Director, Client Partnership (Account Director) - Media + Creative - EST or CST

USA (Remote)

$109K/yr – $130K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own strategic client leadership and multi-channel program delivery, turning business objectives into measurable growth across acquisition, retention, and revenue.

  • Own cross-functional program strategy and execution, from planning to optimization and performance analysis.
  • Own client relationships at senior levels, delivering proactive insights, go-to-market guidance, and growth recommendations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead overall account strategy, ensuring alignment between client business objectives, marketing initiatives, and executional plans.
  • Oversee integrated, multi-channel campaigns from planning through launch, optimization, and performance analysis.
  • Serve as a strategic partner to senior client stakeholders, providing proactive guidance, insights, and growth recommendations.
  • Drive initiatives that support client acquisition, retention, brand awareness, and revenue growth goals.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation, testing, and continuous improvement across programs and campaigns.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for clients, resolving issues quickly while maintaining strong relationships.
  • Oversee budget governance across large-scale engagements, including forecasting, pacing, reconciliation, and profitability management.
  • Manage scopes of work to ensure alignment with client objectives, agency resources, and financial targets.
  • Maintain accurate revenue tracking and partner with finance and operations to ensure financial health across accounts.
  • Develop and oversee measurement frameworks that connect campaign performance to broader business outcomes.
  • Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high-quality delivery.
  • Continuously evaluate team structure and workflows to improve efficiency, strengthen performance, and support team development

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in account management or client leadership within an agency environment
  • Experience managing complex, integrated marketing programs and multi-million-dollar budgets
  • Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, scope management, and revenue oversight
  • Experience leading go-to-market initiatives and large-scale campaign launches
  • Strong understanding of performance metrics and how marketing initiatives drive business impact
  • Proven ability to build and maintain senior-level client relationships
  • Experience leading and mentoring cross-functional teams
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

  • Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401K plan, plus matching
  • PTO
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Parental Leave
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Founded in 2016
Amsterdam, North Holland, NLD
4.5K employees (1,449 in marketing)
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Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
186.6K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
40%
Direct
50.1%
Referral
7.4%
Social
1.8%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
850 (19% of company)
Median Career Experience
8 years
Median Tenure
3.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
24

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