Account Director

Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

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

Posted 5 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own the client relationship and lead the end-to-end experiential programs from strategy through on-site execution, coordinating with internal teams and external partners across multiple initiatives.

  • Own the program roadmap and client communications
  • Coordinate multi-team delivery and on-site execution
  • Identify opportunities to grow the account

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 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
  • Regular travel for client meetings, rehearsals, and onsite event execution
  • This position is located in Dallas, TX with some travel required

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.

The middle of this range ($140K) is 17% above the median base salary for Marketing Director roles in the United States ($120K).

Marketing Director median pay in the United States

$120K/yr

Most pay falls between $90K and $153K. Based on 307 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
20 (15% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

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