Account Director

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to clients by translating business objectives into integrated experiential and marketing solutions
• Demonstrate strategic thought leadership through insightful analysis of client business objectives
• Partner with creative strategy and cross-functional teams to develop audience insights and brand positioning
• Lead and supervise client activations to ensure seamless planning, development, and execution
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and supervise account personnel including Account Managers and Coordinators
• Develop and manage program SOWs, budgets, timelines, and deliverables
• Critically evaluate program performance and optimize client budgets and resource allocation
• Drive organic growth and new business opportunities, including leading RFP processes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in account management, experiential marketing, or integrated marketing within an agency environment
• Significant client service experience supporting on-site and/or virtual event programs
• Strong project management, organization, and attention to detail skills
• Experience managing financials and forecasts
• Proficiency in Office365, Ziflow, Smartsheet, and ClickUp
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule (up to 2 days in office)

Preferred Qualifications

• Integrated digital marketing and content campaign experience
• Brand management experience
• Experience with strategic sponsorships, partnership development, and negotiations
• BA/BS in marketing, business administration, communications, or related field
• MBA degree
• Fluency in Spanish, German, or Chinese

About the Company

On Board Experiential (OBE) is an award-winning, full-service, experience-led agency that creates meaningful brand experiences worldwide. We work with top global brands such as Nike, Meta, JPMorgan Chase, OpenAI, and Stripe.