Account Director

Advertising Agency•Bethesda, MD

11d•$100,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

RP3 is an independent creative agency built to make work that breaks through and performs. Born under pressure and shaped by real-world accountability, we believe wildly original ideas aren’t decoration—they’re how brands grow. We partner with ambitious organizations across financial services, travel & hospitality, higher education, nonprofits, and beyond to turn clarity, creativity, and performance into real business momentum. There’s no ROI in boring. We’re looking for an Account Director who can lead complex client businesses with strategic clarity, operational rigor, and creative ambition. This role is responsible for driving client growth, leading integrated teams, and ensuring the agency delivers bold, effective work that performs. Account Directors serve as senior client partners, internal business leaders, and champions of work that moves brands forward. You’ll oversee account health across strategy, execution, financial performance, and team leadership—bringing focus, momentum, and accountability to both client relationships and internal teams.

Requirements

8–10+ years of account management experience in an agency
Experience leading complex, integrated marketing initiatives across channels
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills
Proven ability to grow client relationships and identify new opportunities
Deep understanding of the creative development process and integrated campaign execution
Experience managing account financials, forecasting, staffing, and scopes of work
Confidence leading senior-level client conversations and presentations
Strong leadership presence with the ability to align and motivate cross-functional teams
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
A collaborative mindset and a high standard for the work
Curiosity, initiative, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach

Nice To Haves

DMV-based (bonus, but not a barrier)

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior strategic advisor to client leadership teams
Develop a deep understanding of client businesses, competitive landscape, customer behavior, and market dynamics
Translate business challenges into clear strategic direction and actionable opportunities
Identify and drive organic growth opportunities across accounts
Lead high-impact client conversations with confidence, clarity, and sound judgment
Anticipate risks, surface challenges early, and guide teams toward solutions
Build alignment and trust across client and agency stakeholders
Ensure the agency consistently delivers high-quality work and strong client partnership
Partner with Strategy, Creative, Media, and Production teams to shape integrated marketing solutions
Guide the development of campaigns and initiatives from brief through execution
Champion work that is strategically grounded, creatively ambitious, and built to perform
Push teams toward stronger thinking, sharper insights, and more impactful ideas
Ensure work aligns with client objectives, brand standards, and business goals
Help teams prioritize effectively and maintain momentum across complex initiatives
Oversee the financial health of assigned accounts, including forecasting, scoping, staffing, and revenue management
Partner with Account Leadership and Finance to manage profitability and resource planning
Ensure scopes of work, budgets, timelines, and staffing plans support both client success and agency sustainability
Proactively identify and resolve operational, delivery, or scope-related risks
Lead cross-functional teams with clarity, accountability, and a solutions-oriented mindset
Establish strong working processes that improve collaboration, communication, and efficiency
Balance multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard for both the work and the team experience
Lead, mentor, and develop Account Leadership team members
Provide clear direction, actionable feedback, and ongoing coaching
Help teams navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and solve problems proactively
Foster strong collaboration across departments and disciplines
Contribute to a culture of accountability, curiosity, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Support staffing decisions, team development, and long-term growth planning within the department

Benefits

Company-paid health insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short-term disability insurance
Company-paid long-term disability insurance
Employee-paid dental plans
Employee-paid vision plans
401(k) with immediate employer match
Inclusive, world-class family leave policy
Generous PTO - including Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Personal Time, and Karma Days
Summer Fridays - we shut down at 2 PM every Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Voluntary benefits including commuter benefits
Voluntary benefits including pet insurance