Strategic Account Director: Brand & Growth Leader

Kick; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Kick, a Minneapolis-based creative agency, seeks an Account Director to partner with clients and lead projects from strategy through execution. You will oversee multi-channel marketing and design efforts, guiding teams to deliver outstanding work and strong client service.

This role reports to the CEO and requires deep client understanding, revenue growth, budgeting, and mentorship of junior staff. Hybrid work at the Northeast Minneapolis office with some remote days is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, design, business, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 8–10+ years in account management/marketing within a creative agency, managing complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Experience with digital, paid media, and social channels and multi-channel strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships and ensure delivery of strategic, creative, and design solutions.
• Oversee end-to-end project management including scoping, budgets, timelines, and resources.
• Present to clients and lead internal teams to translate briefs into compelling work.
• Mentor account managers and junior staff while driving account growth and profitability.

Skills

Client relationships

Strategic leadership

Project management

Multi-channel marketing

Digital advertising

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, design, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Kick, a Minneapolis-based creative agency, seeks an Account Director to partner with clients and lead projects from strategy through execution. You will oversee multi-channel marketing and design efforts, guiding teams to deliver outstanding work and strong client service.

This role reports to the CEO and requires deep client understanding, revenue growth, budgeting, and mentorship of junior staff. Hybrid work at the Northeast Minneapolis office with some remote days is expected.