Account Director Jobs in Minnesota
Account Director jobs in Minnesota are in steady demand, with strong concentrations in advertising, healthcare marketing, financial services, and technology sectors that anchor the Twin Cities economy. Most hiring is centered in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Bloomington, where employers like Optum, General Mills, and Ameriprise Financial maintain large account management teams. The most sought-after specialties are B2B enterprise accounts, digital media, and healthcare client services. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Who We Are
VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Campaign's Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. VML's global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.
VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.
For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.
Who we are looking for:
VML is seeking Group Account Director to oversees and leads the brand's commerce initiatives in a holistic manner (digital e-commerce and in store) by providing strategic leadership and direction for the client's commercial program(s) to win at retail. You will be responsible for managing the overall business and ensuring all team members are together delivering brilliant work to our clients ongoing. You will provides strategic leadership and direction to both the internal team and to the client across the specified business unit. You will serve as the primary agency contact for the business as it pertains to larger strategic initiatives and assignments.
What you'll do:
- Manage activity workflow and align expectations within account team
- Manage the creative process and brief the creative team either personally or through close oversight of Account team, reviewing concept and comp materials
- Proactively identify opportunities for practice evolution
- Work with team in the development of concepts and supporting tactics
- Function as primary liaison to middle and senior clients on behalf of the agency regarding strategy, service-related, legal and policy issues
- Support/provide strategic leadership to clients/client leads/agency and help in identifying growth opportunities and action plans for client's marketing communications goals
- Provide support to client lead to effectively manage high level global client
- Manage internal client income projection and identify sources of incremental growth
- Manage resources to ensure client profitability
- Oversee tracking of financial forecasting/tracking and reporting and flag any potential projected income variance to Senior Management
- Work with client lead for overall staffing/resource allocation
- Manage client billing and financial status reports at a higher level
- Partner with strategic planning and creative teams for concept development
- Interact with all agency department heads to clearly outline current and projected workload on a quarterly basis for planning purposes
- Nurture the career development of junior staff by mentoring and providing ongoing informal and formal performance feedback
Who you are:
- Strong, proactive leader possessing big picture thinking
- Sound analytical skills, ideally with Nielsen or IRI familiarity
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with seasoned presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player attitude
- Strong collaboration skills, with ability to work cross functionally and inter-agency
What you'll need:
- 10+ years experience minimum in commerce/shopper marketing, agency experience required
- A proven track record of strategic leadership in Commerce, digital, in-store visibility, and shopper marketing both in agency and CPG brand management
- Experience with Retail Media Networks, Target (Roundel) required
What we offer:
- Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
- Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
- Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
- Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
Who We Are
VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Campaign's Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. VML's global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.
VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.
For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.
Who we are looking for:
VML is seeking Group Account Director to oversees and leads the brand's commerce initiatives in a holistic manner (digital e-commerce and in store) by providing strategic leadership and direction for the client's commercial program(s) to win at retail. You will be responsible for managing the overall business and ensuring all team members are together delivering brilliant work to our clients ongoing. You will provides strategic leadership and direction to both the internal team and to the client across the specified business unit. You will serve as the primary agency contact for the business as it pertains to larger strategic initiatives and assignments.
What you'll do:
- Manage activity workflow and align expectations within account team
- Manage the creative process and brief the creative team either personally or through close oversight of Account team, reviewing concept and comp materials
- Proactively identify opportunities for practice evolution
- Work with team in the development of concepts and supporting tactics
- Function as primary liaison to middle and senior clients on behalf of the agency regarding strategy, service-related, legal and policy issues
- Support/provide strategic leadership to clients/client leads/agency and help in identifying growth opportunities and action plans for client's marketing communications goals
- Provide support to client lead to effectively manage high level global client
- Manage internal client income projection and identify sources of incremental growth
- Manage resources to ensure client profitability
- Oversee tracking of financial forecasting/tracking and reporting and flag any potential projected income variance to Senior Management
- Work with client lead for overall staffing/resource allocation
- Manage client billing and financial status reports at a higher level
- Partner with strategic planning and creative teams for concept development
- Interact with all agency department heads to clearly outline current and projected workload on a quarterly basis for planning purposes
- Nurture the career development of junior staff by mentoring and providing ongoing informal and formal performance feedback
Who you are:
- Strong, proactive leader possessing big picture thinking
- Sound analytical skills, ideally with Nielsen or IRI familiarity
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with seasoned presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player attitude
- Strong collaboration skills, with ability to work cross functionally and inter-agency
What you'll need:
- 10+ years experience minimum in commerce/shopper marketing, agency experience required
- A proven track record of strategic leadership in Commerce, digital, in-store visibility, and shopper marketing both in agency and CPG brand management
- Experience with Retail Media Networks, Target (Roundel) required
What we offer:
- Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
- Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
- Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
- Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Marketing & Advertising
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in account director jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field
- Seven or more years of progressive client services or account management experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead and grow a book of client accounts
- Experience managing cross-functional teams across creative, strategy, and media
- Strong background in presenting and negotiating with senior-level stakeholders
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and familiarity with marketing analytics tools
Account Director Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a account director in Minnesota?
Most account director roles in Minnesota require a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or communications, followed by several years of account management or client services experience. Minnesota does not issue a state license for this role. Employers in the Twin Cities typically expect candidates to have agency or corporate marketing experience and a record of managing significant client relationships before moving into a director-level seat.
How much do account directors make in Minnesota?
Account directors in Minnesota earn a median of about $75,370 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $40,810 for the lowest 10% to over $146,200 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire account directors in Minnesota?
Employers hiring account directors in Minnesota right now include Nextern, VML, and Redstar, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The Twin Cities' deep concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, healthcare systems, and regional agencies means account director openings are spread across industries rather than clustered in a single sector.
Which Minnesota cities have the most account director jobs?
Minneapolis, Maple Grove, and Osseo have the most account director openings in Minnesota. Minneapolis drives the bulk of demand through its concentration of corporate headquarters, advertising agencies, and financial services firms, while St. Paul adds government and healthcare-adjacent clients and Bloomington contributes through its retail, hospitality, and technology employer base.
Are there remote account director jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than many client-facing roles allow. About 50% of account director openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the strategic planning and client communication work can be done off-site. The parts of the role most likely to stay fully remote are strategy development, reporting, and internal account reviews, while key client presentations and new business pitches often require in-person attendance.
How can I get hired as a account director in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is to start as an account manager or account supervisor at a Twin Cities agency or a corporate marketing department, then build toward director-level responsibility over time. Large Minnesota employers like Ameriprise, UnitedHealth Group, and regional advertising agencies regularly hire account coordinators and managers as entry points. Building a portfolio of client results, taking on mentorship from senior directors, and earning a project management credential can accelerate the move into director-level roles.
Where can I find and apply to account director jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to account director jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and the industries you want to work in, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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