Contract Account Director - Strategic Growth & Partnerships

Brains on Fire, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

BRAINS is seeking a contract Account Director to oversee client relationships, ensuring accounts are profitable while delivering high-quality work. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior clients and lead the internal account team with strategic insight.

We encourage applicants, with a preference for candidates on Pacific time for this engagement. You’ll drive growth, manage forecasts, and align partnerships with creative excellence across projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in account management or client services at a creative/marketing agency.
• Strong client-facing and strategic leadership skills.
• Proven track record of growing accounts and leading engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow key client accounts, ensuring retention and organic growth.
• Serve as senior point of contact, building trust and partnerships.
• Translate client goals into strategic opportunities for creative work.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, and profitability of accounts.
• Mentor account team and drive long-term planning with leadership.

Skills

Strategic Partner

Relationship Builder

Business-minded Leader

Clear Communicator

Collaborative Teamwork

Growth Driver

Job description

BRAINS is seeking a contract Account Director to oversee client relationships, ensuring accounts are profitable while delivering high-quality work. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior clients and lead the internal account team with strategic insight.

We encourage applicants, with a preference for candidates on Pacific time for this engagement. You’ll drive growth, manage forecasts, and align partnerships with creative excellence across projects.