We are a global digital agency comprised of strategists, creatives, media experts, data scientists, and engineers driven by one common purpose — accelerate business growth through marketing and digital transformation. Named a top 3% Google Premier Partner and recognized by Inc. 5000 and Adweek’s 75 Fastest Growing Companies, we’re constantly looking for “A” players to join our team. The rapid growth is attributed to our strongest asset — our people. Our teams are highly collaborative and work closely with each client to set clear goals and objectives so that we can deliver exceptional results. Mindgruve is a place where every opinion is valued. Not only will you be empowered to contribute ideas, but you will also play a key role in the execution and driving success for brands across a variety of industries. Sound fun? Perfect — you’ll fit right in. **ASSOCIATE ACCOUNT DIRECTOR** ------------------------------ The Associate Account Director leads key accounts or a group of mid-sized clients. This role combines strategy, financial management, and team leadership. The goal is to strengthen client relationships, drive growth, and ensure that delivered work is clear, effective, and aligned with business objectives. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS:** ============================================= * Define strategic direction for accounts to meet client objectives. * Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client executives. * Manage budgets, generate forecasts, and monitor overall account performance. * Guide and develop the team to strengthen their skills and confidence. * Collaborate with Strategy, Creative, and Media teams to create integrated campaigns. * Identify growth opportunities within existing accounts. * Serve as the primary point of contact to resolve client issues quickly and effectively. * Support new business efforts through proposals and presentations. **REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:** ========================================== * Experience leading complex accounts and advising senior clients. * Ability to motivate, guide, and develop teams. * Action-oriented analytical thinking. * Clear communication and a calm approach to challenges. * Attention to detail and excellent time management. * Financial knowledge to manage account budgets. * Confidence when interacting with clients and executives. **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:** ============================ * Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, or Communications. * 6 to 9 years of experience in agencies or client management. * 1 to 2 years of direct team leadership experience. * Experience across digital, media, and traditional channels. * Familiarity with tools such as Asana, HubSpot, or Google Workspace is desirable. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Additionally, for eligible full\-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; a flexible spending account; voluntary life and accident plans; and a 401(k) retirement plan with matching. Our headquarters is based in San Diego, California, with additional offices in Covington, Kentucky, Denver, Colorado, Nashville, Tennessee and Charleston, South Carolina. We're seeking local candidates (or those open to relocation) who are able to work collaboratively with us in one of our office's; however, based on business needs and unique job functions, some roles may be eligible for remote work. (Bonus points if you’re bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese.) Mindgruve is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.