Group AEO Marketing Director – Group Account Director

Foundation Marketing

. Lead a $3–4M portfolio of enterprise B2B tech and SaaS clients and the team that serves them .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Canada, United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing a $3–4M portfolio of B2B tech and SaaS clients, with a strong focus on P&L ownership, client relationship management, and strategic growth. Proven ability to lead teams, drive client retention, and expand business through innovative marketing strategies.

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P&L ManagementClient Relationship ManagementB2B Marketing StrategyTeam LeadershipClient Retention and Expansion

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Hard Skills

Account LeadershipMarketing StrategySEOContent MarketingPaid AdvertisingSocial Media StrategyCommunity EngagementAI Search StrategyClient Health MonitoringPerformance Target Setting

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTeam Development

Industry Keywords

B2B TechSaaSClient ServicesMarketing DirectorsVP-Level RelationshipsGrowth StrategyRetention StrategyBusiness ExpansionAgency ExperienceClient Team Building

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a $3–4M portfolio of enterprise B2B tech and SaaS clients and the team that serves them
Run the portfolio like a business, setting strategy and owning key client relationships, growth and margin
Personally lead one or two anchor clients
Manage the AEO Marketing Directors and AEO Program Director who run the rest of the portfolio
Own the portfolio's P&L, including revenue, book growth and margin
Set targets for each client book and act when performance drifts
Set the strategic roadmap for every client and provide industry thought leadership
Lead anchor relationships with one or two $1M+ annual clients at VP and C-level
Hire, develop and, when needed, exit team members
Grow the next AEO Marketing Directors and AEO Program Directors
Drive expansion into new channels and business units
Convert strategy engagements into retainers and pursue new business in the industry
Monitor client health, identify at-risk accounts and execute recovery plans
Report to Client Services leadership and manage 3–6 direct reports within a team of 8–15 people

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years in agency client services, account leadership or marketing strategy, including 3+ years leading managers or a P&L
Track record of owning a $3M+ book and growing it through retention and expansion
Credibility with CMOs and VPs of marketing at B2B tech or SaaS companies
Depth across SEO, content, paid, social and communities to lead the strategy conversation
Clear point of view on how AI search is changing the way B2B buyers find and choose vendors
Experience hiring and building client teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable compensation: Target 20% of base, paid quarterly on your portfolio's book growth, margin and retention
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