Associate Account Director (Influencer Marketing)

Shelf

$70K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in digital, social, or influencer marketing, preferably in an agency setting
  • Experience managing direct reports and fostering junior talent
  • In-depth knowledge of influencer marketing across paid and earned channels
  • Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts with successful retention and growth
  • Familiarity with influencer management tools like CreatorIQ, Modash, or Upfluence
  • Strong project management skills focused on timelines, budgets, and deliverables
  • Experience presenting to high-level executives, such as VP and C-suite clients

Responsibilities

  • Develop integrated social and influencer strategies aligned with business outcomes
  • Act as the primary client contact and manage day-to-day relationships
  • Lead strategic planning and campaign ideation sessions
  • Navigate complex client discussions with clarity and confidence
  • Manage 1-3 account managers or supervisors and guide their development
  • Oversee the delivery of influencer programs, ensuring quality and timeliness
  • Collaborate cross-departmentally to align on campaign goals and execution

Benefits

  • Remote-first work environment
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Flexible time off policies including inclusive holiday benefits
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Culture emphasizing collaboration, diversity, and professional development
Full Job Description
About the role

Location: Remote

Experience Level: Mid Level (Agency experience preferred)

We're looking for an experienced Associate Account Director to own a portfolio of client accounts and lead a team of account managers in delivering exceptional influencer marketing programs. You'll be the strategic and executional anchor across your book of business: equal parts client partner, team coach, and talent expert.

This is a player-coach role: you'll set the strategic direction for client programs while developing the next tier of talent on your team. You'll report to the Head of Account Management and work cross-functionally with creative, strategy & analytics, performance media and platform teams to drive results clients talk about.

What you'll do

Client leadership

  • Develop integrated social and influencer strategies tied to measurable business outcomes
  • Own day-to-day relationships as the primary client point of contact
  • Lead strategic planning, quarterly business reviews, and campaign ideation
  • Navigate complex client conversations with confidence and clarity
  • Contribute to new business pitches and proposals as needed


Team management

  • Directly manage 1-3 account managers or supervisors
  • Provide coaching, feedback, and career development support
  • Delegate campaign workstreams and review output for quality
  • Foster an inclusive, high-performance team culture


Campaign execution

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of multi-platform influencer programs
  • Oversee influencer selection, briefing, content review, and performance reporting
  • Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across a diverse client scope
  • Drive cross-department collaboration with creative, paid media and strategy teams to align on campaign goals and ensure seamless execution
  • Serve as the internal connector between client needs and departmental capabilities, facilitating clear communication and shared accountability across functions

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in digital, social, or influencer marketing (agency background preferred)
  • Prior experience managing direct reports and developing junior team members
  • Deep knowledge of influencer marketing across paid and earned channels, with hands-on platform expertise (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube)
  • Proven track record managing multiple client accounts simultaneously with strong retention and growth outcomes
  • Proficiency with influencer management tools (CreatorIQ, Modash, Upfluence, or equivalent)
  • Strong project management skills with sharp attention to timelines, budgets, and deliverables
  • Comfortable presenting and leading conversations with VP- and C-suite level clients
  • Experience with paid social amplification, cross-channel integration, and performance reporting a plus
  • Proficient in AI tools and comfortable applying them to streamline workflows, accelerate research, and improve team output
  • Experienced with productivity and collaboration suites including Microsoft Word, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), and project management tools such as Asana


What we offer

  • Remote-first
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Flexible time off with inclusive holiday benefits
  • 401(k) matching
  • Collaborative, diverse team culture with meaningful professional development

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