Account Director

Growth-minded, business leader committed to driving team success and brand value.

Love food, wine and agriculture? Ready to work hard with a fantastic group of mission-driven professionals? If yes to the above we would love to hear from you! We are currently looking for team members based in the Sacramento, Los Angeles and Boise, s.

About Noble West

Noble West is an agency built for the future of food. We’re a fast-growing, ag and food-focused collective of changemakers with an incredible roster of clients. We will change the way consumers view and value food, and conversely, how farmers view consumers. Our unrivaled access to food sources is a primary differentiator.

About the Role

Our independent, woman-owned agency seeks an Account Director to lead key client relationships, agency profitability and team development. This leader will play a vital role in driving strategic direction, ensuring excellence across deliverables and fostering growth for the agency and for our clients.

Our Values

The ideal candidate will embody Noble West’s core values:

• Putting People First:
  Build relationships grounded in respect and empathy.
• Audacity:
  Boldly explore innovative ideas and challenges.
• Never Settle:
  Strive for continuous improvement and push beyond “good enough.”
• Doing the Right Thing:
  Prioritize decisions that benefit the greater good.

Location & Reporting

This is a 100% remote position, but not virtual. For collaboration and bonding, candidates should be located in or near:
Boise, ;
Sacramento or Los Angeles, CA.

The Account Director serves as the senior business and strategic lead across assigned accounts, owning client relationships, revenue performance and overall portfolio direction. This role guides integrated campaigns from brief through execution, manages growth and renewals, and mentors junior team members in a small, fast-paced agency environment. The position reports to the Group Account Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior strategic lead across accounts, primary contact for client partners at all levels — including senior stakeholders — and build strong, personal relationships.
• Lead annual planning for assigned clients, campaign planning and quarterly business reviews, translating client business objectives into clear strategic direction.
• Develop scopes of work, budgets and renewal proposals, ensuring alignment between deliverables, staffing and financial targets.
• Own revenue forecasting and margin performance across assigned accounts, proactively identifying and managing scope changes.
• Guide development of integrated strategies and creative briefs in collaboration with internal teams across paid, owned and earned channels.
• Present strategic recommendations and creative work confidently, ensuring rationale is clear, differentiated and grounded in business objectives.
• Oversee execution across multiple concurrent work streams, ensuring timelines, quality standards and client expectations are met.
• Directly manage and mentor Account Supervisors and Account Executives, setting clear expectations for performance, financial accountability and growth.
• Partner with Operations, Content & Connections and Creative leadership to align resources, anticipate risks and resolve challenges efficiently.
• Identify and secure organic growth opportunities within existing accounts, supporting renewal and financial expansion conversations.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience : 6–9 years of agency experience managing integrated accounts
• Leadership :
  Strong, motivational leadership style that inspires cross-functional teams and clients alike.
• Vision :
  Exceptional ability to balance creative ambition with strategic business priorities.
• Brand Strategy :
  Experience with cultivating/contributing…