Senior Account Strategist

Core3 Solutions • Troy, MI

14d • $70,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Element5 Digital is a small but mighty digital branding and marketing agency. We’re hiring a Senior Account Strategist to lead complex client work and play a central role in how we deliver strategy across the agency.

This role is for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, project management, and client leadership, someone who can see the full board and keep everything moving.

Requirements

• Strong background in digital marketing and/or brand strategy
• Proven account leadership and project management experience
• Excellent communication (clients + internal teams)
• High emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in-office 3–4 days per week

Nice To Haves

• Experience with branding, positioning, or customer journey work
• Familiarity with agency operating systems or frameworks
• Interest in growing into a long-term leadership role

Responsibilities

• Own Strategy + Execution
• Lead strategy and delivery for high-touch, high-complexity client work
• Translate business goals into clear, executable marketing and brand strategies
• Anticipate risks, dependencies, and shifting priorities before they become problems
• Be the Strategic Glue
• Collaborate with project manager to orchestrate multiple timelines, deadlines, teams, and deliverables
• Balance client expectations, internal resources, and agency goals
• Ensure work stays on-strategy, on-time, and at Element5 standards
• Lead Clients with Confidence
• Run client meetings and serve as a trusted strategic partner
• Set and manage expectations clearly and proactively
• Navigate feedback, ambiguity, and change with calm authority
• Elevate the Team
• Provide context and direction so internal teams understand the “why”
• Support project management by adding strategic clarity and foresight
• Identify gaps, flag issues early, and recommend solutions
• Contribute to Agency Growth
• Partner with leadership on account strategy and process improvement
• Help shape how Element5 scales strategy delivery
• Support strategy calls, audits, or proposals as needed

Benefits

• $70,000–$85,000 salary, based on experience
• Hybrid work model
• Direct access to leadership and meaningful influence
• Opportunity to grow with a scaling agency
• A team that values clarity, optimism, and accountability

What This Job Offers

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