Account Director

Skidmore Studio

. Oversee the development and growth of client relationships .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in client relationship management and strategic guidance within the CPG sector, with a strong focus on account planning, project management, and effective communication. Proven ability to drive business development and deliver high-quality results while navigating ambiguity and fostering collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CPG ExperienceClient Relationship ManagementAccount ManagementPresentation SkillsBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementStrategic PlanningBrand ManagementMarketingSales

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingCollaborationCuriosity

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in MarketingDegree in AdvertisingDegree in CommunicationsDegree in Business

Industry Keywords

Agency ExperienceClient-Facing ExperienceCreative StrategiesBranding ProjectsMarketing Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the development and growth of client relationships
Serve as the primary client contact and provide strategic guidance
Set expectations and lead client presentations and meetings
Prepare for and lead client meetings, weekly check-ins, and account planning sessions
Build relationships, deliver work that exceeds expectations, and maintain engaging client conversations
Drive proactive planning, identify new project opportunities, and pitch recommendations
Partner with business development to close new business from scope development through project kickoff
Identify, pursue, and secure new scopes of work with existing clients
Collaborate with project managers, creative, and production teams to keep projects on time and on budget
Contribute to brainstorms, ideation, creative briefings, and strategic planning
Advocate for clients and manage conflict resolution
Monitor CPG branding and marketing trends and share strategic insights with the studio
Research client strategies to manage branding projects and identify new opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPG experience is required
10+ years of relevant agency experience, or equivalent experience in brand management/marketing roles specifically with CPG brands
Client-facing and relationship-growing experience in account management, planning, sales, or business development
Proven ability to successfully manage multiple clients and projects
Presentation and coordination skills, including clearly conveying creative strategies and concepts
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Degree in marketing, advertising, communications, business, or equivalent experience
Ability to work entrepreneurially and navigate ambiguity
Adaptable, resourceful, and able to work across multiple clients and tasks
Curiosity and continuous-learning mindset
High creative and service standards
Commitment to collaboration, problem-solving, and incorporating feedback

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid vacation days
11-13 paid holidays a year
Unlimited paid sick/personal time after your first 60 days of employment
Studio-paid portion of medical premium for employees and eligible family members
100% Studio-paid dental coverage for employees
100% Studio-paid vision coverage for employees
Sponsored 401K savings plan with employer match after 90 days
Monthly wellness reimbursement
Wireless communication stipend to help cover personal cell phone and home internet