About the Role
We are a growing German digital marketing agency looking for an experienced Account Directorbased in Munichto lead our most important client relationships and guide a small team of account professionals.
In this senior role you willbe responsible forthe strategic direction commercial success and day-to-day excellence of our largest accounts while also overseeing the performance and quality of delivery acrossadditionalclient accounts. You will act as a trusted senior advisor to clients a people leader internally and a key contributor to the agencys growth.
This position is ideal for someone with deep agency experience strong leadership capabilities and a forward-looking mindset including interest or experience in AI- and LLM-driven marketing solutions.
WhatYoullDo
Client & Account Leadership
Serve as senior strategic lead for our largest and most complex client accounts
Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and act as the primary escalation point
Develop a deep understanding of clients industries business models and marketing objectives
Identifyand drive opportunities for account growth upselling and long-term partnership development
Oversee account strategy and performance across a broader portfolio of accounts to ensure consistency and quality
Team Leadership &Collaboration
Leadand develop a small team of Account Managers
Set clear expectations provide regular feedback and support professional development
Work closely with internal teams (media SEO content development analytics strategy) to ensure aligned and effective delivery
Foster a collaborative high-performance culture focused on client impact and business results
Financial & Operational Ownership
Own the financial health of assigned accounts including revenue delivery growth and profitability
Develop annual account plans that meet revenue and margin targets
Oversee budgeting forecasting reporting and quality assurance
Monitor program KPIs and ensure performance meets agreed client objectives
Strategy Innovation & New Business
Develop and present strategic marketing plans and recommendations to clients
Support major new business initiatives including pitches RFP responses and presentations
Identifyopportunities to integrate AI automation and LLM-powered tools into client strategies and internal workflows
Act as a thought leader internally and externally through knowledge sharing presentations or industry participation
WhatYoullBring
Experience & Skills
5 years of experience in client services or account management within a digital marketing or advertising agency
3 years of experience managing complex digital marketing programs (e.g. SEO SEM Paid Media Social Content Web Analytics)
2 years of experience leading account teams including budget and commercial responsibility
Proven experience managing large complex enterprise or multi-market accounts
Strong strategic project management and problem-solving skills
Excellent presentation communication and stakeholder management abilities
High financial acumen with experience owning revenue growth and profitability
Language & MarketRequirements
Native-level German (written and spoken) mandatory
Proficient business English (written and spoken)
Strong understanding of the German (DACH) market and client expectations
AdditionalQualifications(Preferred)
Experience or strong interest in AI-driven marketing solutions automation or LLM applications (e.g. content generation analytics personalization workflow optimization)
Experience translating emerging technologies into tangible client value
Work Model
Hybrid role withthreein-office days per week
During the first three months (onboarding period) three in-office days per week are
Remote-only work is not available for this position
What Youll Get
Required Experience:
Director
DAC is an award-winning digital media agency with 50+ years of experience driving powerful outcomes, powered by top talent and cutting-edge tech.