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Movement Strategy · 11 hours ago

Account Director

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$125K/yr - $165K/yr

7+ years exp

Movement Strategy is looking for an Account Director to lead a dedicated brand pod and guide the vision, health, and momentum of a key account. The role involves driving client business strategy, ensuring high-quality creative output, and managing client relationships in a fast-paced, social-first agency environment.

AppsConsultingSocial MediaSoftware

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Drive client business strategy, KPIs, and measurement framework

Develop a deep understanding of all aspects of the POD’s functions (creative, influencer, data, strategy & account management/pm)

Serve as the final decision-maker for all client work

Uphold best-in-class creative output and excellence for the POD

Balance creative excellence with operational discipline

Set POD priorities and oversee project delivery and timeline management across all POD workstreams

Own POD performance reporting and ensure accountability for results

Implement operational rigor to optimize resource management, workflow efficiency, and process improvements

Lead client experience throughout the full business/project cycle

Centralize day-to-day client communication and relationship management

Manage client input briefs and ensure accurate routing and execution

Own and manage the Scope of Work (SOW) process

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between POD, Group Lead, and Centers of Excellence teams (known as COEs)

Step into or source coverage for cross-functional responsibilities as needed

Ensure the integrity of work by identifying challenges and proactively finding solutions

Review and approve all deliverables and outputs to ensure they meet accuracy and excellence standards

Foster agency-wide collaboration across all disciplines to maintain the integrity of the POD model

Identify opportunities for internal centers of excellence to enhance POD performance, processes, and quality standards. COEs include, process & delivery, production & design, business operation, innovation & technology, new business & growth, operations, ideation & storytelling, platforms, people & culture

Implement operational rigor to ensure efficient business performance, overseeing workflow optimization and process implementation

Support burn report and utilization reviews, proactively flagging resource needs or fluctuations

Oversee and track high-level budgets, vendor spend, and campaign investments

Qualification

Social media marketingClient relationship managementOperational efficiencyCross-functional team leadershipDigital advertisingContent marketingFinancial managementProject management toolsCommunicatorProactive & solution-orientedCollaborative & inclusiveVision & growth mindset

Required

7-10+ years of experience in social media marketing, digital advertising, or integrated marketing, with expertise in full-funnel social campaigns across paid, organic, influencer, and content marketing

4+ years in leadership roles, managing cross-functional teams (social strategy, creative, influencer, paid media, data, and community engagement)

Proven ability to drive client business strategy, ensuring social-first KPIs, audience insights, and measurement frameworks are embedded into execution

Deep understanding of platform algorithms, performance marketing, and content engagement strategies

Strong experience in social media-driven brand storytelling and ensuring alignment with client business objectives

Expertise in operational rigor, workflow optimization, and cross-functional collaboration within the POD

Experience managing senior-level client relationships, overseeing social media roadmaps, campaign execution, and long-term growth strategies

Financial management expertise, including budget oversight, media spend allocation, and efficiency tracking (burn reports, utilization, and OOP tracking)

Highly adaptable and solutions-focused, with experience in crisis management, change leadership, and evolving industry shifts

Experience in Asana or similar project management tools