Account Director
Account Directors at Mintz + Hoke combine a passion for marketing with a resolute curiosity and creativity to solve business challenges. They are responsible for driving the strategic direction of their accounts to deliver measurable business results. They serve as trusted advisors to clients, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure that marketing initiatives are aligned with long-term business objectives, not just short-term outputs.
We are looking for a leader who is confident challenging assumptions, comfortable navigating complexity, and committed to elevating the value marketing brings to an organization.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic development of marketing plans and proposals that advance client business objectives and support long-term growth.
- Develop a deep understanding of each client’s business, industry, and competitive environment to get ‘street smart’; proactively identify opportunities and risks that may impact marketing strategy.
- Lead integrated planning and project kick-offs in alignment with agency strategic principles.
- Lead client presentations and senior-level conversations that strengthen relationships and reinforce the agency’s role as a strategic partner.
- Establish performance frameworks for campaigns and initiatives; monitor results and guide optimization to ensure measurable impact.
- Foster open and transparent communication with clients regarding agency performance, scope, compensation, and team structure.
- Take ownership of business intelligence internally and ensure cross-functional teams are informed and aligned.
- Conduct regular client and internal meetings to evaluate business performance, opportunities, and work in progress.
- Work with Director of Client Service to determine appropriate staffing and resource allocation to ensure high service levels and account profitability.
- Work with Director of Client Service to mentor and develop account team members, strengthening both business and industry acumen.
- Forecast account financials, manage billing oversight, and monitor income to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Contribute to agency new business initiatives as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in an advertising agency, marketing organization, or related environment.
- Demonstrated ability to connect marketing strategy to business performance.
- Strong leadership presence and the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Experience within financial services preferred.