Account Director

Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)

$115K/yr – $130K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and lead client partnerships, guiding strategy, RFPs, and annual development plans while ensuring on-budget delivery and expanded relationships.

  • Own client relationships and revenue growth targets
  • Lead marketing plans and cross-functional execution

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Be the client’s marketing partner and demonstrate a complete understanding of their business and customers.
  • Build and maintain positive, lasting client relationships. Anticipate their needs to keep Modern Climate in the position of leading rather than following.
  • Guide clients throughout their work with Modern Climate to ensure they are aware of the value of the various steps and corresponding outcomes. Establish clear direction and assure that approved decisions/actions are documented, communicated and implemented.
  • Lead the RFP process when called upon, driving development of the proposal and final scope of work.
  • Lead the development and implementation of marketing communications plans – supervising, coordinating and ensuring the on-strategy, on-budget and orderly workflow from initiation through execution.
  • Make sure all team members have the necessary information to effectively and efficiently develop great work. Make sure key success metrics are in place.
  • Oversee the preparation and facilitation of client meetings. Ensure the appropriate team members are involved and client expectations are managed.
  • Conduct regular meetings with clients and relevant team members to manage workload, provide business updates and track progress.
  • Establish annual billing and revenue goals for each client, tracking progress on a quarterly basis.
  • Lead the development, and oversee the implementation, of an annual development plan for your clients.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 7-10 years of relevant experience in account management/client services
  • Background in leading strategy development for brands within a variety of industries
  • Experience with managing direct reports

Preferred

  • Experience with technical projects is desired

Benefits

  • An inclusive, vibrant and welcoming culture
  • Challenging and unique opportunities that will elevate your career growth
  • A team of industry-leading colleagues to grow alongside
  • A genuine team environment (you’ll support and be supported by others)
  • Highly competitive salary
  • Flexible hybrid schedule
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible PTO
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Modern Climate

2.1 Glassdoor

Modern Climate is an independently owned agency based in Minneapolis. Our brand-focused, media and demand-driven, technology-fueled expertise guides clients through the complexities of modern marketing.We help brands better define who they are, why they matter and why anyone should care. This gives them the vision to see clearly and move boldly forward in a world of change.It all starts with clarity. And that is the most valuable service we provide our clients. Every day.

Founded in 2009
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
30 employees (14 in marketing)
18% recommend to a friend
100% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$115K/yr – $130K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($123K) is in line with 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 302 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
12 (40% of company)
Median Tenure
2.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28%
Direct
42.3%
Referral
8%
Social
20.2%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~30
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Account Director

Modern Climate · Minneapolis, MN · Hybrid