Account Director (NY - Remote)

Saylor; New York (NY); Remote; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative creative agency is seeking a passionate Account Director to lead client relationships and drive growth for consumer brands. This full-time role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in digital marketing, particularly in the travel and luxury sectors. You'll oversee integrated marketing campaigns, manage complex projects, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables. If you're ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment and mentor junior team members, this opportunity offers a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k

Generous Vacation

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in account management or supervision in a marketing agency.
• Proven track record of growing existing business and building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead account planning and execution, ensuring timely project delivery.
• Identify organic growth opportunities within assigned accounts.

Skills

Account Management

Digital Marketing

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Related Field

Job description

About Saylor

Saylor is an LA-based creative agency for entertainment brands and brands who seek to entertain. We are an office filled with passionate people who love to work together to develop authentic, sharable content that inspires fans across the internet. We represent a wide range of clients including Netflix, Disney, Amazon, Hulu, Paramount+, and more.

We’re a close-knit team of creatives who value collaboration, quality of work, innovation, and most importantly: being social. In the office, we aim to create a supportive environment where individuals are encouraged to work together to problem-solve for our clients.

Position Overview

Saylor is looking for an Account Director based on the east coast to manage and grow client relationships for our consumer brand clients. Reporting to the Group Account Director, this role will serve as the primary client contact for assigned accounts, ensuring successful execution of campaigns and initiatives while driving client satisfaction and account growth.

The Account Director will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, overseeing campaign execution, and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality work. The Account Director plays a pivotal role in maintaining strong client relationships, leading projects, and identifying opportunities for organic account growth.

The ideal candidate is an experienced account leader with a strong background in digital and social marketing who thrives in a fast-paced environment. They should have experience working with consumer brands, particularly in the travel and/or luxury space; be adept at managing complex projects; have a deep understanding of creative and strategic processes.

Location and Salary

This is a full-time, exempt role with a salary range of $115,000-$150,000, depending on experience and this candidate must be based in New York / New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Lead account planning and execution, ensuring projects align with client objectives and are delivered on time and within scope/budget.
• Maintain a deep understanding of client business goals and marketing priorities, proactively identifying ways to add value.
• Work closely with the Group Account Director to develop and implement account strategies that drive client success and business growth.
• Identify organic growth opportunities within assigned accounts, collaborating with senior leadership on proposals and upsell strategies.
• Oversee integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, influencer, production and paid media, ensuring flawless execution.
• Manage SOWs, budgets, and project timelines, keeping projects on track while balancing client needs and agency resources.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet client expectations.
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues that may arise during project execution.
• Track and report on key performance metrics, ensuring insights are shared with clients to optimize future initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, helping them develop client management skills.
  
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with at least 4 years in account management or supervision in a marketing or creative agency.
• Proven track record of growing existing business, identifying strategic opportunities, and building long-term client relationships.
• Expertise in managing complex, multi-faceted projects across digital marketing, creative production, and integrated campaigns.
• Strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into actionable plans.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-making at the highest levels.
• Experience in digital marketing, including organic, paid, and influencer marketing, is strongly preferred.
• Travel and/or luxury experience is a plus.
  
  

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, health insurance, 401k, generous vacation, and great opportunities for growth within the company.

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Saylor is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.