Hybrid Group Account Director: Client Strategy & Growth

Iris Worldwide; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Iris Worldwide in Atlanta is seeking a Group Account Director to lead one of our Houses, owning client relationships, commercial performance, and cross-functional teams. This senior role carries full accountability for a portfolio of clients, a P&L, and setting agency-wide priorities.

You will steer business, set standards, and energize the team. As #2 to the MD for the Atlanta office, you drive morale, champion great work with the CCO, and push for innovation, including smart use of AI across

Qualifications

• 15+ years in account leadership at an agency.
• Experience developing 360 campaigns, including production shoots.
• A track record of building senior client relationships beyond day-to-day briefs.
• Experience leading and developing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategic client partnership and deep understanding of client businesses.
• Own forecast, pipeline visibility, and procurement conversations; manage project burn.
• Lead the full cross-functional client team with clear roles and shared accountability.
• Champion the work and drive recognition through case studies, awards, and press.
• Bring an AI and experimentation mindset to research, briefing, and reporting.

Skills

Account leadership

P&L ownership

Client relationships

Cross-functional leadership

Financial fluency

AI & innovation mindset

Job description

Iris Worldwide in Atlanta is seeking a Group Account Director to lead one of our Houses, owning client relationships, commercial performance, and cross-functional teams. This senior role carries full accountability for a portfolio of clients, a P&L, and setting agency-wide priorities.

You will steer business, set standards, and energize the team. As #2 to the MD for the Atlanta office, you drive morale, champion great work with the CCO, and push for innovation, including smart use of AI across