CareerPlan

Account Director

Chicago, IllinoisFull-time$97k2026-05-21 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead day-to-day stewardship of a major CPG brand, shaping strategic and creative output while strengthening client relationships and driving long-term account growth.

Role type

Senior Account Director (Integrated Agency)

Builds

Integrated campaigns across brand, promotional, seasonal, social, and digital channels for major CPG brands.

Domain

Advertising & Marketing (CPG/Retail)

Required skills

Strategic leadership, integrated campaign management, client relationship management, budget and scope oversight, team mentorship, data-informed decision-making, financial stewardship, cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred skills

Retail media expertise, influencer/creator ecosystem experience, process efficiency improvement, storytelling instincts.

Technologies

Broadcast, digital video, social platforms, print, OOH, analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Lead integrated campaigns across brand, promotional, seasonal, social and digital; Partner with creative, strategy, media, production and analytics teams; Build trusted, senior-level client relationships; Translate business objectives into clear briefs and strategic direction; Oversee complex scopes, budgets, timelines and cross-agency workstreams; Mentor and develop mid-level and junior talent.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities