Account Director

About the Role

An Account Director (Brand) is a business leader who acts as a trusted advisor to clients and agency teams, supporting the creation of data‑driven, award‑winning work. They champion creative ideas, ensure flawless delivery, and guide teams toward innovative strategies.

All Account roles are inherently leadership positions, responsible for inspiring creative excellence through confident decision‑making, effective communication, and quick problem‑solving. You will build relationships with Director‑level and VP‑level clients, champion Monks’ vision, and position strategies for organic revenue growth while managing scopes and resources.

With a focus on brand social strategy, you will work closely with day‑to‑day clients, cross‑functional teams, and brand partners, helping them connect initiatives to larger brand ambitions. You will coach and develop agency staff through feedback, training, and growth opportunities, and later join senior leadership to scale learning across the agency.

• Effectively consult on creative ideas and executions.
• Deliver compelling storytelling for sponsorship and talent partnerships.
• Inspire larger creative strategies that drive business outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to scale outcomes across other parts of the business.
• Champion agile production that flexes efficiently with market needs.
• Manage scope of work and create organic growth to expand client relationships.

• 8–10+ years of agency experience.
• Comfort with regular travel (up to 7 days per month).
• Passion for and experience in brand marketing.
• Strong people skills—good at building relationships, a compelling conversationalist.
• Diplomatic and empathetic leadership.
• Experience in social media, fluency in media and KPIs.
• Effective communicator, strong writer, and strong presenter.

• Experience working in entertainment or brand partnerships.
• Ability to balance the best interests of Monks and clients.

• Excellent, full‑coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO and 15 company‑wide holidays.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Work‑life balance with emphasis on personal well‑being.
• Career growth in a disruptor space and entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network.
• A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups (S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, etc.).
• Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth.

Salary Range: $100,000—$120,000 USD

Monks is a global, digital‑first, data‑driven brand operating within the S4 Capital plc ecosystem. Through our flagship AI ecosystem, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, delivering culturally relevant, high‑impact creative and digital solutions that drive long‑term brand impact.

Monks does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits. Monks is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a respectful and empowering work environment for all people.