Account Director (Production + Agency Experience Preferred, NYC Based)

SoHo Experiential; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative workplace

Job summary

SoHo Experiential is seeking a strategic Account Director to manage integrated brand experiences in New York. The candidate will oversee the development and execution of experiential marketing initiatives, leading cross-functional teams and maintaining client relationships.

With 6-8 years of experience in experiential marketing, excellent communication skills, and strong budget management abilities, the Account Director will play a critical role in the success of various marketing programs, ensuring timely and quality execution.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in Experiential Marketing in an agency client services role.
• Experience managing direct reports.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented individual.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated Account management team for experiential marketing programs.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, translating their vision into programs.
• Develop budgets and provide financial management for projects.

Skills

Experiential Marketing experience

Budget management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Production experience

Job description

We are seeking a strategic Account Director to oversee the development and execution of integrated brand experiences. This role is responsible for driving program strategy, fostering strong client relationships, leading high‑performing account teams, and ensuring flawless execution of experiential marketing initiatives from concept through completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated Account management team that will develop and execute experiential marketing programs for a variety of clients
• Lead in the strategic development and evaluation of integrated marketing programs for new and existing clients
• Work alongside new business to support answering RFPs and briefs
• Serve as primary top‑to‑top contact for clients, translate their vision into best‑in‑class experiential programs
• Promote operational excellence across internal departments for successful project management
• Develop budgets and provide financial management of all experiential programs
• Assess and make recommendations on staffing needs to best service business
• Set, measure, and report on key performance indicators
• Manage cross‑functional team members and related vendors/partners in the development of brand programs
• Create timelines that meet the needs of various stakeholders
• Manage external vendors and internal stakeholders to bring creative ideas to life, on time and within budget
• Travel on‑site to events (National)

What You Bring To The Table

• 6‑8 years of Experiential Marketing experience in agency client services role
• Experience managing direct reports to service day‑to‑day business
• Production Experience (preferred)
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, with excellent communication skills
• Self‑starter, outgoing, energetic, gregarious personality
• Exceptional communication/organizational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Have strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills
• Strong budget management skills
• Be in our New York City office (hybrid schedule)

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
• Generous PTO, including vacation, holidays, and wellness days.
• Professional growth opportunities in a dynamic, creative environment.
• A collaborative, inclusive workplace that values people as much as the work we create.
• Certain employee benefits are only applicable to full‑time employees.

SoHo Experiential is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.