Strategic Account Director

ppAt Haberman, we believe great marketing and communications can make the world better. /p pFor more than 30 years, we’ve partnered with pioneers—organizations tackling some of society’s biggest challenges in health, sustainability, food, agriculture, education, financial wellness, and social impact. Our mission is simple: /p pbTo tell the stories of pioneers making a difference in the world. /b /p pToday, we’re entering our next chapter. We’re helping clients navigate one of the biggest transformations our industry has ever experienced—the intersection of human creativity, AI, data, behavior change, and integrated marketing. We’re looking for a strategic leader who is excited to help build what’s next. If you’re someone who loves solving complex business problems, developing meaningful client partnerships, inspiring teams and helping brands grow through smart strategy and measurable results, we’d love to meet you. /p h3About the Role /h3 pAs a bStrategic Account Director /b, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to senior client leaders while guiding integrated marketing programs that create measurable business outcomes. You’ll lead client relationships, energize and guide a talented, always-learning team, oversee integrated campaigns, identify new growth opportunities, and help shape the future of Haberman’s client service model. /p pThis role combines strategic consulting, integrated marketing leadership, business development, paid media expertise, and team leadership. We aren’t looking for someone to simply manage projects—we’re looking for someone who helps clients make better business decisions. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 h3Lead Client Growth Outcomes /h3 ul liServe as the strategic lead for several client relationships. /li liLeverage your own experience and all that surrounds you at Haberman to recommend the best marketing investments and ways to deliver them that generate the best business outcomes for our clients. /li liKnow when to respectfully push back and bring healthy tension to the client relationship and/or with the internal Haberman team in the name of generating those outcomes. /li liBuild trusted partnerships with client executives, including C-suite leadership. /li /ul h3Create Marketing-Driven Business Success /h3 ul liSet realistic yet ambitious expectations with the internal team and clients about the role marketing plays in delivering the outcome goals set with clients. /li liLead brand and creative strategy, inclusive of conducting and engaging resources for primary and secondary research, defining audience targets, brief development and ensuring teams stay on brief throughout the development process. /li liLead internal and client alignment around the right mix and cost of marketing elements to meet or exceed the goals—ranging from performance media, shopper, brand awareness, retail media or other tactics. /li liEnsure the measurement strategy and specific plan are in place prior to moving ahead so that all activity can be objectively measured and improved over time. /li liPartner with and integrate the team and tactics to deliver against the goals and plan, tapping into Haberman skills including design, content strategy, paid, earned and owned content, media planning and buying and influencer marketing. /li liLead integration of the internal client team and any other agencies for seamless collaboration. /li liServe as the final strategic and quality review for plans, presentations, and major client deliverables. /li liPartner with Haberman media experts to communicate media and content impacts and recommended actions clearly, simply and in a way aligned to what clients care most about. /li liIdentify opportunities for incremental growth through measurement, testing and optimization. /li /ul h3Grow Client Partnerships /h3 ul liPartner closely with clients to solve their toughest marketing challenges in timely ways, and to help create trust with C-suite and board/ownership related to marketing impact on the business. /li liLead strategic planning for new initiatives and project renewals. /li liParticipate in new business development, including prospect meetings, proposal development and presentations. /li /ul h3Lead People /h3 ul liInspire collaboration across cross-functional teams /li liCoach, mentor, and develop team members. /li liProvide thoughtful feedback and clear direction. /li liHelp balance workloads and build high-performing teams. /li liContribute ideas that improve both our clients’ businesses and Haberman itself. /li /ul h3Experience /h3 ul li10+ years of account management or integrated marketing experience, with at least a third of that in Consumer Products. /li li3–5 years leading client teams and mentoring others. /li liSignificant experience leading paid media programs with annual budgets of $2M–$15M+. /li liAgency experience working directly with senior client stakeholders from Brand Manager through Vice President and C-suite. /li liExperience positioning a brand through to identifying the key messaging and story to unlock growth, including the research to enable those decisions. /li liExperience leading integrated campaigns across multiple marketing disciplines. /li liExperience connecting marketing investments to business growth and sales performance strongly preferred. /li liExperience in healthcare, public health, sustainability, nonprofit, or behavior change marketing is a plus. /li /ul h3Skills /h3 ul liExceptional strategic thinking and business acumen—you get the connection between marketing strategy and business strategy, and are a quick study on the role marketing plays in the overall business performance for any particular business. /li liOutstanding presentation and communication skills—you listen and read the room, not just “present.” /li liStrong financial literacy and experience managing client budgets. /li liAbility to prioritize multiple clients, workstreams, and deadlines. /li liNatural relationship builder who earns trust quickly. /li liCurious, collaborative, and comfortable navigating ambiguity. /li /ul pWe’re building the next generation of agency services by thoughtfully integrating AI into strategy, research, creative development, media optimization, and client service. You don’t need to be an AI expert—but you should be excited to learn, experiment, and help clients navigate what’s next. Experience using AI tools to improve marketing effectiveness, strategy, operations, or client service is strongly preferred. /p h3What Success Looks Like /h3 pDuring your first year, you’ll: /p ul liBecome a trusted advisor to senior client leaders. /li liLead integrated marketing initiatives that produce measurable business results. /li liGrow existing client partnerships through strategic thinking and exceptional service. /li liIntroduce new ideas that improve our agency and strengthen our client work. /li liHelp mentor teammates while contributing to Haberman’s evolution as a modern marketing agency. /li /ul h3Who Thrives at Haberman /h3 pYou ask better questions than anyone else in the room because you’re always learning. /p pbYou take ownership. /b /p pYou don’t wait for problems to become someone else’s responsibility. /p pbYou lead with humility. /b /p pYou know the best ideas can come from anywhere, and you enjoy helping others succeed. /p pbYou have courage. /b /p pYou’re comfortable recommending bold ideas—even when they’re unconventional. /p pYou build trust quickly, assume positive intent, and believe great work is always a team sport. /p pbYou’re energized by change. /b /p pMarketing is evolving rapidly, and you see that as an opportunity—not a threat. /p pMost importantly, our mission matters to you. You want your work to help organizations making a meaningful difference in the world. /p h3Compensation /h3 pbExpected Salary Range: /b b$110,000–$150,000 annually /b /p pCompensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, demonstrated expertise, and internal equity. /p pHaberman offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: /p ul liMedical, dental, and vision insurance /li li401(k) with company match /li liPaid vacation, holidays, and sick time /li liLife and disability insurance /liliEmployee Assistance Program (where applicable) /li /ul h3Equal Opportunity Employer /h3 pHaberman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr