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 relationships

Guiding the internal creative team to execute clients’ strategies

Helping to ensure the timely delivery of services and products to clients

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Salary for Account Director

96000 - 141500

25th percentile

96000

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

117000

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

141500

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

Projected salaries for related positions

Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Account Supervisor

80750

93750

108250

Account Manager/Executive

52250

66250

85000

Account Coordinator

42000

48250

57250

Traffic Manager

53750

67250

80750

Traffic Coordinator

40000

48500

56000

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