Account Director

Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

$120K/yr – $160K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Own the client relationship and drive program strategy and hands-on execution across live events and onsite production.

  • Own the client relationship while also playing a hands-on role in bringing programs to life—supporting onsite production, overseeing event execution, and ensuring every detail runs smoothly in real time.
  • Lead client meetings, presentations, and ongoing communications
  • Oversee and support onsite event execution, ensuring all elements run smoothly

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary client lead and day-to-day point of contact
  • Drive overall account strategy, program planning, and execution
  • Lead client meetings, presentations, and ongoing communications
  • Build and manage budgets, scopes, and timelines across multiple initiatives
  • Partner closely with multiple producers to deliver seamless programs
  • Oversee and support onsite event execution, ensuring all elements run smoothly
  • Act as a key presence onsite—managing details, troubleshooting issues, and keeping teams aligned
  • Coordinate across internal teams, vendors, and partners to ensure successful delivery
  • Maintain high standards for quality, accuracy, and execution
  • Support integrated marketing efforts, including advertising and media coordination

Requirements

  • Experience leading client relationships in event marketing or experiential programs
  • Ability to travel regularly for client meetings, rehearsals, and onsite event execution
  • Strong communication, strategy, scope, timelines, and budgets with authority
  • Comfortable in client meetings and on-site production management
  • Thrive in fast-paced live environments and think on your feet
  • Experience managing and executing live events or experiential programs
  • Understanding event production processes and what it takes to deliver flawlessly onsite
  • Collaboration with internal teams and external partners
  • Ability to balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail
  • Stay calm under pressure and proactively solve problems in real time

Preferred

  • Automotive
  • Hospitality
  • Ride and Drives
  • Product Launch

Benefits

  • The Apex Agency offers a flexible hybrid work environment with a collaborative, team-oriented culture that values both independence and in-person connection. Our office is pet friendly and supports regular team-building activities and agency outings.
  • Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) with company matching, medical/dental/vision insurance.
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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)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2