Associate Account Director

Creative Circle; United States; Remote; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing agency is seeking an Associate Account Director to oversee strategic planning for youth-focused marketing programs. This remote role involves managing client relationships, leading campaign execution, and developing junior staff. Ideal candidates will have 4-7 years of marketing experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience in global markets and fluency in Brazilian Portuguese are preferred. Competitive hourly compensation is offered, with a likelihood of transitioning to a full-time position.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of account or marketing experience, preferably in agency and field marketing.
• Experience supporting global markets including US, India, Brazil, Germany is beneficial.
• Brazilian Portuguese speakers are strongly preferred for Brazil support.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day to day client contact and manage overall account workflow.
• Lead strategic planning and integrated campaign execution across multiple channels.
• Build and manage project budgets while allocating resources efficiently.
• Deliver clear reporting that connects performance outcomes to program goals.
• Identify opportunities for organic account growth.
• Mentor, manage, and develop junior team members.
• Support new business initiatives including brainstorms and proposals.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams such as Client Services and Production.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Client-facing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Project management tools

Job description

Location: REMOTE!

Duration: Through 2026 with strong likelihood of extension or conversion to permanent

Schedule: 40 hours per week, 8-4pm EST

Rate Range: $40-$50 per hour ($80K-$105K for full-time if converted)

Timeline for Hire: Within the next 3 weeks

Job Description

Our client - an agency focusing on connecting brands with Gen Z and Millennial audiences through student ambassadorships & experiential marketing - is searching for an Associate Account Director to drive strategic planning and execution for youth centered marketing programs, serving as the primary client partner while leading operations, reporting, and internal team oversight. You will be working on global initiatives across the US and Brazil.

Prior management experience is required; in the position, you will be overseeing 2-3 junior level team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day to day client contact and manage overall account workflow
• Lead strategic planning and integrated campaign execution across digital, social and creator, experiential, and campus channels
• Build and manage project budgets while allocating resources efficiently
• Deliver clear reporting that connects performance outcomes to program goals
• Identify opportunities for organic account growth
• Mentor, manage, and develop junior team members
• Support new business initiatives including brainstorms, proposals, and budgeting
• Collaborate closely with internal teams such as Client Services, Production, Digital, and University Relations

What They Are Looking For

• 4 to 7 years of account or marketing experience (agency and field marketing experience preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and client facing skills
• Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in a fast paced setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Adobe Suite and project management tools are a plus
• Experience supporting global markets (US, India, Brazil, Germany) is beneficial
• Brazilian Portuguese speakers strongly preferred for Brazil support
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field