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Account Director in San Diego, CA

Account Director Job Description

The account director is an advertising or marketing agency leadership position responsible for delivering integrated campaigns that meet clients’ brand objectives. Professionals in the account director role usually take the lead on efforts to retain and grow valued client accounts. Strong teamwork, problem-solving, interpersonal, and verbal and writing skills are must-have skills for this position. Employers usually seek candidates who have a bachelor’s degree and seven or more years of work experience in an advertising or marketing environment.

Typical account director duties:

Working closely with clients to establish effective advertising and marketing strategies and maintain strong client-agency relationshipsGuiding the internal creative team to execute clients’ strategiesHelping to ensure the timely delivery of services and products to clients

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Salary for Account Director in San Diego, CA
118080 - 174045
25th percentile
118080
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
143910
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
174045
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
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