Account Director

Overview

We are seeking an Account Director to join our Technology practice. In this position you’re responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and management of your accounts while coaching and supporting more junior employees. We expect account directors to be well-versed in integrated marketing and communications opportunities that can help better support and address our clients’ growing needs.

This person will play an active role in additional efforts outside day-to-day account work including new business, agency marketing, employee development and coaching, trainings, etc.  

Responsibilities

• Act as a day-to-day client lead contact, driving implementation of strategy and tactics.  
• Develop integrated communications programs for clients that encompass cross-channel opportunities. 
• Identify clients’ growing needs and align with existing agency offerings.  
• Manage account teams to drive results for clients and continuously evaluate overall account success against KPIs. 
• Monitor and track account budgets and account team’s hours against scopes of work on a mid-month and monthly basis.
• Oversee development and implementation of integrated strategies, providing direction and support for account managers and senior account executives.
• Contribute to Allison’s culture (ex: employee experience, DEI, professional development).
• Outline roles and responsibilities for the account teams and re-evaluate regularly.  
• Coach account team members and direct reports (if applicable) to strengthen and develop skillsets.  
• Identify new business opportunities and plays a leadership role in RFP responses, pitch preparation and presentations. 
• Promote and uphold Allison’s core values; participates in agency-wide training and professional development programs.   

Qualifications

• Requires prior experience as a manager, supervisor or director in public relations, marketing or a related field.  Account Directors at Allison typically have a minimum of 7+ years of experience.
• Expertise in Tech field. 
• Strong understanding of the editorial and social media landscape with an ability to advise account teams on best practices in storytelling.
• Prior experience in budget management preferred.  
• Creative problem-solver deft in identifying greater opportunities for integration between departments and teams.  
• Results-driven with ability to deliver comprehensive measurement programs for clients.  
• Experience in team/account management, as well as direct management preferred. 

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with home and office schedule (2+ days in office per week) and work from anywhere weeks
• Comprehensive health benefits (healthcare, vision, dental, pet, home, and auto insurance)
• Generous time off policies (unlimited paid time off, wellness days, national holidays, summer Fridays)
• Four-week sabbatical every five years of employment
• Exceptional parental leave benefits
• Global mentorship and networking programs
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• 401k savings and employee stock purchase plan
• Volunteer hours (20 hours annually) for designated non-profit partner and personal choice
• Globally driven DEI initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, DEI committee)
• Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi-day customized trainings for each level)

Compensation

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $90K-$135K Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.