Account Director

OverviewM+C Saatchi Performance is a global digital media agency, connecting brands to people. We deliver business growth for our clients through effective, measurable, and evolving digital media strategies.What are we looking for?We are looking for a hands-on, strategic Account Director to drive client results, lead a team of junior account members, and guide performance strategy across multiple campaigns. The ideal candidate brings deep client management experience, a strong understanding of user acquisition strategies across both App and Web, and a proven track record leading growth marketing efforts.You’ll own senior-level relationships, oversee cross-functional teams, and translate performance insights into actionable next steps. This role requires someone who can think both strategically and operationally, building process, driving results, and crafting compelling narratives that resonate with clients. You’re not just a relationship manager, you’re a performance-minded partner, an advisor, and a confident communicator who understands how to connect creative, media, and data to deliver real business outcomes.What You/'ll Do:Own and grow client relationships, becoming a trusted partner to key decision makers and helping them achieve their business objectivesSupport and elevate client performance conversations, including business reviews and campaign wrap-ups, by empowering your team to lead day-to-day while stepping in to drive high-level strategy across digital channelsGuide the creative and media planning process, ensuring integrated strategies align with client goalsIdentify and drive client growth opportunities through upselling, cross-selling opportunities, and long-term planningBuild and mentor high-performing teams, providing ongoing feedback, overseeing daily client comms, QA of key deliverables, and media executionServe as a senior point of contact for clients and internal teams, providing visible leadership and handling escalations as neededCollaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (Search & Social, Programmatic, Data & Analytics, Creative, Research, Finance) to ensure all work ladders up to a unified visionContribute to agency operations that may cover SOWs, renegotiating contracts, team resourcing, and financial health of your accountsWhat You/'ll Bring:8+ years’ experience in digital media, preferably in an agency settingDeep knowledge of performance platforms (Google, Meta, TikTok, Programmatic, etc.) and a solid understanding of full-funnel planningProven success managing large, multi-channel accounts and cross-functional teamsHands-on experience with new client onboarding and building from the ground up (process, client deliverables, etc.)Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills, with experience liaising with clients at senior levelDemonstrable experience growing revenues and effectively managing budgets/client profitabilityExcellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detailFamiliarity with mobile performance campaigns and MMPs is a plusAn eye for good creative and how it connects to performance mediaBONUS: you’re tuned into trends and cultural moments and can translate those into brand opportunitiesWhat You/'ll Get:Salary: $130,000-$150,000Competitive benefits package, including 20 vacation days and 401k matchSummer Fridays: we aim to stop working at 3:00pm on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor DayHoliday Break: 11 annual bank holidays, plus Christmas to New Year’s EveFlexible working and WFH opportunities: Two days per week in the NY office requiredAnnual pay reviewsUp to 100% coverage for health benefitsAll candidates must have the ability to work in the US; we are unable to sponsor any work visas for this roleAbout M&C Saatchi GroupM+C Saatchi Performance as part of the M+C Saatchi Group, has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this, M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application.All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES. #LI-GV1DM-PERFORMANCE #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17