Account Director

New York, USA (Unknown)

$132K/yr – $262K/yrSenior Level10+ years exp

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive PepsiCo Creative Studio’s social work at scale, translating business goals into fast, on-brand strategies across platforms.

  • Own senior-level social strategy delivery and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Must-have: 10+ years of agency-style social/digital leadership.
  • Standout: P&L ownership and high-velocity program management.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Social Business Leadership: Lead large social scopes within the PepsiCo Creative Studio, driving speed, clarity, and creative excellence.
  • Client Partnership: Act as a senior client lead, translating business objectives into effective, culturally relevant social strategies. And building immense trust as you go.
  • Creative Stewardship: Ensure social work is on-strategy, on-brand, and crafted to perform in real-time environments.
  • Production Oversight: Manage high-volume, fast-turn content production across platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging channels.
  • P&L Management: Own budgets, forecasts, and staffing models while maintaining financial rigor in a high-velocity environment.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Align internal teams, clients, and external vendors to deliver work efficiently and at scale.
  • Culture & Pace: Foster a culture built for speed, collaboration, and accountability without sacrificing creative quality.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of agency (or like) experience, with deep expertise in social and digital content.
  • Proven leadership of fast-paced, high-volume social programs for major brands.
  • Strong understanding of social platforms, content formats, and production workflows.
  • Experience managing complex budgets and P&Ls in an always-on environment.
  • Exceptional client relationship skills and comfort operating at senior levels.
  • Ability to lead teams through ambiguity while maintaining momentum and morale.

Benefits

  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
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Founded in 1980
Purchase, New York, US
141K employees (12,526 in marketing)
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Marketing Team

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Median Career Experience
16 years
Median Tenure
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Funding

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Last Raise
$4B
Post IPO Equity, 7 months ago

Funding History

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    Post IPO Equity • $4B
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    Grant • $18K

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