Account Director

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Location:

Chicago, IL

The Account Director will serve as the day-to-day and strategic lead for a high-profile client, ensuring seamless account management while contributing innovative ideas that drive measurable results. This leader will play a key role in building client trust, managing account financials, and mentoring team members.

• Lead client relationship management, ensuring daily needs are met while steering long-term strategy.
• Partner with clients to uncover business opportunities and develop integrated marketing solutions across digital, retail, and traditional channels.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Insight, Creative, PR, Digital) to deliver best-in-class work.
• Confidently present strategic recommendations and campaign work to senior client stakeholders.
• Manage account financials, including forecasting, budget oversight, and profitability.
• Identify and propose organic growth opportunities within the account.
• Provide mentorship and direction to account team members, maintaining a positive team culture.
• Represent Mower externally through networking, thought leadership, and industry engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of account management or client-side marketing experience. Demonstrated experience in consumer, CPG, or retail marketing. Experience with automotive, lawncare, power tool products and/or retail strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading integrated marketing campaigns, including digital, retail, and brand activations.
• Strong client presentation skills and ability to build senior-level relationships.
• Skilled at managing account financials and identifying growth opportunities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; working knowledge of Google Analytics.
• Up to 25% business travel required.

As an employee-owned agency, every employee has a stake in our success. We empower our people to think boldly, act with integrity, and bring fresh energy to everything we do. You’ll join a team that values creativity, curiosity, and collaboration—while giving you room to find your fiercest professional self.