Account Director

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We are currently seeking an Account Director for a direct-hire position with a dynamic experiential marketing agency. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate within a fast-paced, creative environment.

As the Account Director, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the development and execution of integrated marketing programs across a range of channels, including experiential marketing, influencer partnerships, branded content, and social media. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with client goals and KPIs. If you’re an experienced leader with a passion for creativity, strategy, and client management, this role is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Integrated Marketing Leadership
  • Collaborate with creative, production, and external partners to develop comprehensive marketing programs spanning experiential, influencer, branded content, and social media.
  • Lead the development of experiential marketing plans and sponsorship activations, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
  • Manage a team of internal account managers to execute specific projects and achieve program goals and KPIs.
  • Oversee day-to-day client management and project tracking with strong organizational skills and clear communication.
  • Identify key cultural trends and insights to inform innovative client programs and activations.
  • Manage program budgets, effectively forecasting and tracking costs to ensure financial goals are met.

Requirements:

• Experience & Expertise

  • 7+ years of account management experience in experiential marketing, with a proven track record in managing and developing successful campaigns and activations.
  • Previous experience in spirits/liquor or CPG marketing is highly preferred.
  • In-depth understanding of relevant consumer trends in entertainment, music, sports, fashion, and technology.

• Skills & Qualities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Proven ability to build presentations, marketing plans, and program recaps that effectively communicate strategy and outcomes.
  • Collaborative work style, with experience working closely with internal teams (creative, strategy, and production) and external partners.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for tracking, reporting, and presentation creation.
  • Ability to manage detailed budgets and drive cost-efficient program execution.
  • Self-starter mentality, with a demonstrated ability to “get the job done,” regardless of the challenge.

Why You Should Apply:

• Impact: Lead exciting, high-profile marketing programs across multiple industries.
• Collaboration: Work with a creative, innovative team that values collaboration and new ideas.
• Growth: Opportunity to expand your leadership skills and drive the success of major brand activations.

If you are an experienced Account Director with a passion for experiential marketing and the ability to manage large-scale programs, apply now! Our team will guide you through the interview process and advocate on your behalf to ensure your success in landing this exciting opportunity.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.