Idea Peddler · 4 months ago
⚡ Join Our Talent Pool: Account Director
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expIdea Peddler is a full-service agency that values creativity and strategic thinking. They are seeking an Account Director who will act as a trusted advisor, leading client relationships and guiding strategic decisions while mentoring internal teams.
AdvertisingMarketingSocial Media
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary lead and trusted advisor for assigned accounts
Lead annual and major initiatives planning processes, ensuring strategy aligns with client goals and business realities
Bring clear recommendations to clients, guiding them through tough decisions and trade-offs
Proactively address risks and opportunities before the escalate
Build deep, credible relationships rooted in preparation and follow-through
Own every client interaction; setting agendas, guiding decisions, and defining next steps
Communicate with clarity, confidence, and calm, even in high-pressure or ambiguous situations
Be a strong presenter and storyteller, capable of selling ideas and recommendations through compelling presentations
Translate client objectives into strong, actionable briefs that set teams up for success
Partner across disciplines to shape integrated, “bespoke” solutions
Implement ways of working that produce “cross-functional magic” and ensures deliverables flow smoothly
Guide teams through complexity while balancing ambition, scope, and available resources
Mentor and develop junior team members, helping them grow in strategy and confidence
Own overall account health, including scope, timelines and resources
Partner with senior leadership team to ensure accurate forecasting, billing, and margin management
Identify opportunities for organic account growth
Ensure work is strategically sound and well-briefed
Oversee and many times lead client-facing materials to ensure they are clear, compelling, and on-brand
Guide the team toward award-worthy thinking and execution
Qualification
Required
A strategic, client-facing leader who confidently guides conversations and decisions
A collaborative consensus builder who knows when to align and when to push for the sake of the work
7+ years of experience leading client engagements in a full-service agency environment
A strong strategic thinker who translates insights into clear, actionable direction
Highly organized and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership over outcomes
Comfortable challenging assumptions and bringing a point of view that elevates the final product
Clear and confident in written, verbal, and presentation-style storytelling
Comfortable using cloud-based collaboration and project management tools
Kind-hearted, grounded, and fun; you understand how to balance urgency with what matters most
Benefits
Health, vision and dental benefits
401k matching
Generous paid time off
Tech kit
Health club stipend
Cell phone credit
Catered weekly meal
Recurring educational opportunities
Company
Idea Peddler
Full-service marketing that offers big agency expertise with boutique agency service.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Cimin Ahmadi Cohen
Founder & CEO
Blake Takushi
Creative Director & Partner
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