Account Director Jobs in Boston, MA
Account Director jobs in Boston are concentrated in the Back Bay, Seaport, and Financial District, where agencies, life sciences firms, and technology companies drive consistent demand. Employers hiring right now include The Weisscomm Group Ltd. Dba Real Chemistry, Uline, and Verizon. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Experience Without Limits. Come shape the future of brand experience.
At Jack Morton, we create, and build, head-turning, smile-inducing, impact driving brand experiences. We exist to redefine what experiential can achieve, helping clients unlock the full value of experiences.
That takes a team that's bold, curious, and acts as one - building on ideas, pushing boundaries, and showing up for each other. Here, you'll do your best work, grow fast, and collaborate across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life.
This is a place where curiosity drives what's next, boldness raises the bar, and we win together. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the people behind it.
Experience without limits — in your work, your growth, and your impact.
**must be able to work hybrid in NYC/Boston/Chicago*
Summary
The Account Director (experiential/events) grows client relationships and revenue through the effective delivery of Jack offerings, working with members of the agency's senior leadership team, serving as a trusted advisor to the client, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver flawless brand experiences for B2C clients.
Responsibilities
Great work
- Understand clients' business and business issues and serve as a trusted advisor to drive effective solutions
- Develop solutions that leverage agency offerings and are mutually beneficial for the client and the agency
- Develop, write and present incremental project proposals, scopes of work, schedules and staffing plans
- Build and maintain effective client relationships, ensuring that all client needs are listened to, understood and responded to in a timely way
- Ensure clear communication to the client regarding roles and responsibilities, scope, budget, schedules and project status/ action items
- Responsible for project process from planning to creative through execution
- Partner with Strategy to develop and implement measurement metrics
- Accountable for fiscal health of account(s) and overall revenue, and growth;
- Oversee collaboration of cross-disciplinary internal teams
- Confidently negotiate with external parties, such as influencers and media partners in order to create successful collaborations on behalf of the client
- Ensure that an opportunity brief is developed to set the stage for strategy development
- Collaborate with Strategy and Creative to ensure all creative content and agency solutions address the business need
- Contribute new ideas in creative brainstorms to generate ideas for clients, represent client interests and clearly communicate to internal team
- Be a champion of extraordinary work – by providing inspiration, leadership and expertise in the agency's offerings
- Exceed expectations with the overall quality of the work (ideas and impact), yielding recognition from the industry, award shows and our clients
Grow business
- Grow client revenue and oversee client profitability, resulting in year-over-year growth
- Lead new business opportunities through internal process: qualifying opportunities, lead/oversee pitch process, own deliverables (RFP or pitch deck)
- Act as subject matter expert on best practices bringing to bear significant experience and insight daily
- Partner with Brand Marketing to develop Award submissions and Case Studies
Grow people
- Ensure regular team meetings and manage communications between team members, ensuring all deadlines are met
- Coach and oversee junior team members on execution of all individual job details
- Develop talent of junior team by providing challenging assignments and ongoing constructive feedback
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience with some of them being in an experiential agency environment OR events and business leadership capacity
- Growth oriented with a track record and willingness to grow revenue and expand your assigned accounts
- Interested in and capable of eventually managing direct reports and mentoring others
- Inspire and drive a spirit of teamwork and collaboration
- Demonstrates ability to anticipate and resolve team challenges in a complex environment
- Lead / facilitate collaboration among internal and client teams
- Effectively present to diverse groups of varying size
- Clearly communicate understanding of client objective and goals to internal teams
- Create and communicate a cohesive plan or strategy
- Lead and influence conversations
- Proven success as a trusted advisor to the client
- Demonstrates subject matter expertise and industry knowledge
- Exhibits deep knowledge of client marketing and business objectives
- Demonstrates financial fluency and ability to manage complex budgets and forecasts
- Can solve complex problems or issues independently and expeditiously
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We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at jobaccomodations@jackmorton.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.
***JOB SCAM ALERT***
We have recently become aware that individuals not associated with Jack Morton have fraudulently used our name – and the names of some of our employees – to solicit applications for fake jobs, to conduct fake job interviews and to make fake job offers. Any request to schedule an interview and any bona fide offer of employment will only come from an authorized representative of Jack Morton with an email address "@jackmorton.com" or "@jackmorton.co.uk" or "@impact-xm". We will never require an applicant to provide credit card or banking information to cover any supposed advance costs.
If you have provided personal information in connection with a fake job offer or interview and you are concerned, we suggest that you take appropriate action.
Jack Morton takes these activities very seriously and are taking appropriate steps to shut down this fraudulent activity.
We urge you to be careful when sharing your personal information and to be aware of scams involving fake job postings and job offers.
Experience Without Limits. Come shape the future of brand experience.
At Jack Morton, we create, and build, head-turning, smile-inducing, impact driving brand experiences. We exist to redefine what experiential can achieve, helping clients unlock the full value of experiences.
That takes a team that's bold, curious, and acts as one - building on ideas, pushing boundaries, and showing up for each other. Here, you'll do your best work, grow fast, and collaborate across clients, disciplines, and global teams to bring new ideas to life.
This is a place where curiosity drives what's next, boldness raises the bar, and we win together. Where ownership is expected, egos are left at the door, and the work reflects the people behind it.
Experience without limits — in your work, your growth, and your impact.
**must be able to work hybrid in NYC/Boston/Chicago*
Summary
The Account Director (experiential/events) grows client relationships and revenue through the effective delivery of Jack offerings, working with members of the agency's senior leadership team, serving as a trusted advisor to the client, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver flawless brand experiences for B2C clients.
Responsibilities
Great work
- Understand clients' business and business issues and serve as a trusted advisor to drive effective solutions
- Develop solutions that leverage agency offerings and are mutually beneficial for the client and the agency
- Develop, write and present incremental project proposals, scopes of work, schedules and staffing plans
- Build and maintain effective client relationships, ensuring that all client needs are listened to, understood and responded to in a timely way
- Ensure clear communication to the client regarding roles and responsibilities, scope, budget, schedules and project status/ action items
- Responsible for project process from planning to creative through execution
- Partner with Strategy to develop and implement measurement metrics
- Accountable for fiscal health of account(s) and overall revenue, and growth;
- Oversee collaboration of cross-disciplinary internal teams
- Confidently negotiate with external parties, such as influencers and media partners in order to create successful collaborations on behalf of the client
- Ensure that an opportunity brief is developed to set the stage for strategy development
- Collaborate with Strategy and Creative to ensure all creative content and agency solutions address the business need
- Contribute new ideas in creative brainstorms to generate ideas for clients, represent client interests and clearly communicate to internal team
- Be a champion of extraordinary work – by providing inspiration, leadership and expertise in the agency's offerings
- Exceed expectations with the overall quality of the work (ideas and impact), yielding recognition from the industry, award shows and our clients
Grow business
- Grow client revenue and oversee client profitability, resulting in year-over-year growth
- Lead new business opportunities through internal process: qualifying opportunities, lead/oversee pitch process, own deliverables (RFP or pitch deck)
- Act as subject matter expert on best practices bringing to bear significant experience and insight daily
- Partner with Brand Marketing to develop Award submissions and Case Studies
Grow people
- Ensure regular team meetings and manage communications between team members, ensuring all deadlines are met
- Coach and oversee junior team members on execution of all individual job details
- Develop talent of junior team by providing challenging assignments and ongoing constructive feedback
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience with some of them being in an experiential agency environment OR events and business leadership capacity
- Growth oriented with a track record and willingness to grow revenue and expand your assigned accounts
- Interested in and capable of eventually managing direct reports and mentoring others
- Inspire and drive a spirit of teamwork and collaboration
- Demonstrates ability to anticipate and resolve team challenges in a complex environment
- Lead / facilitate collaboration among internal and client teams
- Effectively present to diverse groups of varying size
- Clearly communicate understanding of client objective and goals to internal teams
- Create and communicate a cohesive plan or strategy
- Lead and influence conversations
- Proven success as a trusted advisor to the client
- Demonstrates subject matter expertise and industry knowledge
- Exhibits deep knowledge of client marketing and business objectives
- Demonstrates financial fluency and ability to manage complex budgets and forecasts
- Can solve complex problems or issues independently and expeditiously
#LI-SC1
We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at jobaccomodations@jackmorton.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.
***JOB SCAM ALERT***
We have recently become aware that individuals not associated with Jack Morton have fraudulently used our name – and the names of some of our employees – to solicit applications for fake jobs, to conduct fake job interviews and to make fake job offers. Any request to schedule an interview and any bona fide offer of employment will only come from an authorized representative of Jack Morton with an email address "@jackmorton.com" or "@jackmorton.co.uk" or "@impact-xm". We will never require an applicant to provide credit card or banking information to cover any supposed advance costs.
If you have provided personal information in connection with a fake job offer or interview and you are concerned, we suggest that you take appropriate action.
Jack Morton takes these activities very seriously and are taking appropriate steps to shut down this fraudulent activity.
We urge you to be careful when sharing your personal information and to be aware of scams involving fake job postings and job offers.
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Who's Hiring
- The Weisscomm Group Ltd. Dba Real Chemistry3
- Uline2
- Verizon2
- Nexthink2
- C&W Services2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software12
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Marketing & Advertising4
- Distribution & Wholesale4
- Manufacturing3
Account Director Jobs in Boston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a account director job in Boston?
Focus your search on Boston's Seaport and Back Bay, where the heaviest concentration of agencies, SaaS companies, and life sciences firms hire account directors. Candidates with experience managing complex client relationships in healthcare, biotech, or B2B technology stand out in this market. A strong local network built through Boston's active professional and industry events also gives applicants a meaningful edge over equally qualified out-of-market candidates.
Which companies hire account directors in Boston?
Employers hiring account directors in Boston right now include The Weisscomm Group Ltd. Dba Real Chemistry, Uline, and Verizon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Boston's hiring market is led by a mix of established professional services firms, fast-growing technology companies, and a robust life sciences sector concentrated in the Seaport and Kendall Square corridor.
Are there remote account director jobs in Boston?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the employer, since account director roles often require in-person client meetings and relationship management. About 42% of account director openings tied to Boston are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote. Roles at technology and SaaS companies in the Seaport tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility compared to agency or financial services positions.
How can I get a account director job in Boston with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving up from an account manager or senior account manager role at one of Boston's many mid-size agencies or B2B SaaS companies, where internal promotion is common. Targeting growing firms in the Seaport and Innovation District gives you exposure to clients and revenue ownership earlier than at large enterprises. Building a portfolio of client results and taking on project leadership, even informally, signals readiness for director-level responsibility to Boston hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most account directors in Boston?
The sectors hiring the most account directors in Boston are Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Marketing & Advertising, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Boston's position as a global hub for life sciences and a growing center for enterprise technology and professional services explains why those sectors consistently generate the highest volume of account director openings in the city.
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