Account Director Jobs in Washington

Account Director jobs in Washington are active across the state's technology, aerospace, healthcare, and professional services sectors, with demand at every level from mid-level account management through senior and principal director roles. Most openings are concentrated in Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond, where established employers like Microsoft, Amazon, and Starbucks maintain large commercial and marketing organizations. The most in-demand specialties are enterprise technology sales, digital media, and healthcare account management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles21
Top employerLumen
Top citySeattle, WA
Cities hiring6
Work type55% Remote
Top industryScience

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Global Account Director, Expedia and Uber, Global Accounts - GBS
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Global Account Director, Expedia and Uber, Global Accounts - GBS
TikTok
Seattle, Washington
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$116k - $198k/yr
10,000+

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Account Director-Seattle
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Account Director-Seattle
CBRE
Seattle, Washington
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$146k - $180k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Account Director– California Markets
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Account Director– California Markets
The Energy Authority
Bellevue, Washington
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
$119k - $161k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
51-200

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Senior Partner Account Director - Technology Partnerships - AWS
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Senior Partner Account Director - Technology Partnerships - AWS
Braze
Seattle, Washington
Business Development
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
$143k - $299k/yr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Account Director, Enterprise Accounts
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Account Director, Enterprise Accounts
Unify Consulting
Seattle, Washington
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$150k - $215k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
201-500

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Account Director Jobs by City in Washington

Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Home
2 jobs
Redmond
2 jobs
Bellevue
2 jobs
Tacoma
1 job
Woodinville
1 job

Account Director Job Market in Washington

A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Lumen2 open roles
SBM Management Services2 open roles
BDA1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Science & Research
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Washington Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in account director jobs across Washington.

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a closely related field
  • Seven or more years of progressive account management or client services experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and grow a portfolio of enterprise or mid-market accounts
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders across complex organizations
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce and familiarity with marketing technology stacks
  • Strong presentation and negotiation skills with C-suite and senior client contacts

Account Director Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a account director in Washington?

Account director roles in Washington do not require a state-issued license, but most employers expect a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or communications alongside several years of account management experience. Washington's dominant tech and aerospace industries favor candidates who have managed enterprise accounts or worked within agency environments. Building familiarity with Washington's major industry verticals, such as cloud technology, healthcare systems, and aerospace contracting, strengthens a candidate's profile considerably.

How much do account directors make in Washington?

Account directors in Washington earn a median of about $79,920 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $45,840 for the lowest 10% to over $149,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire account directors in Washington?

Employers hiring account directors in Washington right now include Lumen, SBM Management Services, and BDA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's concentration of global technology headquarters and major healthcare networks makes it one of the more consistent markets for director-level account roles in the western United States.

Which Washington cities have the most account director jobs?

Seattle, Home, and Redmond have the most account director openings in Washington. Seattle drives the bulk of demand as home to major technology, retail, and media companies, while Bellevue and Redmond reflect the dense concentration of enterprise software and cloud computing employers on the Eastside that consistently recruit at the director level.

Are there remote account director jobs in Washington?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 82% of account director openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on client communication, strategy, and reporting rather than physical presence. The portions of the role most suited to remote work are account planning, performance reviews, and internal stakeholder management, while new client relationship-building often remains in-person.

How can I get hired as a account director in Washington with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into an account manager or account executive role first, then building toward director-level responsibility over time. Large Washington technology employers and regional advertising and PR agencies regularly hire account coordinators and junior account managers as stepping stones. A portfolio demonstrating client retention, revenue growth on managed accounts, or successful campaign outcomes carries significant weight, as does prior experience in adjacent roles such as sales operations, customer success, or marketing strategy.

Where can I find and apply to account director jobs in Washington?

You can find and apply to account director jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Washington employers. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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