Account Director

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Paradowski Creative is seeking a seasoned Account Director to lead strategic client relationships and guide multidisciplinary teams in delivering work that’s as smart as it is effective. This role requires an experienced communicator and problem-solver with deep roots in the agriculture industry —someone who understands the nuance of ag audiences and brings insight, empathy, and business acumen to every interaction.
As Account Director, you’ll serve as a strategic lead across major agriculture accounts, partnering with clients to uncover opportunities, drive results, and strengthen their brand position in a competitive, rapidly evolving category. Internally, you’ll mentor account team members, foster collaboration across departments, and ensure that all work ladders up to both client objectives and agency standards. You’ll also be responsible for driving account profitability, ensuring accurate forecasting, and helping the agency meet or exceed revenue targets tied to your portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the senior client lead across major agriculture accounts, building trust through transparency, vision, and results
Develop and steward strategic plans that connect business objectives with creative and media solutions
Translate complex agricultural topics and data into communications that are clear, compelling, and actionable
Guide cross-functional teams through the development and execution of integrated campaigns across digital, content, social, experiential, and traditional channels
Lead internal and external workstreams to ensure deliverables meet agreed-upon timelines, scopes, budgets, and KPIs
Own forecasting and revenue targets for assigned accounts, ensuring profitability and consistently seeking opportunities to meet and exceed financial goals
Partner with creative, strategy, and media leads to foster alignment and ensure all work is brought to life with intention and awareness for how tools and technology are reshaping modern storytelling
Identify new opportunities for organic growth and work with agency leadership to pursue and scope incremental work
Provide proactive counsel during times of ambiguity, challenge, or shifting client priorities
Mentor and manage account team members, offering guidance, feedback, and accountability that fuels growth and performance
Champion Paradowski’s values, process, and pursuit of excellent work
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in account leadership roles within creative, brand, or integrated agencies
Demonstrated expertise in agriculture marketing—preferably working with seed, equipment, crop protection, input providers, or ag-tech brands
Strong understanding of ag customer segments including growers, retailers, dealers, and influencers
Proven ability to lead complex programs across digital, content, experiential, and traditional channels
Skilled in leading client conversations around strategy, performance, and innovation
Proven ability to manage up to ~$5M in annual account revenue, with a track record of meeting or exceeding growth and profitability goals
Experienced in financial management, including scoping, forecasting, and resource planning
Adept at guiding teams through the nuances of regulated, seasonal, or decentralized industries
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Comfortable presenting to C-suite executives and facilitating high-level strategy sessions
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience and/or comfort with exploring emerging creative technologies (e.g. AI-assisted tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, or Runway) and tools like Workamajig is a plus
What We Value
Confidence rooted in expertise—and humility grounded in collaboration
Strategic thinking with a bias toward clarity and momentum
Comfort navigating evolving marketing technologies and media landscapes, with a curiosity for how they can shape stronger brand experiences
A deep respect for agriculture and the people who shape it
A belief in long-term partnerships built on curiosity, clarity, and shared ambition
Leadership that brings out the best in clients and teams alike
Curiosity, empathy, and a drive to move good work forward
We are a creatively driven, strategically focused agency with a strong track record in agriculture—and a passion for building what’s next. As Account Director, you’ll help shape meaningful, impactful work for brands that feed, fuel, and grow the world. Join us and bring your experience to a team that values partnership, progress, and purposeful storytelling.
To Apply
Send your resume and portfolio to jobs@paradowski.com with the subject line “Account Director."
Seniority level Seniority level Director
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Sales and Business Development
Industries Advertising Services
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