CareerPlan

Lead Associate Account Director

ChicagoFull-time$93k–$170k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-11

Core

Oversee a portfolio of mid-market accounts, acting as a strategic advisor to agency holding groups, independent agencies, and brand-direct relationships to drive revenue growth and deliver innovative digital advertising solutions.

Role type

Lead Associate Account Director (Player-Coach)

Builds

Digital advertising solutions for mid-market brands and agencies

Domain

Digital Advertising / Programmatic Advertising

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Strategic advisory, revenue growth management, team leadership (7+ years exp), stakeholder relationship building, product development liaison, coaching, negotiation, time management

Preferred skills

Agile team management, influencing, cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

Digital advertising platforms, programmatic tools

Responsibilities

Guide problem-solving discussions and provide best-in-class client service; Lead key agency or brand client meetings; Develop portfolio-specific goals and track revenue progress; Identify product solutions for client business objectives; Coach a small team of Account Managers; Manage team bandwidth and reporting; Collaborate with functional leaders to drive efficiency.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team management