Account Director

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$120K/yr – $140K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end client programs in live events and experiential marketing as a senior account lead, coordinating budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams.

  • Lead client meetings and serve as the primary day-to-day contact.
  • Manage budgets, schedules, and program execution across multiple workstreams.
  • Willingness to travel regularly to Torrance, CA for on-site needs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead client meetings and serve as the primary day-to-day contact.
  • Build and manage budgets, schedules, and overall program execution.
  • Partner closely with the Executive Producer to deliver elevated, seamless programs.
  • Track and coordinate multiple projects and initiatives across the account.
  • Ensure all client deliverables are on time, on budget, and meet quality standards.
  • Support advertising and media efforts as part of integrated campaigns.
  • Foster strong client relationships and maintain clear, consistent communication.

Requirements

  • Bring clarity, smart thinking, and positive energy to client meetings.
  • Lead organized discussions around strategy, scope, schedules, and budgets.
  • Collaborate seamlessly with internal teams, especially our Executive Producer.
  • Have experience managing complex, multi-workstream programs across live events, training, or experiential marketing.
  • Have experience producing or managing trade shows and live events.
  • Understand event production processes (trade shows, PR events, corporate training events a plus).
  • Support advertising execution and media buying, including coordinating creative development and media placements.
  • Influence others through strong leadership, guidance, and constructive feedback.
  • Are highly organized and can manage multiple projects with many moving parts.
  • Regular travel to Torrance, CA for client meetings and on-site needs.

Preferred

  • Aviation industry
  • Automotive industry
  • Hospitality industry
  • Corporate learning/training
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The Apex Agency

The Apex Agency is a distinguished event marketing and communications agency that offers tailored solutions to expertly meet our client’s diverse needs. Renowned as a leading presence in the automotive industry, our world-class team specializes in delivering cutting-edge, creative solutions with an unwavering commitment to detail and hospitality.

Founded in 1999
Irvine, California, USA
137 employees (49 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.5%
Direct
42.3%
Referral
5.2%
Social
13.6%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~137

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
20 (15% of company)