Account Director

How you fill your 52 weeks is your business. Helping you find your next opportunity is ours.We are searching for a full-time Account Director for our creative agency client. In this position, you’ll lead strategic client relationships, guide integrated marketing programs, and help drive new business opportunities across a portfolio of nationally recognized consumer brands. This is a highly collaborative leadership role for someone who understands how to balance client partnership, creative thinking, operational excellence, and business growth in a fast-paced agency environment. Interested in learning more? Take a peek at the key details below and apply today!As Account Director, you will:Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior-level client stakeholdersLead integrated marketing and brand programs across multiple client accountsTranslate client goals and feedback into actionable briefs, scopes, timelines, and project plansPartner closely with creative, strategy, production, and leadership teams to deliver high-quality workIdentify opportunities to expand account engagement and drive organic business growthLead pitch efforts, including opportunity development, presentation development, and client presentationsGuide conversations around strategy, value, and long-term partnership opportunitiesManage account financials, including forecasting, budgets, profitability, and revenue trackingOversee multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously while ensuring operational accuracy and delivery excellenceMentor and support junior account team members while helping build a collaborative team cultureStay informed on industry trends, marketing innovation, and emerging technologies to help shape agency capabilities and client solutionsWho we’re searching for / About you:7+ years of experience in account management, client services, or integrated marketing leadershipExperience managing large-scale consumer brand accounts in an agency environmentStrong understanding of integrated marketing, including brand, content, digital, social, and performance marketingProven ability to lead client relationships and navigate complex stakeholder environmentsStrong financial acumen, including forecasting, scoping, budgeting, and profitability managementExperience leading pitches, presenting ideas, and helping drive new business opportunitiesExceptional communication, organization, and relationship-building skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detailExperience collaborating cross-functionally with creative, strategy, and production teamsLeadership experience managing or mentoring team members is highly preferredExperience working with lifestyle, retail, sportswear, food/beverage, or culturally driven consumer brands is a plusWe know that experience is gathered in many ways. If you have a demonstrated ability to fulfill the job duties but got there in a different way, please apply.Logistics:Full-timeHybrid scheduleLocation: Portland, OregonWhy Work with our Client:Our client is a creatively driven agency partnering with globally recognized consumer brands to build culturally relevant, impactful work across brand, digital, social, and experiential channels. Their team values collaboration, curiosity, entrepreneurial thinking, and strong client partnership.Why 52 Limited:52 Limited is a digital staffing agency with an industry-leading focus on the creative + technology space. We exclusively place tech and creative talent in direct-hire, contract-to-hire, and contract roles.At 52 Limited, we prioritize your success and well-being. We offer paid sick leave, comprehensive health insurance, and voluntary benefits to support you at every stage of your career. Our team stays connected with you regularly, advocating for your needs and ensuring you have everything you need to do your best work.52 Limited’s reputation in the recruiting industry is unparalleled in the Pacific Northwest. While we're headquartered right here in Portland, our tenured team routinely places world-class talent across the United States. We work with some of the most forward-thinking and recognizable clients in Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, Austin, and beyond.We are committed to fostering a people-first candidate experience that benefits our talent, clients, and community. 52 Limited encourages a diversity of applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply. Let us know if you need reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process.