Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. True Blue Strategies is a Seattle-based advocacy agency building a more just America. The Account Director leads important client relationships, combining hands-on delivery with strategic leadership while ensuring projects are on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Own a portfolio of key client relationships. You're the main point of contact, the lead strategist, and the person clients call when it matters
- Track account progress against key milestones, flag risks early, and ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
- Work closely with the Creative Director, Campaign Director, Public Affairs Director, CEO, and other internal experts to develop and execute communication plans, campaign strategies, and public affairs work
- Write and review client-facing materials, including presentations, strategic plans, and campaign plans, and make sure everything that goes out is excellent
- Lead client meetings, present deliverables, and run strategy sessions that keep campaigns moving in the right direction
- Stay ahead of client needs, offer honest counsel, and look for ways to add value
- Own account workflows and project execution, partnering with the ops team to keep campaigns on time and running smoothly
- Actively monitor account health and identify opportunities to grow existing accounts—pitch expanded work when the opportunity is there
- Own the revenue trajectory of your accounts: know where things stand, where they're headed, and what it takes to get them there
- Lead new business efforts, including writing proposals, building pitch decks, and presenting to prospective clients
- Build relationships and pursue opportunities that bring new clients and new work to True Blue
- Help raise the bar for how the agency runs accounts by bringing good habits, clear processes, and high standards
- Support the team on scoping, work planning, onboarding new clients, and making sure the right people are on the right work
- Run monthly internal account check-ins to spot opportunities, solve problems, and keep priorities straight
- Work closely with the Project Manager and ops team to improve account processes and keep workflows running smoothly across the agency
Skills
- 8+ years managing client accounts and leading strategic work in an agency setting
- A track record of leading client relationships and delivering complex, multi-faceted paid media campaigns at a high level
- Sharp writing skills. You can draft a strategic plan, develop a presentation deck, and compose emails that land
- Experience managing multiple fast-moving projects
- Comfortable leading a room—whether that's a client kickoff, a strategy session, or a new business pitch
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employee coverage
- Generous 120-hour annual PTO accrual, increases after first two years, holidays, and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
- 401(k) plan with 3% safe harbor company contributions.
- Annual professional development and monthly $200 stipend for professional development and personal wellness—whether that means a class, a conference, or something that brings you joy.
- 10% commission structure for revenue you help bring in
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