Account Director / Senior Account Lead

USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

Job Summary

Drive client partnerships and strategy for a senior Account Director leading cross-functional teams at a boutique agency.

  • Must-have: 8–10+ years in marketing/agency with complex client leadership.
  • Standout: Deep client relationships and ownership of budgets and outcomes.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • At Vario, leading accounts means having your hands in everything—from high-level strategy to everyday problem-solving. You’ll help guide client relationships, shape marketing direction, and ensure the work we deliver is thoughtful, effective, and executed with care.
  • Lead & Inspire You’ll serve as a trusted partner for our clients, guiding conversations around strategy, priorities, and opportunities. You’ll help set the direction while also staying closely involved in the work to make sure everything moves forward smoothly.
  • Strategic and Tactical You’ll work closely with clients and our internal team to develop marketing and communications strategies that align with real business goals. As part of a small agency, you won’t just oversee the work—you’ll help shape it..
  • Deep Client Relationships You’ll build strong, lasting relationships by understanding our clients’ businesses inside and out. By staying closely connected to their goals and challenges, you’ll help anticipate needs and bring thoughtful ideas to the table.
  • Team Player You’ll collaborate closely with our internal team—from strategy to creative—to ensure everyone is aligned and projects run smoothly. You’re comfortable guiding the team while also jumping in to help refine ideas or solve challenges.
  • Process Champion We believe great work comes from clear, thoughtful processes. You’ll help maintain and improve the systems that keep projects organized, efficient, and moving forward.
  • Innovation & Solutions Clients come to Vario for smart thinking and fresh ideas. You’ll help lead that effort—bringing curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving to every project.
  • Ownership & Accountability You’ll take ownership of the accounts and projects you lead, making sure work is delivered on time, on budget, and at the level of quality we expect from ourselves.
  • Grow the Business As you deepen relationships with clients, you’ll naturally identify opportunities to expand our work together—introducing new ideas, initiatives, or services when they add meaningful value.
  • Your day-to-day: Client Champion: You’ll build and nurture strong client relationships—leading conversations, guiding presentations, and ensuring our clients feel supported and confident in the work we’re doing together.
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Vario

5.0 Glassdoor

Vario is a world-class production management company producing hundreds of events every year across the United States and internationally. We deliver innovative and personalized event production solutions that create memorable experiences by offering in-person, virtual, and hybrid event strategy, creative services, and production management, all while utilizing cutting-edge technology.

Founded in 2015
El Cajon, California, USA
50 employees (6 in marketing)
100% recommend to a friend
100% CEO approval

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (4% of company)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.1%
Direct
47.8%
Referral
6.3%
Social
14.4%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~51