Strategic Account Lead: Client Growth & Advisory

Jackson Spalding; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k match + personal financial plan

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Jackson Spalding in Atlanta is seeking an account lead to drive client relationships and grow accounts within an integrated agency. You will lead and mentor teams, oversee budgets, and deliver strategic plans with measurable outcomes.

The role emphasizes communications excellence, strategic counsel, and a tech-forward approach, including AI-enabled tools to improve insights and results across client portfolios.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in public relations, communications, marketing or business is preferred.
• 8+ years leading client relationships and integrated work at an agency.
• Deep public relations expertise with modern PR strategies and programs.
• Strong understanding of the broader marketing landscape and PR integration.
• Minimum 3 years owning and managing integrated budgets, scopes and financial stewardship.
• Demonstrated ability to grow accounts year-over-year with opportunities.
• Advanced experience with project management tools and principles.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with messaging and plans.
• Strong business acumen with B2B and B2C experience preferred.
• Tech-forward mindset with AI-enabled tools for better analysis and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead agency-of-record client relationships and ensure outcomes-focused results.
• Cultivate and deepen client relationships, acting as trusted advisor across teams.
• Develop and steward integrated strategic and tactical plans aligned to client goals.
• Own and manage account budgets, scopes, results and reporting.
• Assemble, resource and lead cross-functional teams to deliver on time and budget.
• Translate insights into clear recommendations with roadmaps and KPIs.
• Lead internal and client meetings to drive clarity and momentum.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations and materials for clients.

Skills

Client leadership

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Cross-functional

PR expertise

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing or business

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Jackson Spalding in Atlanta is seeking an account lead to drive client relationships and grow accounts within an integrated agency. You will lead and mentor teams, oversee budgets, and deliver strategic plans with measurable outcomes.

The role emphasizes communications excellence, strategic counsel, and a tech-forward approach, including AI-enabled tools to improve insights and results across client portfolios.