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Account Director — Influencer Marketing Agency New York, NY | Hybrid (3 days/week in office) | Full-Time Salary: $155,000–$180,000
Our client is a fast-growing global social media and influencer marketing agency working with some of the world's most recognizable brands across beauty, fashion, FMCG, and tech. They are building out their US accounts leadership team and this is a significant opportunity — owning a portfolio of high-value client relationships, driving commercial growth, and helping define what best-in-class influencer marketing looks like at scale.
They're looking for an Account Director with deep influencer marketing agency experience — someone who leads with confidence, earns client trust quickly, and knows how to grow an account strategically while keeping campaigns running flawlessly.
What You'll Do
- Own and lead a portfolio of high-value client accounts, serving as their senior trusted partner
- Respond to client briefs and coordinate your team to develop bold, insight-led campaign strategies
- Write compelling proposals and pitch persuasively to senior stakeholders
- Oversee multiple campaigns simultaneously, keeping cross-functional teams aligned and flagging risks early with solutions ready
- Share regular, thorough updates and reporting with clients across email, calls, and face-to-face meetings
- Present with confidence at kick-off meetings, pitches, and post-campaign reviews
- Drive new business growth — representing account management in pitches and identifying upsell opportunities within existing accounts
- Proactively bring new ideas and strategic recommendations to clients based on deep knowledge of their business and objectives
- Build strong, lasting client relationships that translate into account growth
- Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting their growth into well-rounded marketers
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in a client servicing role at an agency, with dedicated influencer or social media marketing experience
- Genuine passion for influencer marketing and a sophisticated understanding of the social and creator landscape
- Proven ability to independently lead and grow large, complex client accounts
- Strong track record of upselling and presenting ideas confidently to senior stakeholders
- Experience working across beauty, fashion, or FMCG verticals is a strong plus
- Exceptional organizational skills across a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Experience managing and developing junior team members
- Calm, solutions-oriented, and detail-driven — even under pressure
What's On Offer
- $155,000–$180,000 base salary
- Discretionary bonus
- 14 days PTO plus your birthday off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- NYC hybrid, 3 days/week in office