West Coast Media Account Director

Account DirectorM+C Saatchi Performance is a global digital media agency, connecting brands to people. We deliver business growth for our clients through effective, measurable, and evolving digital media strategies. This role will be based on the West Coast.What Are We Looking For?We are looking for a hands-on, strategic Account Director to drive client results, lead a team of junior account members, and guide performance strategy across multiple campaigns. The ideal candidate brings deep client management experience, a strong understanding of user acquisition strategies, and a proven track record leading growth marketing efforts.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and grow client relationships, becoming a trusted partner to key decision makers and helping them achieve their business objectivesSupport and elevate client performance conversations, including business reviews and campaign wrap-ups, by empowering your team to lead day-to-day while stepping in to drive high-level strategy across digital channelsGuide the creative and media planning process, ensuring integrated strategies align with client goalsIdentify and drive client growth opportunities through upselling, cross-selling opportunities, and long-term planningBuild and mentor high-performing teams, providing ongoing feedback, overseeing daily client comms, QA of key deliverables, and media executionServe as a senior point of contact for clients and internal teams, providing visible leadership and handling escalations as neededCollaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (Search & Social, Programmatic, Data & Analytics, Creative, Research, Finance) to ensure all work ladders up to a unified visionContribute to agency operations that may cover SOWs, renegotiating contracts, team resourcing, and financial health of your accountsRequirements8+ years' experience in digital media, preferably in an agency settingDeep knowledge of performance platforms (Google, Meta, TikTok, Programmatic, etc.) and a solid understanding of full-funnel media planningProven success managing large, multi-channel accounts and cross-functional teamsHands-on experience with new client onboarding and building from the ground up (process, client deliverables, etc.)Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills, with experience liaising with clients at senior levelDemonstrable experience growing revenues and effectively managing budgets/client profitabilityExcellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detailAdditional InfoSalary: $130,000-$150,000Competitive benefits package, including 20 vacation days and 401k matchHoliday Break: 11 annual bank holidays, plus Christmas to New Year's EveAll candidates must have the ability to work in the US. We are unable to sponsor any work visas for this roleAbout M+C Saatchi PerformanceM+C Saatchi Performance as part of the M+C Saatchi Group, has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this, M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application.All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).