocimientos

CPG branding

Client-facing relationships

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Verbal and written communication

Educación

Degree in marketing/advertising/communications

Descripción del empleo

Skidmore Studio is on the hunt for an Account Director who is ready to partner with our clients, project managers and creative team to make great things happen. We are looking for a team-first, growth-minded leader who is committed to driving real value for our clients while collaborating with a world-class creative crew.

As we are a studio specializing in branding for CPG clients, experience with the consumer packaged goods industry is a must.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

• Be the Ultimate Partner: Oversee the development and growth of extraordinary client relationships. You'll be the primary point of contact, proactively taking the lead on thinking strategically on behalf of your clients, setting clear expectations, and executing killer presentations and meetings
• Run the Show: Prep for, and lead all client meetings, weekly check-ins, and account planning sessions like a pro
• Grow the Business: Build strong relationships by setting clear expectations, delivering work that exceeds expectations, and keeping conversations engaging. You'll drive proactive planning, uncover new project opportunities and pitch recommendations to help clients hit their future goals
• Close the Deal: Partner with our studio's business development team to close new business opportunities—from scope development all the way to an energizing project kick‑off. You'll also actively uncover, pursue, and lock down new scopes of work with your existing clients
• Keep Things Moving: Team up with our project managers, creative, and production crews to keep projects moving forward on time and on budget
• Collaborate Creatively: Contribute to brainstorms, ideation, creative briefings, and strategic planning for your clients
• Be the Advocate: Fiercely advocate for our clients and manage conflict resolution—and embrace the difficult conversations as opportunities to grow trust in the relationship
• Be an Expert: Stay tapped into your favorite content sources (podcasts, newsletters, conferences) about CPG branding and marketing trends. You'll routinely share your strategic POV and industry insights with the studio, and research client strategies to manage branding projects and identify new opportunities

What You Bring (The Qualifications)

• CPG experience is a must! We need 10+ years of relevant agency experience, or the equivalent in brand management/marketing roles specifically with CPG brands
• Client-facing and relationship‑growing chops in account management, planning, sales, or business development
• Solid organizational skills with a proven track record of successfully managing multiple clients and projects
• Stellar presentation and coordination skills—you know how to clearly convey creative strategies and concepts
• Top‑notch verbal and written communication skills
• A degree in marketing, advertising, communications, business, or the experiential equivalent

Are you a Skidmorvian?

• You can work entrepreneurially, navigating through shades of gray
• You are adaptable, resourceful, and ready to wear "multiple hats" and work on multiple clients at the same time, while being present and giving your full attention to only one task at a time
• You bring structure to the nebulous and communicate clearly in the face of ambiguity
• You are deeply curious
• You are endlessly coachable, a continuous learner, and vulnerable about your own growth
• You hold high creative and service standards and are passionate about continuous improvement
• You care more about collaboration and solving problems than being "right", the winner, receiving all the credit, or being in charge
• You capture and respond to feedback in ways that value others
• You strike "not possible" from your vocabulary and substitute it with "how might we..."

Benefits

The Perks (Benefits)

• Time Off: Paid vacation days, 11-13 paid holidays a year, and unlimited paid sick/personal time after your first 60 days of employment
• Health Coverage: The Studio pays a portion of the medical premium for you and eligible family members. Dental and Vision coverage are 100% Studio‑paid for employees
• Retirement: A sponsored 401K savings plan with an employer match after 90 days
• Stipends: A monthly wellness reimbursement, plus a wireless communication stipend to help cover your personal cell phone and home internet