Account Director

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We are searching for a Full-Time Account Director for our creative and technology agency client. In this position, you'll lead strategic client relationships, oversee complex digital projects, and drive account growth with a focus on digital product development and technology-enabled solutions. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to turn client needs into actionable plans while managing account financials, mentoring team members, and identifying new business opportunities. Experience with Airtable is highly preferred. Interested in learning more? Take a peek at the key details below and apply today!
As Account Director, you will:
Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and technology partners, including Airtable.
Lead client accounts and digital product initiatives from discovery through delivery.
Identify opportunities to expand client relationships, grow revenue, and develop long-term partnerships.
Manage a portfolio of accounts ranging from $500K to $3M+ in annual business.
Translate client needs into actionable briefs, scopes, timelines, budgets, and project plans.
Oversee account financials, including forecasting, revenue recognition, project profitability, and budget management.
Lead new business pitches, from identifying opportunities and developing presentations to presenting strategic recommendations.
Partner with creative, technology, strategy, and production teams to deliver high-quality work.
Collaborate with producers to ensure operational accuracy, manage complex workflows, and keep projects on track.
Mentor and support team members, providing clear direction and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration.
Stay informed on emerging technologies, digital product trends, and opportunities to expand agency capabilities.
Who we're searching for / About you:
7+ years of experience in account management, client services, or account leadership, ideally within a digital-first or integrated agency.
Strong understanding of digital product development, including experience leading complex digital projects from discovery through delivery.
Experience with Airtable and its applications in digital workflows, operations, or product development is highly preferred.
Demonstrated success managing senior client relationships and growing existing accounts.
Strong financial acumen, including forecasting, budgeting, revenue recognition, and project profitability.
Experience developing scopes of work, project timelines, budgets, and strategic recommendations.
Proven ability to manage complex projects and collaborate across creative, technical, and production teams.
Experience leading pitches, presenting to senior stakeholders, and identifying new business opportunities.
3–5+ years of experience mentoring or guiding team members.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, organization, and relationship-building skills.
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
We know that experience is gathered in many ways. If you have a demonstrated ability to fulfill the job duties but got there in a different way, please apply.
Logistics:
Salary: $125,000–$170,000 annually
Employment: Full-time, direct hire
Location: Portland, OR preferred; remote candidates considered
Schedule: Hybrid for Portland-based employees, Tuesday–Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote
Travel: Up to 25–50%
Why Work with Our Client:
Our client is an established, B Corp-certified creative and technology agency partnering with leading brands to solve complex business challenges through strategy, digital products, technology, and creative solutions.
With a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture, the agency values curiosity, transparency, thoughtful leadership, and people who turn great ideas into meaningful results. You'll have the opportunity to shape client partnerships, influence business growth, and collaborate with talented teams across multiple disciplines.
Why 52 Limited:
52 Limited is a digital staffing agency with an industry-leading focus on the creative + technology space. We exclusively place tech and creative talent in direct-hire, contract-to-hire, and contract roles.
At 52 Limited, we prioritize your success and well-being. We offer paid sick leave, comprehensive health insurance, and voluntary benefits to support you at every stage of your career. Our team stays connected with you regularly, advocating for your needs and ensuring you have everything you need to do your best work.
52 Limited's reputation in the recruiting industry is unparalleled in the Pacific Northwest. While we're headquartered right here in Portland, our tenured team routinely places world-class talent across the United States. We work with some of the most forward-thinking and recognizable clients in Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, Austin, and beyond. To learn more about our team, check out www.52ltd.com/our/story.
We are committed to fostering a people-first candidate experience that benefits our talent, clients, and community. 52 Limited encourages a diversity of applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply. Let us know if you need reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process.

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