Account Director (Spanish Bilingual)

Doner; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Doner, a leading integrated marketing agency in Detroit, seeks a senior client lead to drive multi-channel campaigns and strategic counsel across diverse audiences. You will manage executive relationships, oversee budgets, and champion data-driven growth with cross-functional teams.

Applicants should have 8+ years in advertising, bilingual English/Spanish capabilities, and a proven track record of influencer conversations with senior stakeholders. Relocation to/within Detroit area is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of advertising agency experience with client leadership.
• Experience leading campaigns for Hispanic/African American/multicultural audiences.
• Bilingual: English and Spanish.
• Proven track record building trusted client relationships and senior stakeholder discussions.
• Strong understanding of integrated marketing disciplines (digital, social, experiential, CRM, etc.).
• Experience managing large budgets, scopes, forecasts, and profitability.
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring staff.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; project management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior day-to-day client lead and trusted advisor, building executive-level relationships and providing strategic counsel that drives client business objectives.
• Lead the development of integrated marketing strategies and creative briefs, partnering with Strategy, Creative, Analytics, and senior leadership to deliver impactful campaigns.
• Oversee complex, multi-channel campaigns from conception through execution, ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and measurable business results.
• Champion work that effectively connects with multicultural audiences, with a particular focus on U.S. Hispanic and African American consumers and culturally relevant marketing approaches.
• Provide leadership across cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration among Account, Creative, Strategy, Production, Media, and Project Management teams.
• Lead client meetings, business reviews, and presentations, confidently presenting strategic recommendations, performance results, and growth opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to expand client partnerships through organic growth, new initiatives, and innovative marketing solutions.
• Monitor campaign performance, consumer insights, and market trends to develop data-driven recommendations and optimize future initiatives.
• Drive financial accountability across accounts, including budget oversight, forecasting, profitability management, scope development, and billing accuracy.
• Ensure teams are effectively managing timelines, deliverables, and resources while proactively mitigating project risks.
• Collaborate with agency leadership on resource planning, account health, and business development initiatives.
• Integrate emerging AI technologies into daily workflows to support innovation, automation, and operational excellence.

Skills

Client leadership

Multicultural marketing

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Relationship building

Integrated marketing

Budget management

Presentation skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytics

Strategic thinking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Project management software

Job description

Overview

Operating at the intersection of Modern + Main Street, Doner is helping Main Street brands compete in today's marketplace and Modern brands grow by connecting with everyday people. For nearly90 years, Doner has createdcampaigns that earn relevance, influence decisions and drive measurable business impact for some of America's most iconic brands, including RAM Trucks, Meijer, Coca-Cola's fairlife and The UPS Store. The integrated marketing agency is recognized as one of the industry's leading creative forces - bringing together strategy, creative, media, communications, commerce and production to solve today's biggest business challenges.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Serve as the senior day-to-day client lead and trusted advisor, building executive-level relationships and providing strategic counsel that drives client business objectives.
• Lead the development of integrated marketing strategies and creative briefs, partnering with Strategy, Creative, Analytics, and senior leadership to deliver impactful campaigns.
• Oversee complex, multi-channel campaigns from conception through execution, ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and measurable business results.
• Champion work that effectively connects with multicultural audiences, with a particular focus on U.S. Hispanic and African American consumers and culturally relevant marketing approaches.
• Provide leadership across cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration among Account, Creative, Strategy, Production, Media, and Project Management teams.
• Lead client meetings, business reviews, and presentations, confidently presenting strategic recommendations, performance results, and growth opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to expand client partnerships through organic growth, new initiatives, and innovative marketing solutions.
• Monitor campaign performance, consumer insights, and market trends to develop data-driven recommendations and optimize future initiatives.
• Drive financial accountability across accounts, including budget oversight, forecasting, profitability management, scope development, and billing accuracy.
• Ensure teams are effectively managing timelines, deliverables, and resources while proactively mitigating project risks.
• Collaborate with agency leadership on resource planning, account health, and business development initiatives.
• Integrate emerging AI technologies into daily workflows to support innovation, automation, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

What you need to succeed:

• 8+ years of advertising agency experience, including significant client leadership responsibilities and experience managing complex integrated marketing programs.
• Required experience developing and leading campaigns targeting Hispanic/African America/Multicultural audiences.
• Experience managing bilingual creative development and production.
• Proven track record of building trusted client relationships and leading strategic business conversations with senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of integrated marketing disciplines, including digital, social, experiential, content, CRM, video, and traditional media.
• Demonstrated success managing large budgets, scopes of work, forecasts, and agency profitability.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and storytelling skills with the ability to influence decision-makers and inspire internal teams.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior and mid-level account professionals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate performance data into actionable business recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management platforms.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and a passion for delivering outstanding client service and business results.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish.
• Currently based in the Detroit Metro area or open to relocating.

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Doner is an integrated marketing agency operating at the intersection of Modern + Main Street. The agency helps brands earn relevance and influence decisions through strategy, creative, media, communications, commerce and production. Its clients include Stellantis (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT and Alfa Romeo), Meijer, Coca-Cola's fairlife, McDonald's, The UPS Store, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Navy Federal Credit Union, Poland Spring and more. Doner is part of DonerColle Partners, a strategic alliance with Colle McVoy built to help brands win between the coasts through integrated strategy, creative, media and AI-powered innovation. For more information, visit doner.com and donercollepartners.com , and follow Doner and DonerColle Partners on LinkedIn.