Account Director

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2 Locations
Remote
135K-185K Annually
Mid level
Digital Media
The Role
Drive strategic brand partnerships and revenue growth across merchant verticals. Responsibilities include prospecting and closing partnerships, designing performance marketing campaigns, managing commercial portfolios, expanding budgets through optimization and cross-selling, collaborating with affiliate networks and internal teams, and forecasting pipeline and revenue performance. The role advises retail brands, agencies, and affiliate networks while using analytics, Salesforce, and Tableau to support commercial decisions.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Opportunity: 

We are seeking an Account Director to architect, expand, and elevate strategic brand partnerships across high-growth merchant verticals. Operating at the intersection of performance marketing and commercial strategy, you will drive revenue expansion, negotiate high-value campaigns, and serve as a trusted advisor to top-tier retail brands, media agencies, and affiliate networks.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

 

  • Commercial Growth & Prospecting: Identify, cultivate, and close high-value partnerships, leading full-lifecycle business development to meet and exceed revenue benchmarks

  • Strategic Campaign Architecture: Design and pitch data-backed digital media and content strategies, positioning our full suite of performance marketing products to solve complex merchant acquisition goals

  • Portfolio Management: Serve as the primary commercial advisor for an assigned portfolio, continuously unlocking incremental budget through optimization, cross-selling, and renewal strategies

  • Ecosystem Collaboration: Partner strategically with affiliate networks, digital agencies, and internal cross-functional teams (Product, Marketing, Analytics, Operations) to co-create market-leading solutions

  • Forecasting & Revenue Operations: Leverage advanced analytics tools to track pipeline health, model performance projections, and deliver accurate executive forecasts

 

Job Qualifications: 

 

  • Proven Track Record: 3–6+ years driving performance marketing, digital media sales, or strategic account management, with a consistent history of quota attainment and revenue ownership

  • Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of the e-commerce landscape, retail performance models (CPA, CPC, Affiliate), and the broader digital advertising ecosystem

  • Executive Presence: Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to command a room, influence C-suite/VP decision-makers, and articulate complex value propositions

  • Analytical Aptitude: A structured, data-fluent problem solver capable of translating complex metrics into actionable commercial strategies

  • Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with enterprise CRMs and business intelligence platforms (Salesforce, Tableau)

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field


About

Ziff Davis Shopping helps millions of shoppers discover and save, delivering exceptional consumer and merchant-advertiser experiences across a portfolio of leading mobile and ecommerce brands. Our domestic brands include RetailMeNot, Offers.com, Blackfriday.com, TechBargains and more. We also run the leading Cash Back, Reward and Coupon codes brands in the UK (Voucher Codes).

 

About Ziff Davis 

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security. 

 

Our Benefits

Ziff Davis Shopping offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as life and disability benefits. Our employees enjoy Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 

 

We are committed to work-life balance with Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays. We offer family building and caregiving support and generous Family Care and Parental leave, when you need it. We also provide Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs, ensuring our team stays healthy both physically and mentally. 

 

At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.

If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then Ziff Davis Shopping is the place for you. 

 

Compensation Range 

Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The OTE compensation for this role is $135,000 to $185,000 depending on experience. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance. 

 

Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive.


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Skills Required

  • 3-6+ years of experience driving performance marketing, digital media sales, or strategic account management
  • Consistent history of quota attainment and revenue ownership
  • Deep understanding of e-commerce, retail performance models including CPA, CPC, and affiliate marketing, and the digital advertising ecosystem
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence C-suite and VP decision-makers
  • Ability to translate complex metrics into actionable commercial strategies
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise CRMs and business intelligence platforms, including Salesforce and Tableau
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field

Ziff Davis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ziff Davis and has not been reviewed or approved by Ziff Davis.

  • Healthcare Strength Employer covers a substantial portion of medical costs and offers multiple plan choices with supportive features such as HSA options, low-deductible access points, and telemedicine. Wellbeing resources and mental health support further reinforce the overall healthcare offering.
  • Parental & Family Support Generous paid parental leave for birth and non-birth parents is complemented by family‑planning support and practical assistance like medical travel and related logistics. Additional caregiving leave and adoption assistance are also described.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible Time Off in several regions and dedicated Volunteer Time Off indicate a broad approach to rest and community engagement. Company holidays and paid sick time add to overall time‑off flexibility.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
2,138 Employees
Year Founded: 1927

What We Do

Ziff Davis (Nasdaq: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity, and martech.

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