Account Director – VP

M&C Saatchi Group

Account Director at M+C Saatchi World Services overseeing complex communications campaigns. Responsible for client management, team leadership, and strategic direction across projects.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing complex communications campaigns, providing strategic counsel, and managing high-profile client relationships. Proven ability to lead teams, develop presentations, and maintain stakeholder engagement while ensuring compliance with security clearance requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

7–12 Years' Experience In CommunicationsClient Relationship ManagementTeam Management And DevelopmentExceptional Written And Verbal Communication SkillsStrategic Thinking And Problem-Solving

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Soft Skills

Strong Presentation And Storytelling CapabilitiesExcellent Stakeholder Management SkillsStrong Commercial Awareness

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret Or Top Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

CommunicationsPublic AffairsStrategic CommunicationsMarketing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overseeing the delivery of complex communications campaigns from strategy through execution
Building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders
Leading the delivery of communications programmes
Providing strategic counsel to clients
Identifying opportunities to expand existing workstreams
Acting as the senior day-to-day client lead across multiple projects and accounts
Leading client presentations and workshops
Partnering closely with Strategy Directors for campaign development
Managing and developing team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a United States Citizen
Must be eligible for and willing to obtain a U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance upon employment
7–12 years' experience in communications, public affairs, strategic communications, marketing or a related field
At least 3 years' experience managing and developing direct reports
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation and storytelling capabilities
Experience managing complex, high-profile client relationships
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business operations
Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities
Proficiency across Microsoft Office
Willingness and ability to travel internationally when required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary ($135,000-$150,000)
Family & parental support
12 weeks’ full pay for Primary Carers and 6 weeks for Secondary Carers
Up to 10 days’ paid fertility leave per year
2 days’ paid leave for new grandparents
$2,500 annual interest-free parental loan
$6,000 interest-free fertility treatment loan
Three medical plans
$0 employee-cost dental and vision
10 days’ health leave per year
24/7 mental health support through Self Space Wellhub subscription
401(k) match
Pre-tax commuter benefits
10 days’ paid military leave
Full pay for jury duty
23 days’ PTO
10 federal holidays
Option to swap federal holidays
Office closed between Christmas and New Year
10 days’ special emergency leave
10 days’ volunteering leave
Half-day for blood donation
Work from anywhere for up to 2 weeks per year