Senior Account Director at CNC Agency | USA | $160K/yr – $200K/yr

Senior Account Director

USA (Remote)

$160K/yr – $200K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own strategic leadership for multi-million-dollar client portfolios, translating business goals into bold experiential programs that deliver measurable growth across complex activations and senior-level partnerships.

Own cross-functional activation programs across creative, production, strategy, and client services to drive client growth and retention.
Shape senior client engagements and ROI-focused communications that elevate CNC’s industry leadership.
Anticipate risks and optimize budgets and resourcing to protect profitability while delivering standout experiences.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior strategic partner for a flagship client or multiple top-tier clients valued at $10M+ annually, building trusted relationships from first pitch through long-term partnership.
Lead the development of robust, insight-driven experiential strategies that deliver on business objectives and set new benchmarks for the category.
Drive organic and net-new growth by identifying white space, shaping bold ideas, and positioning CNC as an industry leader.
Own accountability for client growth, retention, and measurable impact across large, complex accounts.
Author, negotiate, and manage sophisticated scopes of work and multi-stream budgets, advocating for smart investment, resourcing, and margin health.
Own cross-functional leadership across large-scale activations, ensuring strategic cohesion across creative, production, strategy, and client services.
Set the standard for delivery: keeping work on brief, on budget, and consistently exceeding expectations.
Shape and review senior-level client presentations, clearly articulating strategic insights, creative vision, and ROI.
Leverage data and KPIs to evaluate performance, strengthen client reporting, and inform future initiatives.
Anticipate financial and operational challenges, applying strategic prioritization to protect both excellence and profitability.

Requirements

10+ years of related experience (preferably 5+ years agency experience preferred)
Extensive experience owning flagship accounts or client portfolios valued at $10M+, with deep credibility among senior and C-suite stakeholders.
Proven mastery across large-scale activations, brand environments, pop-ups, and integrated campaigns—B2C, B2B, and hybrid.
Ability to translate business goals and consumer insight into compelling, actionable strategies.
Advanced expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and profitability management across complex programs.
Strong understanding of the creative process and how to guide strategic development without compromising boldness or originality.
Expert-level knowledge of permitting, compliance, and experiential logistics, enabling confidence in high-stakes environments.