Senior Account Strategist (Phoenix)

gofishdigital; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Go Fish Digital in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Senior Account Strategist to lead client marketing programs, translate goals into actionable plans, and drive performance. You’ll own strategy development, guide cross-functional teams, and communicate insights to clients with clarity.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years in digital marketing, agency experience, and hands-on multi-channel campaign management, including SEO, paid media, and ecommerce/B2B projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 6 to 8 years of digital marketing or related field.
• Agency experience preferred.
• Strong experience managing multi-channel digital campaigns.
• Experience with ecommerce and/or B2B clients a plus.
• Working knowledge of digital marketing channels including owned media (SEO & GEO), paid media (search, social, and programmatic), Email & SMS, and more.
• Hands-on experience with paid media platforms is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary client contact, leading communication, planning discussions, and performance reviews.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships through strategic guidance and consistent delivery.
• Lead client meetings, quarterly business reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
• Translate performance data into clear insights, recommendations, and optimization plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve campaign performance and drive measurable results.
• Ensure alignment between strategy, execution, and business outcomes.
• Oversee timelines, workflows, and deliverables across accounts, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Lead the full lifecycle of complex marketing initiatives from initial discovery and strategic inception through to final execution and reporting, ensuring all deliverables meet high-quality standards and client objectives.
• Support budget pacing and ensure alignment between scope and execution.
• Proactively identify risks and develop solutions to keep work on track.
• Simultaneously oversee a diverse portfolio of workstreams, effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources in a fast-paced environment to meet rigorous deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail.
• Partner with media, creative, SEO, public relations, social media and analytics teams to ensure cohesive strategy and execution.
• Develop clear briefs that translate strategy into actionable direction for internal teams.
• Ensure feedback is effectively communicated and implemented across all teams.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Account Coordinators and Account Strategists.
• Support onboarding and development of junior team members.
• Lead by example in communication, organization, and strategic thinking.
• Ensure all deliverables are accurate, insight-driven, and aligned with client expectations.
• Maintain high standards of quality across all outputs and communications.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Client communication

Project management

Leadership & mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Paid media platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HubSpot

WordPress

Google Analytics

Google Ads

Google Search Console

SEMRush

Meta Ads

ClickUp

Job description

About Us

We are a modern marketing collective built for scale, efficiency, and impact. As the parent company, Agital supports three specialized agencies: Go Fish Digital, REQ, and WDG, with shared infrastructure, advanced technology, and deeply experienced people, allowing each brand to do its best work.

Go Fish Digital is an engineering-forward performance marketing agency specializing in SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), its Barracuda AI platform, social commerce, and conversion-focused creative.

WDG designs and builds complex enterprise web experiences for associations, nonprofits, foundations, universities, and other mission-driven organizations.

REQ is a digital marketing and communications agency specializing in brand, reputation, and advocacy for global organizations across technology, healthcare, finance, hospitality, and real estate.

Together, we operate as one collaborative ecosystem, combining deep expertise, AI-powered capabilities, and a culture of curiosity to help ambitious brands grow while creating meaningful opportunities for our people.

Please note that this role is hybrid (remote and in-person) and our office is located in Phoenix, Arizona.

About the role

The Senior Account Strategist plays a critical role in driving the performance and strategic direction of client marketing programs. This position is responsible for owning the development and execution of integrated marketing strategies, translating client goals into actionable plans, and ensuring that performance outcomes align with business objectives.

This role represents a shift from contributing to strategy to actively shaping it. The Senior Account Strategist is expected to lead client conversations, guide cross-functional execution, and consistently translate data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.

The ideal candidate is both analytical and client-facing, with the ability to connect performance metrics to broader business impact. They are confident leading conversations, mentoring junior team members, and navigating complex client needs with clarity and structure.

What you'll do

Client Leadership & Communication

• Serve as a primary client contact, leading communication, planning discussions, and performance reviews
• Build strong, trust-based relationships through strategic guidance and consistent delivery
• Lead client meetings, including performance reviews, strategic planning sessions, and quarterly business reviews
• Manage client expectations and proactively address questions, challenges, or opportunities

Strategic Ownership & Performance

• Own the development and execution of integrated marketing strategies aligned with client goals
• Translate performance data into clear insights, recommendations, and optimization plans
• Identify opportunities to improve campaign performance and drive measurable results
• Ensure alignment between strategy, execution, and business outcomes

Account & Project Leadership

• Oversee timelines, workflows, and deliverables across accounts, ensuring consistency and quality
• Lead the full lifecycle of complex marketing initiatives from initial discovery and strategic inception through to final execution and reporting, ensuring all deliverables meet high-quality standards and client objectives.
• Support budget pacing and ensure alignment between scope and execution
• Proactively identify risks and develop solutions to keep work on track
• Simultaneously oversee a diverse portfolio of workstreams, effectively prioritizing tasks and managing resources in a fast-paced environment to meet rigorous deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with media, creative, SEO, public relations, social media and analytics teams to ensure cohesive strategy and execution
• Develop clear briefs that translate strategy into actionable direction for internal teams
• Ensure feedback is effectively communicated and implemented across all teams

Team Support & Mentorship

• Provide guidance and mentorship to Account Coordinators and Account Strategists
• Support onboarding and development of junior team members
• Lead by example in communication, organization, and strategic thinking

Quality Assurance & Delivery

• Ensure all deliverables are accurate, insight-driven, and aligned with client expectations
• Maintain high standards of quality across all outputs and communications

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 6 to 8 years of experience in digital marketing, account management, or related field
• Agency experience preferred
• Strong experience managing multi-channel digital campaigns
• Experience working with ecommerce and/or B2B clients is a plus
• Working knowledge of digital marketing channels, including owned media (SEO & GEO), paid media (search, social, and programmatic), Email & SMS, and more.
• Hands-on experience with paid media platforms is strongly preferred

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and ability to connect marketing efforts to business outcomes
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret and translate data into insights
• Excellent client communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and project management capabilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities in complex environments
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Mentorship and leadership capabilities
• Experience with tools and ad platforms, including HubSpot, WordPress, Google Analytics, Google Ads, Google Search Console, SEMRush, Meta Ads, ClickUp, etc., is a plus
• Hands-on experience with paid media platforms is strongly preferred

Why Join Us

You’ll work alongside talented people who are passionate about solving problems, helping clients grow, and delivering meaningful results. We're a collaborative, fast-moving team where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and great work is recognized.

We believe the best work happens when people are trusted to take ownership, supported in their growth, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives to the table. Whether you're just getting started or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact while continuing to learn and grow.

Benefits & Compensation

We believe great people deserve great support. Our company offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work environment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• A collaborative culture with autonomy and ownership
• Employee wellness programs and additional perks

Additional Information

No agencies, please.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Please note that this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications, which may change based on business needs.

At this time, we are unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this position.