Account Director

We are seeking an Account Director to architect, expand, and elevate strategic brand partnerships across high-growth merchant verticals. Operating at the intersection of performance marketing and commercial strategy, you will drive revenue expansion, negotiate high-value campaigns, and serve as a trusted advisor to top-tier retail brands, media agencies, and affiliate networks.

Commercial Growth & Prospecting:
Identify, cultivate, and close high-value partnerships, leading full-lifecycle business development to meet and exceed revenue benchmarks

Strategic Campaign Architecture:
Design and pitch data-backed digital media and content strategies, positioning our full suite of performance marketing products to solve complex merchant acquisition goals

Portfolio Management:
Serve as the primary commercial advisor for an assigned portfolio, continuously unlocking incremental budget through optimization, cross-selling, and renewal strategies

Ecosystem

Collaboration:

Partner strategically with affiliate networks, digital agencies, and internal cross-functional teams (Product, Marketing, Analytics, Operations) to co-create market-leading solutions

Forecasting & Revenue Operations:
Leverage advanced analytics tools to track pipeline health, model performance projections, and deliver accurate executive forecasts

Proven Track Record: 3–6+ years driving performance marketing, digital media sales, or strategic account management, with a consistent history of quota attainment and revenue ownership

Domain Expertise:
Deep understanding of the e-commerce landscape, retail performance models (CPA, CPC, Affiliate), and the broader digital advertising ecosystem

Executive Presence:
Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to command a room, influence C-suite/VP decision-makers, and articulate complex value propositions

Analytical Aptitude: A structured, data-fluent problem solver capable of translating complex metrics into actionable commercial strategies

Technical Proficiency:
Hands‑on experience with enterprise CRMs and business intelligence platforms (Salesforce, Tableau)

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field

A bout

Ziff Davis Shopping helps millions of shoppers discover and save, delivering exceptional consumer and merchant‑advertiser experiences across a portfolio of leading mobile and ecommerce brands. Our domestic brands include Retail Me Not , , , Tech Bargains and more. We also run the leading Cash Back, Reward and Coupon codes brands in the UK (Voucher Codes).

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, Retail Me Not , PCMag, Humble, Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), Root Metrics, Everyday Health, Baby Center, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.

• Ziff Davis Shopping offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits, including c omprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits.
• Our employees enjoy Flexible S pending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• W e are committed to work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays.
• We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it.
• We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally.

A t Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered t o succeed.

• We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional g rowth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development…