Account Director, Social
dept agencyChicago, IL
Account Director, Social
L7
Occupations
Advertising and Promotions ManagersMarketing ManagersMarket Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsOverview:
As Director, Social, you lead and grow a high-performing paid social team to deliver strategy, planning, and activation for clients. You align social work with the client’s business goals and DEPT’s best practices, inspiring teams and driving measurable outcomes. You combine deep platform knowledge with strategic vision to influence client decisions and elevate campaigns. This role offers impact through mentorship, cross-team collaboration, and scalable leadership in a fast-paced, purpose-driven agency. You help shape growth for clients and talent within the team, contributing to DEPT’s mission to move fast and invent the next in marketing tech. Compensation / Benefits Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage 401k plan with matching PTO Paid Company Holidays Parental Leave
Responsibilities:
Develop and mentor the social team on paid social best practices Maintain understanding of each client’s holistic business within the portfolio Orchestrate collaboration and flawless execution of paid social strategy, planning and activation Apply deep Facebook/Instagram knowledge to guide client goals Stay current with best practices and testing recommendations Serve as escalation point for clients and optimize team processes Manage major client deliverables and presentations with a clear, innovative storyline Scale management layers and establish career paths and succession plans
Key requirements:
8+ years paid social experience 5+ years client-facing media/marketing experience Experience leading 3+ direct reports and mentoring Strong ability to communicate paid social goals and direct-response tactics to clients Deep knowledge of upper-funnel campaign strategy and Brand Lift Studies Ability to audit accounts and present actionable insights Experience as escalation point and service level evaluation leadership mentorship clear communication Meta platform expertise paid social strategy and activation Brand Lift Studies (BLS) interpretation
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Level
ManagerL7
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Advertising and Promotions Managers
Industry
Advertising Agencies
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