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Group Account Director

Go Fish Digital, New York, NY, United States


About Us

We are a modern marketing collective built for scale, efficiency, and impact. As the parent company, Agital supports three specialized go-to-market agencies-Go Fish Digital, REQ, and WDG-with shared infrastructure, advanced technology, and deeply experienced people, allowing each brand to do its best work. Go Fish Digital makes the complex simple and the simple powerful by uniting strategy, creative, media, and SEO into one seamless engine for growth. REQ connects storytelling, technology, creativity, and digital strategy so ambitious organizations can own what's next. WDG designs and builds enterprise web experiences that connect with diverse audiences and help organizations adapt to rapid technological change. Together, we operate as one strong, collaborative ecosystem, backed by smart systems, AI-powered capabilities, and a culture of curiosity, where people can grow their careers while shaping how ambitious brands grow in the world.

About the role

The Group Account Director leads a portfolio of accounts and a team of account leaders, ensuring consistent delivery, strategic excellence, and business growth across the group.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required
10 or more years of experience in agency or client strategy leadership
Strong experience managing teams and account portfolios
Experience working with ecommerce and/or B2B clients is a plus
Working knowledge of digital marketing channels, including owned media (SEO & GEO), paid media (search, social, and programmatic), Email & SMS, and more.
Hands-on experience with paid media platforms is strongly preferred
Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Leadership

Oversee a group of accounts, ensuring consistent performance and delivery
Drive strategic alignment and quality across all accounts
Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and develop Account Directors and senior team members
Build a high-performing, accountable team culture
Business Growth & Performance

Drive revenue growth and retention across the portfolio
Identify opportunities to expand services and increase client value
Operational Strategy

Improve processes and systems to enhance efficiency and scalability
Partner with leadership to align on business priorities
Core Skills & Competencies

Team leadership and coaching
Portfolio management
Strategic oversight
Operational excellence
Business growth mindset
Experience with tools and ad platforms, including Google Analytics, Google Ads, Google Search Console, SEMRush, Klaviyo, Meta Ads, ClickUp, etc., is a plus

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Your portfolio performs consistently at a high level, your team is strong and self-sufficient, and your clients see your group as a strategic partner.