Senior Account Lead — Creative Growth & Client Partner

Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners; Sausalito (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners is seeking an experienced account leadership professional in Sausalito. You will guide day-to-day client work, turning insights into campaigns that resonate with audiences and deliver measurable results.

You will manage budgets, direct cross-functional teams, and nurture client relationships from kickoff to launch, while traveling as needed. The role emphasizes collaboration, bold ideas, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in agency account management.
• Strong know-how in media planning and buying, plus creative development.
• Social-first campaign experience.
• A sharp eye for creative and constructive feedback.
• Confident presenter and team leader.
• Based in Sausalito and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Write briefs with Strategy that light a fire under Creative and Media.
• Sell bold ideas, and know when to push back.
• Make sure everything is on brief, on brand and ready to impress.
• Be your clients' go-to partner and trusted voice.
• Set clear goals before launch, then deliver on them.
• Spot new ways to grow the account.
• Partner with Media on plans that extend the work.
• Steer production across video, photo, digital and social, on time and on budget.
• Manage budgets and SOWs with your Account Director, Finance and Marketing Science.

Skills

Agency account management

Media planning and buying

Social-first campaigns

Creative feedback

Presentation & leadership

Job description

Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners is seeking an experienced account leadership professional in Sausalito. You will guide day-to-day client work, turning insights into campaigns that resonate with audiences and deliver measurable results.

You will manage budgets, direct cross-functional teams, and nurture client relationships from kickoff to launch, while traveling as needed. The role emphasizes collaboration, bold ideas, and strong leadership.