Account Director

Springdale, AR (Remote)

$121K/yr – $158K/yrFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Description

Company Description
We're a team of makers and dreamers, turning strategic ideas into flawless retail executions. We collaborate closely with our clients to elevate the expected and embrace the new, the next, and the complex.
Nothing is impossible— If you can shop it, we can do it.
Overview
A leader with a passion for outstanding client service, innovation, and thought leadership. An individual who will drive positive account growth and collaborate with a cross-functional team to identify new opportunities. A fun, upbeat personality is a plus and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment is a must.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for leading multiple large client accounts, primary communicator of news and information regarding the client’s business, it’s impact on their overall business and how these variables impact SSX and the marketplace
  • Manages relationships with Sr. Level clients, working to build and improve collective agency/client relationship and output
  • Accountable for account growth, client satisfaction and retention
  • Partner and collaborate with cross-functional leaders and teams to meet and exceed client expectations and provide key strategic initiatives and thinking\
  • Proven team leadership skills; partnering with the VP on the development of the full account leadership team in the areas of:
  • Relationship (internal & external)
  • Shopper & communications knowledge
  • Business stewardship
  • Leadership skills
  • Strategy
  • Staffing
  • Career Pathing
  • Partner on new business opportunities for existing and new clients
  • Responsible for leading revenue and forecast discussions.
  • Leads a cross-functional internal team and identifies opportunities to raise the level of the work
  • Able to manage internal conflicts when they arise with radical candor
  • Leads and executes large initiatives from start to finish
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required
  • 10-12 years of experience
  • Experience in shopper marketing, preferred
  • Experience proactively leading and collaborating with cross- functional teams, and working with minimal supervision is required
Additional Information
The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources.
Our Best-in-class Wellness And Benefits Offerings Include
Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
Tuition Assistance
Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
Matching Gifts programs
Flexible working arrangements
‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances
The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.
Saatchi & Saatchi X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: USD $121,315.00 - USD $157,700.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/3/2026.
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Saatchi X

Everything we do is driven by a simple goal: To convince shoppers to pivot from perusing to purchasing. That goal guides us through every step of our agile operating model, Xponent, including strategy, creative, execution, and measurement.We’re the most inventive creative commerce agency around. Bring us your biggest challenges—we can’t wait to dig in.

Founded in 1997
Springdale, Arkansas, USA
260 employees (124 in marketing)