Group Account Director

David&Goliath

. Oversee all aspects of the national Kia account .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing complex, integrated advertising campaigns, with a strong focus on client relationship management and strategic communication. Proven ability to lead and inspire account teams while identifying opportunities for process improvement and campaign effectiveness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

12+ Years Global Advertising ExperienceAutomotive Industry ExperienceIntegrated Campaign ManagementClient Relationship ManagementAccount Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Campaign EvaluationBudget PlanningKPI IdentificationProcess ImprovementConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationInspirationInitiative

Industry Keywords

National CommunicationsSponsorshipsDigital CommunicationsPartner Agency RelationshipsDealer Marketing Group

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all aspects of the national Kia account
Report directly to the Managing Director
Manage the health of the agency's relationship with Kia US
Work closely with Kia clients, partner agencies, and internal departments to ensure strategic, monetary, and creative integration across national communications
Maintain meaningful and frequent dialogue with Kia national managers and communicate updates to larger teams
Oversee and manage the growth of Account Directors through training and insights
Provide internal account team leadership, inspiration, and initiative
Generate ideas to improve internal processes and address client business needs
Plan, develop, and defend budget recommendations
Identify KPIs and measurements for quality and profitable service
Manage client relationships and resolve functional conflicts
Oversee National, Sponsorships, and Digital communications
Coordinate with the Dealer Marketing Group to identify efficiencies
Evaluate campaign results and identify opportunities and learnings in campaign wrap-up reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be an industry leader with 12+ years of global advertising experience
Automotive experience is a plus
Ability to manage highly visible, complex, and integrated campaigns from start to finish
Ability to evaluate campaign results and identify opportunities and learnings in wrap-up reports
Experience managing multiple partner agency relationships
Ability to travel to client offices and oversee on-set productions when needed
Video submission link (1 min. max.) showing why you're brave

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Equal opportunity employer
Inclusive and accessible workplace