About the role
Location: Remote
Experience Level: Mid Level (Agency experience preferred)
We're looking for an experienced Associate Account Director to own a portfolio of client accounts and lead a team of account managers in delivering exceptional influencer marketing programs. You'll be the strategic and executional anchor across your book of business: equal parts client partner, team coach, and talent expert.
This is a player-coach role: you'll set the strategic direction for client programs while developing the next tier of talent on your team. You'll report to the Head of Account Management and work cross-functionally with creative, strategy & analytics, performance media and platform teams to drive results clients talk about.
What you'll do
Client leadership
- Develop integrated social and influencer strategies tied to measurable business outcomes
- Own day-to-day relationships as the primary client point of contact
- Lead strategic planning, quarterly business reviews, and campaign ideation
- Navigate complex client conversations with confidence and clarity
- Contribute to new business pitches and proposals as needed
Team management
- Directly manage 1–3 account managers or supervisors
- Provide coaching, feedback, and career development support
- Delegate campaign workstreams and review output for quality
- Foster an inclusive, high-performance team culture
Campaign execution
- Lead end-to-end delivery of multi-platform influencer programs
- Oversee influencer selection, briefing, content review, and performance reporting
- Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across a diverse client scope
- Drive cross-department collaboration with creative, paid media and strategy teams to align on campaign goals and ensure seamless execution
- Serve as the internal connector between client needs and departmental capabilities, facilitating clear communication and shared accountability across functions
Qualifications
- 5–7 years of experience in digital, social, or influencer marketing (agency background preferred)
- Prior experience managing direct reports and developing junior team members
- Deep knowledge of influencer marketing across paid and earned channels, with hands-on platform expertise (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube)
- Proven track record managing multiple client accounts simultaneously with strong retention and growth outcomes
- Proficiency with influencer management tools (CreatorIQ, Modash, Upfluence, or equivalent)
- Strong project management skills with sharp attention to timelines, budgets, and deliverables
- Comfortable presenting and leading conversations with VP- and C-suite level clients
- Experience with paid social amplification, cross-channel integration, and performance reporting a plus
- Proficient in AI tools and comfortable applying them to streamline workflows, accelerate research, and improve team output
- Experienced with productivity and collaboration suites including Microsoft Word, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), and project management tools such as Asana
What we offer
- Remote-first
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible time off with inclusive holiday benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Collaborative, diverse team culture with meaningful professional development