Account Director

Lancaster, NY (On-site)

$85K/yr – $100K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own senior client partnerships by shaping strategy, leading integrated campaigns from brief to delivery, and growing account value through proactive opportunity spotting.

  • Strategic partner: Write briefs and present plans that align internal teams with client objectives, audience, and direction.
  • Campaign lifecycle: Lead integrated programs from brief through delivery, ensuring on-strategy, on-budget, and on-time execution.
  • Growth and renewal: Identify organic growth opportunities within existing accounts to deepen partnerships.

Job Description

Own senior client partnerships by shaping strategy, leading integrated campaigns from brief to delivery, and growing account value through proactive opportunity spotting.

  • Strategic partner: Write briefs and present plans that align internal teams with client objectives, audience, and direction.
  • Campaign lifecycle: Lead integrated programs from brief through delivery, ensuring on-strategy, on-budget, and on-time execution.
  • Growth and renewal: Identify organic growth opportunities within existing accounts to deepen partnerships.
  • Strategic conversations: Bring authoritative knowledge of each client’s business, competitive landscape, and category dynamics to influence thinking.
  • Client leadership: Own client relationships, serving as a trusted strategic partner who anticipates needs and keeps clients informed and confident.
  • Team leadership: Guide internal teams through the full campaign lifecycle to stay on strategy, budget, and schedule.
  • Client materials: Develop and present proposals, estimates, timelines, and performance updates with senior-level polish.
  • Quality control: Ensure creative and production output meets brand, strategy, and accuracy standards before delivery.
  • Growth mindset: Drive organic growth within accounts by proactively spotting opportunities to expand scope.
  • Brief quality: Set the strategic foundation for engagements by writing clear briefs aligned to objectives and audience.
  • Experience leadership: 8–10 years in agency account management with senior client leadership and account growth.
  • Trusted partnerships: Proven ability to own and grow client relationships and earn long-term confidence.
  • Brand rigor: Experience with established brands and the discipline to deliver high-performance results.
  • Growth impact: Track record of organic growth through strategic thinking and proactive opportunity development.
  • Financial acumen: Strong command of profitability, margins, scope discipline, and balancing client value with agency health.
  • New business: Proven experience in pitches, closing opportunities, and onboarding new clients.
  • Program oversight: Deep campaign management experience for complex, integrated programs with performance-driven decisions.
  • Why FARM
  • You’ll work with smart, motivated people who care about the quality and outcomes of the work.
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Founded in 1986
Lancaster, New York, USA
39 employees

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Paid
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