Account Director (at Creative Agency)

We are seeking a seasoned, strategic Account Director with a strong background in the automotive industry, particularly in Tier 2 or Tier 3, and substantial experience as an Account Director within a creative agency. The ideal candidate will be based in Houston, Texas, and must be open to travel. This role is designed for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is comfortable both managing and executing work, and has a passion for driving creative marketing initiatives forward.

Your role is to:

• Lead day-to-day strategy development in collaboration with Creative Director and Project Manager– distilling client needs into a clear and actionable plan and/or creative brief 
• Pull together inputs across campaign performance, media plans, business objectives, and creative trends to make strategic recommendations
• Develop creative briefs, strategic approaches, and testing matrices that inspire digital solutions that meet Client’s business objectives and consumer needs.
• Analyze broad performance metrics and deliver relevant insights and actionable recommendations
• Act as a proactive, positive and influential partner to clients–– helping to grow their business with smart and strategic thinking 
• Demonstrate a clear point of view on digital marketing strategy, articulating this through various touch points with clients, internal teams, and partner agencies.
• Spearhead innovative thinking that inspires the creative team and educates clients.
• Lead client presentations, strategic discussions, and cross-agency meetings.
• Manage internal team members and external vendors, ensuring proper resourcing for accounts and projects.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in digital advertising, with at least two years of focus on automotive clients, ideally within Tier 2 and Tier 3.
• Proven experience as an Account Director within a creative agency, leading campaigns and projects for high-profile brands.
• Hands-on experience developing and managing performance-driven digital campaigns, including customer acquisition and engagement initiatives.
• Deep understanding of digital marketing and platform strategies, with the ability to connect paid media planning with creative strategy.
• Experience reading and analyzing paid media reports, extracting actionable insights, and converting those into client-facing executive reports and internal creative briefs.
• High client EQ, with the ability to anticipate client needs and deliver exceptional service.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience guiding clients through strategic narratives.
• Experience with strategic planning around customer loyalty programs is a plus.
• Comfortable managing teams and directly executing tasks when needed.

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Please note: We will only review candidates who include a cover letter sharing their experience as an Account Director in a creative agency and their experience in the auto industry.

About Us
Collier.Simon is an independent, full-service creative agency in the Los Angeles/Hollywood area. We work with our client partners to develop creative solutions that truly move the needle. Clients range from Fortune 500-type household names to up-and-comers across a variety of industries / verticals.
While we embrace flexibility and offer work-from-home options, this role requires a Houston-based candidate due to regular in-person meetings with clients and partners.

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, 401K, and vacation/PTO policies, which will be discussed in detail during the interview process.
Collier.Simon provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
 

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