Associate Account Director (Influencer Marketing)

About the role

Location: Remote

Experience Level: Mid Level (Agency experience preferred)

We're looking for an experienced Associate Account Director to own a portfolio of client accounts and lead a team of account managers in delivering exceptional influencer marketing programs. You'll be the strategic and executional anchor across your book of business: equal parts client partner, team coach, and talent expert.

This is a player-coach role: you'll set the strategic direction for client programs while developing the next tier of talent on your team. You'll report to the Head of Account Management and work cross-functionally with creative, strategy & analytics, performance media and platform teams to drive results clients talk about.

What you'll do

Client leadership

• Develop integrated social and influencer strategies tied to measurable business outcomes
• Own day-to-day relationships as the primary client point of contact
• Lead strategic planning, quarterly business reviews, and campaign ideation
• Navigate complex client conversations with confidence and clarity
• Contribute to new business pitches and proposals as needed

Team management

• Directly manage 1–3 account managers or supervisors
• Provide coaching, feedback, and career development support
• Delegate campaign workstreams and review output for quality
• Foster an inclusive, high-performance team culture

Campaign execution

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multi-platform influencer programs
• Oversee influencer selection, briefing, content review, and performance reporting
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across a diverse client scope
• Drive cross-department collaboration with creative, paid media and strategy teams to align on campaign goals and ensure seamless execution
• Serve as the internal connector between client needs and departmental capabilities, facilitating clear communication and shared accountability across functions

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in digital, social, or influencer marketing  (agency background preferred)
• Prior experience managing direct reports and developing junior team members
• Deep knowledge of influencer marketing across paid and earned channels, with hands-on platform expertise (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube)
• Proven track record managing multiple client accounts simultaneously with strong retention and growth outcomes
• Proficiency with influencer management tools (CreatorIQ, Modash, Upfluence, or equivalent)
• Strong project management skills with sharp attention to timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Comfortable presenting and leading conversations with VP- and C-suite level clients
• Experience with paid social amplification, cross-channel integration, and performance reporting a plus
• Proficient in AI tools and comfortable applying them to streamline workflows, accelerate research, and improve team output 
• Experienced with productivity and collaboration suites including Microsoft Word, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), and project management tools such as Asana

What we offer

• Remote-first
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible time off with inclusive holiday benefits
• 401(k) matching
• Collaborative, diverse team culture with meaningful professional development