Apply on company website Remote - United States; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; New York City, NY; San Francisco, CA Remote (Global) Full-time USD 140,000 – 160,000 / year

Directive is hiring an Account Director, Client Strategy (Remote US)

Responsibilities

  • Own Strategic Client Relationships: Serve as the senior, day-to-day strategic lead for enterprise and high-growth clients, owning executive communication and long-term partnership value.
  • Drive Retention & Expansion: Develop and execute renewal, upsell, and cross-sell strategies tied directly to NRR performance.
  • Architect Cross-Channel Strategy: Design integrated growth plans across Paid Media, SEO/Content, CRO, Creative, and RevOps, ensuring cohesive execution and reporting.
  • Commercial Ownership: Own portfolio economics including forecasting, margin health, scope control, and renewal negotiations.
  • Lead QBRs & Executive Storytelling: Translate performance data into clear business narratives that connect marketing execution to revenue impact.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with channel leads, PMs, and operations to align priorities, manage risk, and maintain delivery excellence.
  • Risk & Escalation Management: Proactively identify client risks and mitigate issues before escalation to executive leadership.
  • Team Leadership: Mentor strategists, analysts, and project teams to elevate strategic thinking and commercial accountability.

Requirements

  • 7–12 years of experience in agency or client services roles, with significant exposure to B2B SaaS or technology clients.
  • Proven experience owning renewals, upsell, and cross-sell motions across a $2M+ portfolio.
  • Strong fluency across Paid Media, SEO/Content, CRO, Creative, and RevOps, with the ability to connect execution to business outcomes.
  • Experience partnering with VP-, CMO-, and CRO-level client stakeholders.
  • Driven to stay ahead of industry trends, including actively learning how AI and automation can enhance marketing and operations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage for you and your family that fit your lifestyle Including a 100% employer-paid plan for you and a 50% employer contribution for your dependents (US, CAD, MX)
  • Access to certified therapists through Spring Health, membership to Headspace
  • Physical therapy through Omada, thousands of Aaptiv virtual workouts, complimentary One Medical membership for primary and virtual care
  • Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge (Closed December 24 - January 1), Paid Parental Leave
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match
  • Annual bonus based on tenure, which scales in total amount over time
  • Annual Company-wide Retreat

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide) — US, Canada, Mexico, UK

Additional Information

  • Work from home office
  • Must have reliable internet access
  • Must have professional background
  • Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods
  • Must be able to observe and interpret written and/or verbal communication
  • Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities
Job Details
Location Remote - United States; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; New York City, NY; San Francisco, CA
Work mode Remote (Global)
Employment Full-time
Salary USD 140,000 – 160,000 / year
Department Client Strategy
Category other
Posted 16 days ago
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Directive Consulting is the performance marketing agency for SaaS and Tech companies. They use Customer Generation, a marketing methodology focused on SQLs and Customers instead of traditional metrics like MQLs. They offer Paid Media, SEO/Content, CRO, and Video services by creating comprehensive digital marketing strategies that help clients hit their SQL targets consistently.
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