Account Director_Marketing Automation Focus

Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)

$105K/yr – $150K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Own the digital strategy and marketing automation roadmap, guiding multi-channel programs, high-level client partnerships, and cross-functional teams to drive data-driven growth in CRM and lifecycle programs.

  • Lead strategy across email, website, and marketing automation platforms
  • Develop data-driven marketing roadmaps and client advisory

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead Digital Strategy and Execution: Apply deep expertise across digital channels and technical platforms—including email, website, and marketing automation—with a strong emphasis on strategic planning and performance-driven execution
  • Drive marketing automation strategy and execution that align with business goals, leveraging platforms such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, HubSpot, Braze, etc.
  • Partner closely with client teams including marketing, technology, operations, finance, analytics, technology, and senior management
  • Build client relationships at the highest level and actively work to unlock new opportunities
  • Lead the development of strategic, data-driven marketing approaches across channels, with a strong emphasis on marketing automation, CRM, and lifecycle strategy
  • Lead and inspire cross-functional agency teams to deliver strategically sound, insight-driven work for our clients. Set the vision and create the strategy for our work and develop solutions to drive results for our clients
  • Develop, nurture, and grow strong senior-level client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on marketing strategy, customer experience, and marketing technology
  • Partner closely with client teams including marketing, creative, operations, finance, analytics, product, technology, and senior management
  • Develop and clearly articulate well-informed, clear points of view to confidently lead and guide our clients
  • Author project briefs

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, public relations, or equivalent work experience
  • 7+ years of experience in an agency setting
  • 8+ years relevant work experience across Digital, creative, marketing automation, CRM, and paid media, with a heavy emphasis and interest in the digital strategy required to execute in these channels
  • Passion for learning the client’s business, including company business goals and objectives, products, markets, brand positioning, competitive landscape, industry, distribution, etc.
  • Strong understanding of digital and MarTech ecosystems, customer journeys, and omnichannel campaign execution.
  • Experience advising clients or stakeholders on how to effectively leverage marketing technology to achieve business outcomes
  • Ability to translate complex technical and data concepts into clear, compelling client-facing narratives and strategic recommendations
  • Proven ability to develop strategic frameworks and roadmaps for marketing automation and customer engagement programs
  • Ability to anticipate, plan and prioritize to manage the workload effectively and efficiently
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to diplomatically handle a fast-paced work environment

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Virtual mental health support
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (including dependent care)
  • Infertility and critical illness benefits
  • 401(k) with generous 6–10% employer contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Free parking and commuter support

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