Strategic Account & Client Advisory Lead

Jackson Spalding, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k match + planning

Flexible work environment: some remote

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Jackson Spalding, a leading PR and marketing agency, seeks an Account Lead to join its Client Advisory discipline in Dallas. You will guide client relationships, oversee integrated plans, and own outcomes over outputs, while mentoring teams and managing budgets.

The role requires 8+ years of agency experience, deep PR expertise, and a strategic mindset. You will leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance insights, deliverables, and client impact in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing or business preferred.
• 8+ years leading client relationships, accounts teams and integrated work at an agency.
• Deep public relations expertise with hands-on experience developing and delivering modern PR strategies and programs.
• Strong understanding of the broader marketing landscape and PR integration.
• Minimum 3 years owning and managing integrated budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to grow accounts year-over-year.
• Advanced experience with project management tools and principles.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen; B2B and B2C experience preferred.
• Tech-forward mindset with AI-enabled tools.
• Ability to translate client business goals into clear integrated plans.
• Experience coaching and developing others.
• Commitment to inclusive leadership and collaboration across locations.
• Strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead agency-of-record client relationships and ensure outcomes over outputs.
• Own client-facing decisions and communications as a strategic counselor.
• Manage resources, teams and financial results for the client.
• Assemble and lead cross-functional teams to deliver on goals.
• Drive clarity in meetings and leadership discussions.
• Develop presentations and materials translating complexity into clarity.
• Apply AI-enabled tools to improve analysis and delivery.
• Identify risks and opportunities across accounts and adjust strategy.
• Coach, mentor and grow team capabilities.
• Support new business efforts with insights, strategy and narratives.
• Drive year-over-year account growth through proactive recommendations.
• Develop thought leadership to enhance credibility and visibility.

Skills

Client relationships

PR expertise

Budget management

Integrated campaigns

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Business acumen

Project management

Coaching & mentoring

Inclusive leadership

Collaboration

Time management

AI-enabled tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Jackson Spalding, a leading PR and marketing agency, seeks an Account Lead to join its Client Advisory discipline in Dallas. You will guide client relationships, oversee integrated plans, and own outcomes over outputs, while mentoring teams and managing budgets.

The role requires 8+ years of agency experience, deep PR expertise, and a strategic mindset. You will leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance insights, deliverables, and client impact in a dynamic, collaborative environment.