Account Strategist

Drive Social Media • St. Louis, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Drive Social Media is seeking an Account Strategist to lead the development and execution of paid media campaigns across social and search platforms. This role combines strategic thinking with analytical skills to build targeted audiences, optimize performance, and identify growth opportunities. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with platforms like Google Ads and Meta Ads Manager, is comfortable interpreting marketing data, and thrives in one-on-one client interactions where they can confidently influence outcomes.

This isn’t just about campaign management, it’s about ownership. Our Account Strategists are sales-minded competitors who love winning, aren’t afraid to drive conversations with data, and know how to create relationships with charisma and confidence. You’ll need to be sharp, tech-savvy, and results-oriented, with the drive of a self-starter who doesn’t think in terms of “9 to 5.” At Drive, we celebrate ambition and results, the more value you create, the greater your reward.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in digital marketing, client strategy, or account management
• Strong knowledge of Meta Ads, Google Ads, SEO, Email Marketing, and/or content creation
• Sales-minded competitor who thrives on performance, persuasion, and results
• Smart, tech-savvy, and quick to master new tools and platforms.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret campaign analytics and make data-driven decisions
• Comfortable managing multiple accounts and deadlines simultaneously
• Growth mindset, self-awareness, and accountability are a must

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fast-paced agency environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Own the full client relationship from onboarding through renewal, becoming their trusted advisor.
• Lead the research, planning, execution, and optimization of paid media campaigns across social and search platforms.
• Confidently guide reporting calls, planning meetings, and client conversations. You don’t just present results, you persuade and lead.
• Recommend and configure product packages tailored to client goals and business growth.
• Monitor performance, run split tests, and adjust strategies to drive measurable ROI.
• Translate complex marketing data into clear, actionable insights that clients can rally behind.
• Collaborate with product, creative, and analytics teams to deliver high-performance campaigns.
• Proactively identify opportunities for upsells and expansions within your book of business.
• Maintain accurate notes, deliverables, timelines, and billing across accounts.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO Plan that encourages flexibility, accountability, and work-life balance
• Eligible for full health, dental, vision benefits within the first 90 days of employment
• Drive pays 100% of premiums for STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
• 401k with up to a four percent match after your first full year at Drive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed