Account Director

Account Director Job Description

The account director is an advertising or marketing agency leadership position responsible for delivering integrated campaigns that meet clients’ brand objectives. Professionals in the account director role usually take the lead on efforts to retain and grow valued client accounts. Strong teamwork, problem-solving, interpersonal, and verbal and writing skills are must-have skills for this position. Employers usually seek candidates who have a bachelor’s degree and seven or more years of work experience in an advertising or marketing environment.

Typical account director duties:

Working closely with clients to establish effective advertising and marketing strategies and maintain strong client-agency relationshipsGuiding the internal creative team to execute clients’ strategiesHelping to ensure the timely delivery of services and products to clients

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3M
About Time
Account Management
Banner Ads
Budget Processes
Business Development
CRM
Campaign Planning
Chef
Communication
Salary for Account Director
94500 - 130250
25th percentile
94500
New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
50th percentile
114000
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
75th percentile
130250
Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Account Supervisor 80750 93750 108250 Account Manager/Executive 51500 65250 83750 Account Coordinator 39000 46500 55750 Traffic Manager 53000 66250 79500 Traffic Coordinator 39250 47500 55000

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