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Associate Account Director

Mindgruve
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026
Charleston, SC, Nashville, TN, or Atlanta, GA or Remote (United States)

We are a global digital agency comprised of strategists, creatives, media experts, data scientists, and engineers driven by one common purpose — accelerate business growth through marketing and digital transformation. Named a top 3% Google Premier Partner and recognized by Inc. 5000 and Adweek’s 75 Fastest Growing Companies, we’re constantly looking for “A” players to join our team.

The rapid growth is attributed to our strongest asset — our people. Our teams are highly collaborative and work closely with each client to set clear goals and objectives so that we can deliver exceptional results. Mindgruve is a place where every opinion is valued. Not only will you be empowered to contribute ideas, but you will also play a key role in the execution and driving success for brands across a variety of industries. Sound fun? Perfect — you’ll fit right in.

The Associate Account Director leads major accounts or a group of mid-size clients. This role blends strategy, financial management and team leadership. The AAD builds strong client partnerships, drives growth and supports teams in delivering clear, effective work.

What You’ll Do Here

  • Set direction for client portfolios to meet business goals
  • Build and maintain senior-level client relationships
  • Manage account budgets, forecasts and overall performance
  • Lead and mentor account teams to grow skills and confidence
  • Work with Strategy, Creative and Media leads to deliver integrated campaigns
  • Find new growth opportunities within existing accounts
  • Act as the senior point of contact for client issues and resolve them quickly
  • Support new business efforts through proposals and pitches

We Need a Person With

  • Experienced in leading complex accounts and advising senior clients
  • Strong leader who motivates and develops teams
  • Analytical thinker who turns ideas into clear actions
  • Communicates clearly and handles problems calmly
  • Pays close attention to detail and time management
  • Financially aware and comfortable managing account budgets
  • Confident in client and executive discussions
  • Can be remote or work in Charleston, Nashville, or Atlanta

Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Communications
  • 6–9 years of agency or client leadership experience
  • 1–2 years managing teams directly
  • Experience across retail, digital, media and traditional channels
  • Familiar with Asana, HubSpot and Google Workspace preferred

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; a flexible spending account; voluntary life and accident plans; and a 401(k) retirement plan with matching. We have six office locations in the US: San Diego, California, Los Angeles, California, Covington, Kentucky, Denver, Colorado, Nashville, Tennessee and Charleston, South Carolina. We're seeking local candidates (or those open to relocation) who are able to work collaboratively with us in one of our office's; however, based on business needs and unique job functions, some roles may be eligible for remote work. (Bonus points if you’re bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese.)

Mindgruve is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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