Associate Director Account Management

Associate Director Account Management at Hudson Rouge

Hudson Rouge (a VML company) is a luxury boutique marketing and communications agency dedicated to luxury brands and serving as the exclusive agency of record for the Lincoln Automotive business across all channels. We blend brand strategy, media strategy, activation, digital, social, earned media, production, and analytics to deliver exquisitely crafted creativity. With offices in New York, Detroit, Shanghai, Toronto, and Mexico City, we foster collaboration, innovation, and a culture that values both client and colleague growth.

The Associate Director of Account Management will oversee all agency services on accounts, lead client engagement teams, and drive growth and development of the team. This role requires building and maintaining senior‑level client relationships, managing agency income, and ensuring the execution of strategic plans aligned with clients’ marketing objectives.

• Collaboratively develop long‑term account success plans and execute them.
• Provide oversight and guidance for all work, ensuring proactive thought leadership.
• Build and maintain client relationships at day‑to‑day and senior levels.
• Participate in key client meetings, including presentations, briefings, and strategy sessions.
• Develop and maintain agency partnership relationships.
• Supervise and develop direct reports.
• Manage financial responsibilities, including monthly billing, forecasting, and budget review with clients.
• Inform Group Account Director on business status and escalation points.

• Strong experience leading integrated agency relationships.
• Ability to lead strategic efforts across multi‑channel engagements.
• Skill in disseminating strategic direction across cross‑functional teams.
• Aggressive approach to client management and account growth.
• Capability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Detail‑oriented, strong communicator, and effective presenter.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with interactive campaign strategy and macro‑strategy development.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Five to eight years of relevant experience, including large‑agency interactive or senior client‑side marketing experience focused on strategy and innovation.
• Experience with digital marketing, including site, display, search, emerging media, or overall digital ecosystem development.

Based in our New York office. Salary range: $75,000—$180,000 USD (interactive).

We offer a competitive benefits package. For more details, click WPP Benefits.

The role embraces a hybrid approach with teams in the office an average of four days a week. Accommodations and flexibility are available; please discuss during the interview process.

WPP (Hudson Rouge) is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect where everyone feels they belong and has equal opportunities to advance their careers.