Client Services, Account Director
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-07-08
Listing for:
DAC Group / Chicago Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-08
Job specializations:
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
Client Relationship Manager, Digital Marketing, Account Manager, Marketing Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary This role is for a strategic, client-focused Account Director to lead key accounts within the digital media landscape, including paid media, SEO, content marketing strategy, social media, analytics, web and application development. This role will be responsible for fostering client relationships, overseeing the creation and implementation of key strategies and campaigns, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver strong business growth.
You will serve as the bridge between client and internal teams, ensuring seamless communication, creative thinking and presentation building, measurable program success, and relationship and program growth, internally and externally with clients.
What You’ll DoClient Satisfaction and Retention Develop a strong relationship with key client partners within the portfolio in order to manage day-to-day program-related inquiries and deliverables
Create client org charts and map the departments and key relationships to mine Develop a firm understanding of the client’s industry, marketing strategy and goals
Look for opportunities (innovation and optimization) to grow existing client relationships and scope
Team Development Provide senior account direction and people leadership to our high-performance team of Account Managers and Executives.
Successfully organize internal teams (media, SEO, creative, content, social, development, and analytics) to collaborate effectively together to deliver results
Portfolio/Program Management Develop and execute annual account plans for all client accounts within the portfolio that meet revenue growth and profit margin
Manage internal aspects of project implementation including preparation of client briefs and proposals, budget management, tracking client data, QA validation, and reporting of internal and external client activities and communications
Ensure accounts are executed effectively to meet established KPIs and revenue targets
Deliver effective and efficient documentation, communication and dissemination of information regarding client activities and client administrative procedures.
Work with clients to complete a specific project brief and coordinate client approvals.
Create status reports, project timelines, and budget management documents in accordance with DAC’s standards for quality and accuracy
Develop and manage contracts through to signature
Business Growth and Revenue Ongoing ownership of client financial health including revenue delivery, growth, and profitability
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of DAC’s product offerings, including media, SEO, content, local, web development, and analytics
Remain knowledgeable about ongoing program activities
Serve as a thought leader internally and externally through knowledge-sharing, blog and white paper development, and industry event participation
Support new business initiatives including client pitches, RFP responses, and marketing events
What You Bring7+ years’ experience in a client services position, managing clients and responsible for account growth4+ years’ experience leading an account team, a portfolio of clients, and related budgets3+ years working for an advertising agency, with proven ability to lead multi-channel marketing campaigns including paid search, display, CTV/OLV, paid social, SEO, content, local and more Strong understanding of brand and performance marketing, data-driven decision making, and industry trends
Experience managing programs for Fortune 500 companies or similarly sized media budgets
Project Management experience
Strong writing, communication, organization, and presentation skills
Experien…
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