Account Director

Account Director

The Account Director is responsible for managing a portfolio of 7-8 clients and account teams, and for taking an active role in the professional development of junior staffers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Account Strategy and Management:
• Lead or co-lead strategy development and day-to-day direction of client teams (depending on account size)
• Drive targeted, proactive, creative communications strategies aligned with clients' business goals
• Stay up to date on client-specific media and industry developments to deliver informed, thoughtful recommendations
• Allocate hours for account teams on a monthly basis, and encourage teams to maintain accurate reporting in Harvest
• Establish client- and team-appropriate roles and responsibilities
• Client Relations:
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, fostering a strong long-term partnership
• Anticipate client needs and respond to client requests in a thoughtful, timely manner
• Thoughtfully respond to client concerns and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Lead strategy-focused portions of client calls
• Implement crisis management techniques and advise on potential courses of action, providing support to the senior account lead
• Media Relations:
• Develop and drive proactive, data-driven media strategies
• Ensure outbound pitches demonstrate industry expertise and creative thinking
• Monitor for newsjacking opportunities and oversee rapid-response initiatives
• Support pitching initiatives as needed, focusing on top-tier broadcast, print and digital targets
• Mentorship and Management:
• Coach and develop teams and individuals, empowering teams to achieve their full potential in a positive and supportive environment
• Directly manage 2–3 Bospartans — deliver regular, actionable feedback and support performance reviews
• Resolve individual/team issues promptly and fairly, with support from senior leadership and/or HR as appropriate
• Business Development:
• Support new business proposals, including presentation development and delivery
• Build external network by attending events, participating in professional organizations, etc.
• Reporting:
• Finalize monthly/quarterly reports
• Maintain accurate reporting in Harvest

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in public relations, including 5+ years of agency experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or related field
• Sharp business and PR acumen to quickly determine short- and long-term priorities for self and junior team members
• Experience in B2B industries
• Excellent communication and client relations skills (oral and written)
• Strategic thinker with the initiative to lead programs from start to finish
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple assignments and changing priorities
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Positive, energizing manager and mentor who inspires teams to excel
• Compelling presenter and public speaker

Salary starts at $105k

The Perks

• Fully Remote
• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Monthly stipend toward internet, mobile, and wellness expenses
• Generous PTO policy
• 401k match

Bospar offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, an entrepreneurial work environment, and great growth opportunities. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce. Bospar is an equal opportunity employer.