Account Director

Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

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

Posted 8 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive large client programs from strategy through execution, managing on-site production and seamless delivery across multiple initiatives.

  • Own the client relationship and lead on-site production to ensure flawless events.
  • Drive program planning, budgets, timelines, and cross-team coordination.

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

  • Bring clarity, confidence, and positive energy to client and onsite interactions
  • Can lead conversations around strategy, scope, timelines, and budgets with authority
  • Are just as comfortable in a client meeting as you are on-site managing production
  • Thrive in fast-paced, live environments and can think on your feet
  • Have experience managing and executing live events or experiential programs
  • Understand event production processes and know what it takes to deliver flawlessly onsite
  • Collaborate seamlessly with internal teams and external partners
  • Can balance big-picture thinking with strong attention to detail
  • Stay calm under pressure and proactively solve problems in real time
  • Are highly organized and able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

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)

Salaries

Posted range

$120K/yr – $160K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Advertising median pay in the United States

$90K/yr

Most pay falls between $70K and $133K. Based on 356 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
20 (15% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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
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Account Director

The Apex Agency · Dallas, TX · Hybrid