Account Director

Robert Half is partnering with a fast-growing digital growth agency in Chicago who is seeking a strategic and dynamic Account Director to lead client relationships and drive measurable business impact.

This newly created role is ideal for someone with agency account management experience who thrives in a hands-on, high-impact environment, collaborating with internal teams to deliver results for mid-market brands.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary client lead for 3–4 mid-market accounts, including senior stakeholders such as CMOs and their right-hand executives.
• Build and maintain trusted, consultative relationships, acting as a strategic advisor to clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—paid media, lifecycle/CRM/SEO, marketing tech, and creative—to ensure seamless execution of campaigns, websites, apps, and other digital initiatives.
• Translate client business goals into actionable marketing strategies and ensure delivery meets objectives.
• Identify opportunities to expand accounts and grow client relationships.
• Partner with project managers to align resources, workflows, and processes.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, helping grow internal capability.
• Contribute to financial outcomes by supporting scope development, budget management, and account growth.

What You Bring

• 8–10+ years of agency account management experience, preferably from a smaller or mid-sized agency.
• 5+ years of digital and performance marketing experience.
• Proven experience managing senior client relationships and driving strategic outcomes.
• Strong understanding of marketing technology, digital channels, and performance-driven campaigns.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Based in Chicago, IL, able to be onsite 2–3 days per week.

he salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000. This position includes Benefits available to full-time professionals, include medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, 401(k), etc.. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.