Group Account Director — Hybrid Leadership, Global Brands

Cheil North America; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheil North America in Plano, Texas, is seeking a Group Account Director to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and own high‑impact, integrated campaigns for Samsung and other global brands. You will provide senior client leadership, shape brand strategy, mentor peers, and partner with agency leadership to drive breakthrough work, including AI‑enabled initiatives and data‑driven experiences.

This hybrid role requires 2 in‑office days (Tue & Thu), flexibility for busy periods, and occasional travel to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in advertising, marketing, strategic communication or a related field.
• 15+ years integrated advertising agency experience or combination of agency and in-house preferred.
• 10+ years supervisory experience and 5+ years as the leader of client business.
• Experience managing complex integrated campaigns from strategy through execution including CRM, retail signage, experiential, influencer/high-profile talent projects, 3rd party research and production.
• Experience with AI technology and testing new solutions for client deliverables and internal needs.
• Mentoring and training a high-performing, industry-leading team.
• Able to work in a hybrid office environment with 2 days in-office and flexibility when meetings demand more.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple assigned business verticals.
• Partner with agency leadership to expand the business portfolio.
• Imagine the future of the client’s business and Cheil as an agency three steps ahead.
• Provide strategic leadership and road-map across strategy, creative, media, production and analytics.
• Own relationships with clients and agency teams at all levels.
• Foster a positive, professional environment that supports clients and teams.
• Coach and mentor teams; set goals and conduct annual reviews.
• Identify opportunities to grow billings within assigned lines.
• Spot challenges early and propose solutions with agency leadership.
• Lead constructive debate to inform work and drive breakthrough results.
• Demonstrate understanding of categories, competitors and emerging media.
• Remain calm, optimistic, and solution-oriented.
• Build strong senior-client relationships and handle tough conversations.
• Travel 15–20% as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advertising/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Cheil North America in Plano, Texas, is seeking a Group Account Director to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and own high‑impact, integrated campaigns for Samsung and other global brands. You will provide senior client leadership, shape brand strategy, mentor peers, and partner with agency leadership to drive breakthrough work, including AI‑enabled initiatives and data‑driven experiences.

This hybrid role requires 2 in‑office days (Tue & Thu), flexibility for busy periods, and occasional travel to