Group Account Director

Coolr

. Oversee and provide direction to client teams across all aspects of activity .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong strategic acumen in account planning, brand strategy, and creative storytelling while effectively managing client relationships and mentoring junior team members. Proven ability to oversee budget management, improve process efficiency, and identify growth opportunities in a fast-paced agency environment.

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Social First Agency ExperienceAccount PlanningBrand StrategyMentorshipBudget Management

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Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationRelationship BuildingLeadership

Industry Keywords

Client ManagementProcess EfficiencyCommercial ActivitiesGrowth OpportunitiesQuality Output

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and provide direction to client teams across all aspects of activity
Ensure efficient processes are followed and quality output is consistently delivered
Manage Account Directors and Managers, providing support, tools, and information
Mentor junior team members and lead by example
Work with Account Directors to ensure monthly and quarterly reporting is thorough and accurate
Build and maintain relationships with senior clients
Identify growth opportunities for client accounts
Manage efficient and sustainable resourcing on client accounts
Improve process efficiency
Oversee budget management and commercial activities on accounts
Participate in new business and pitch activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Social First Agency experience in a senior leadership role (Group Account Director or above)
Commercially minded, with experience managing profitability and identifying growth opportunities
Strong strategic acumen across account planning, brand strategy, and creative storytelling
Extensive and credible knowledge of the industry and the latest trends
Approachable and proactive with mentorship of more junior team members
Ability to build strong, transparent relationships with senior clients and agency partners
Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-volume agency environments
Passionate commitment to quality output and ability to flex with business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary reflective of your experience and aligned with our internal salary bands
Flexible Hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 from home
20 days of paid time off (PTO), in addition to all U.S. Federal Holidays
Birthday Day off
Wellbeing day off — one additional day off plus a $50 voucher to support your wellbeing
Private Healthcare cover
Tech scheme
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