Account Director (agency)

Job Title: Brand Partnerships Manager/Account Director Client Location: New York, NY (hybrid) Starting: 04/01/2026 Pay Comments: Minimum Pay (per hour): 55.00 Maximum Pay (per hour): 61.00 Hours: Full-time Job Description Manager, Brand Partnerships Reporting to the Director of Brand Partnerships, the Manager leads creative campaign + content development and brand comms agendas across the specific Portfolio. This role will oversee multiple brand workstreams and build world‑class marketing initiatives by fostering deep brand team and cross‑functional relationships, setting a strong cultural tone, and driving financial and operational rigor. The Manager mentors junior team members and plays a key role in shaping the Studio’s continued growth. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary day‑to‑day lead for major brand clients, owning relationships and ensuring consistent creative excellence. Lead cross‑functional collaboration, aligning stakeholders across creative, strategy, production, and media. Shape vision, tone, and pace, ensuring campaigns deliver against brand and business objectives. Manage budgets and timelines at a portfolio level, ensuring both project‑level efficiency and Studio‑wide financial health. Guide presentations, oversee production readiness, and ensure seamless delivery of assets. Contribute to building and sustaining a culture of trust, transparency, and creative bravery across teams. Mentor and manage junior account team members (L9s and L8s), fostering professional growth and strong performance. Partner with the Director to identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen client relationships, and expand Studio capabilities. Key Skills and Experience 7 - 10 years of experience in creative agency account management or brand management equivalent. Proven track record of building and executing world‑class campaigns. Strong experience in execution, relationship building, running integrated teams and financial management, across multiple projects at once. Exceptional ability to lead teams, align stakeholders, and inspire collaboration. Skilled at balancing detail orientation with strategic and creative oversight. Strong mentorship and culture‑building capabilities. Period Immediate start 1‑month trial, but the intention is an 8‑month period. Benefits Eligibility for subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aquent