Account Director (4 month contract)

Pro-rata semi-monthly salary equivalent to $100,000 - $115,000 annually

Welcome to The Marketing Practice. We're not just an agency; we're the trendsetters in the integrated era of B2B, armed with a global team of 300+ B2B specialists ready to unlock your potential. Our clients include the biggest names in the tech universe. We're talking partnerships with the trailblazers and the disruptors - working with them across the entire funnel to achieve the kind of growth that turns heads and wins awards.

We thrive on identifying, recruiting, and nurturing talents and you're next on our list! We trust you to manage your own time, we help you amplify your skills and create a career that not only defines success but reflects the genuine joy of mastering your craft. 

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for an experienced Account Director, with a passion for marketing. This role is critical to the success and health of client relationships. You’ll be responsible for several client accounts within a team, driving excellence across client management, team management and delivery.

Across your accounts you’ll build strong relationships with your clients, providing advice on marketing strategy, recommending marketing solutions to specific business challenges. Whist we have a variety of clients, a thorough understanding and experience managing integrated media solutions for clients is needed to be successful in this role. Under your direction, TMP will deliver head-turning, results driven, campaigns for your accounts.

In this role, you’ll be expected to own an annual revenue target and be accountable for the overall health and success of your account/s, including account profitably, client satisfaction and growth. At TMP you will continually develop your knowledge across marketing, your clients’ business and their industry, helping to match client challenges to TMP solutions and services.

What you’ll do:

• Lead client relationships at Manager and Director level, providing strategic guidance and building long-term partnerships. 
• Translate client challenges into effective marketing strategies and impactful campaigns. 
• Oversee account delivery, working with project leads to ensure high-quality, on-time execution across multiple marketing programs
• Drive commercial success, managing scopes of work, forecasting revenue, and identifying growth opportunities. 
• Champion marketing excellence by reviewing and guiding creative and strategic outputs. 
• Develop your team, providing coaching, mentoring, and support to grow capability and career progression. 
• Contribute to business growth by spotting new opportunities, supporting pitches, and expanding client networks.

What we’re looking for

• A confident, inclusive leader with strong relationship and communication skills 
• Strategic marketing thinker with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset 
• Comfortable challenging ideas to drive better outcomes 
• Able to balance big picture thinking with strong attention to detail 
• Quick to learn, process complex information, and problem-solve with an open mind 
  
  

Your experience

• Ability to demonstrate your understanding of media strategy, media buys, and channel selection to support the business objectives of your clients
• Previous agency experience is desired, ideally in a B2B agency environment 
• Strong track record of managing senior client relationships and delivering impactful work 
• Skilled in leading marketing programs aligned to business objectives 
• Familiar with commercial management and account planning 
• Confident using tools like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and project management platforms

What we offer in return

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance: Health is a priority worth investing in. We empower every employee to take charge of their health by providing comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance so they can perform at their best ability.
• Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) – healthcare, dependent care, and transit available: We are committed to saving you money as we provide high-quality healthcare that is as flexible and diverse as our team.
• 4% 401(k) contribution with no vesting period: We are invested in our employees' careers. Each individual has the opportunity to build a future for themselves through a 401(k), and we see that as a success for the company as well.
• Plentiful paid time off: Each employee has the freedom to choose how long they want to be away from work. We recommend at least 20 days of PTO, so employees can fully rest and avoid burnout.
• Sick leave (15 days annually): Illnesses are taken seriously at The Marketing Practice. We provide 15 days of sick leave so employees can take their time to make a full recovery before returning to work.
• Holiday shutdown (December 26th - 29th): As the whole company shuts down for a few days, you can celebrate the holidays with loved ones.
• Parental leave:
• Primary caregiver: 12 weeks full pay and then 12 weeks 50% pay
• Secondary caregiver: 12 weeks full pay
• Access to Unmind: Our well-being platform, including access to therapists and coaches
• Employer-funded life, AD&D & disability insurance: The Marketing Practice offers all employees life and AD&D insurance and makes sure you and your loved ones are protected in times of need.
• Company getaways: Whether it is a local office holiday party or a full-blown international trip, we believe in bonding through quality time spent together as a team.

We are currently eligible to hire within these US states:

CA, CO, NJ, and NY.