Strategic Account Leader: Client Growth & Delivery

Johnson & Sekin; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Sekin is seeking a proactive account leader to drive client relationships, oversee projects from kickoff to delivery, and champion great creative work.

You will translate client needs into actionable directions, lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and timelines, and present thoughtful agency recommendations. With 4–6+ years of agency experience, you’ll navigate challenges confidently to ensure outcomes align with client goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, business, communications, PR or a related field is required.
• 4–6+ years of marketing or advertising experience, preferably in an agency setting.
• Experience managing client relationships and integrated marketing projects.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day client relationships, building trust and developing a deep understanding of their business, goals, and challenges.
• Lead projects from kickoff through completion, keeping teams aligned and work on strategy, on time and on budget.
• Translate client needs and feedback into clear, actionable direction for internal teams and agency partners.
• Think beyond the client ask, bringing strategic thinking, recommendations, and solutions to the table.
• Anticipate client needs, project challenges, and potential roadblocks before they become issues.
• Manage client expectations, priorities and feedback with confidence, including knowing when to question, push back, or elevate.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across creative, strategy, media, digital, production and, external partners.
• Manage project scopes, estimates, budgets, hours, and billing, proactively flagging potential issues.
• Lead client meetings and present agency thinking and recommendations with confidence and clarity.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and grow the agency partnership.
• Take ownership, solve problems proactively, and jump in wherever needed to help the team deliver great work.

Skills

Client relationships

Project management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Presentation skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, business, communications, PR or related field

Job description

Johnson & Sekin is seeking a proactive account leader to drive client relationships, oversee projects from kickoff to delivery, and champion great creative work.

You will translate client needs into actionable directions, lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and timelines, and present thoughtful agency recommendations. With 4–6+ years of agency experience, you’ll navigate challenges confidently to ensure outcomes align with client goals.