Account Director

Account Director (Client Growth and Agency Leadership)

DEPLOY's client is looking for an Account Director who knows how to run a book of business, grow it, and show up as a collaborative force on new business. DEPLOY's client's approach is grounded in behavioral science and Creative Psychology - a genuine differentiator that shapes how we think about strategy, creative, and client outcomes. This role plays a key part in translating that thinking into growth for our clients and our agency.

You will own your portfolio day to day while working alongside an Account Supervisor and Account Coordinator, and reporting directly to the SVP of Account Leadership.

If you are someone who wants to lead accounts, grow relationships, and help shape the culture and trajectory of a growing agency, this role is for you.

Client Leadership and Retention - Serve as the primary point of contact and strategic lead for an assigned portfolio of clients.

Build trust and deepen relationships by demonstrating a strong understanding of each client's business, goals, and challenges.

Proactively identify opportunities to expand scope, evolve strategy, and add value before clients ask.

Lead client meetings, presentations, and check-in with confidence and clarity.

Ensure flawless project delivery by working closely with your account team and cross-functional partners.

Develop and execute organic growth strategies across your portfolio.

Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities aligned to the client business objectives.

Track account health and flag risks early, turning challenges into opportunities for deeper partnership.

New Business Support:
Pitch in on new business efforts - from RFP responses and research to live presentations. Bring your client experience to bear when crafting agency positioning and pitch strategy. Represent DEPLOY's client with credibility and enthusiasm to prospective clients.

Team and Agency Building:
Work alongside an Account Supervisor and Account Coordinator, providing direction and mentorship. Contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture - you model what great account leadership looks like. Engage in agency initiatives, internal conversations, and process improvements that help DEPLOY's client grow.

5-8 years of agency experience, with at least 4 years in an account leadership role.

A proven track record of growing client relationships and expanding account revenue.

Experience working across integrated campaigns - spanning brand, creative, digital, and/or media.

Strong presentation and communication skills - you can hold a room and translate complex ideas simply.

Vertical experience in one or more of the following: healthcare/insurance, financial services, or CPG/retail.

A collaborative instinct - you build real relationships across disciplines, not just manage up.

High accountability and low ego - you care about the work and the people doing it.

Comfort operating in a fast-moving, growth-oriented environment where the playbook is still being written.

Bonus:
Experience with behavioral science, consumer psychology, or research-backed creative strategy.

Birmingham, AL-based preferred; hybrid schedule. Reports to SVP, Account Leadership. Travel for client engagements and new business pitches, as needed.

Client portfolios are growing - in scope, revenue, and relationship depth.

Clients feel strategically led, not just serviced.

New business efforts are stronger because of your involvement.

The team around you is developing and performing at a higher level.

DEPLOY's client becomes a better agency because you are part of building it.