Account Director: Growth & Client Strategy

VML; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VML in New York is seeking an Account Director to lead strategic growth for a select portfolio of client partners. You will collaborate with Strategy, Creative, and CX teams to transform client objectives into integrated marketing programs and ensure on-time, on-brand delivery.

You will manage senior-level relationships, drive multi-account leadership, oversee budgeting and billing, and identify opportunities to grow business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Six to ten-plus years of agency experience.
• Strong account management, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term account success and growth strategies.
• Partner with Strategy and Planning to translate client objectives into actionable marketing strategies.
• Lead and manage a book of business with senior-level client relationships.
• Oversee internal teams to meet client goals and ensure project delivery.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to agency growth.
• Manage monthly billing and forecasting, escalating billing issues as needed.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment with the ability to make decisions.

Skills

Account management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Multichannel marketing

Advertising knowledge

Budgeting

Strategic briefing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field

Job description

VML in New York is seeking an Account Director to lead strategic growth for a select portfolio of client partners. You will collaborate with Strategy, Creative, and CX teams to transform client objectives into integrated marketing programs and ensure on-time, on-brand delivery.

You will manage senior-level relationships, drive multi-account leadership, oversee budgeting and billing, and identify opportunities to grow business.