Group Account Director Jobs in California
Group Account Director jobs in California are concentrated in advertising, public relations, technology, and entertainment marketing, with demand at every level from senior account supervisor to executive group director. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the principal hiring hubs, home to agencies and brand teams at companies such as Omnicom, Publicis, and NBCUniversal that maintain deep California footprints. The most sought-after specialties include integrated campaign management, technology client services, and entertainment brand partnerships. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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When you love what you do, it won't feel like work. Who says your calling and career have to be mutually exclusive? People who join us at Precision AQ are drawn to our agency because of their passion for and commitment to truly cutting-edge and incredible work – they stay for our ethos of wecentricity, the community and collaboration we foster here. Launching clients' treatments. Changing patients' lives. Advancing creativity and strategy, improving results and outcomes. We do our best and most innovative work when it's fueled by purpose and comprised of the unique and varied perspectives and abilities of team members across the globe.
At Precision AQ, talent is displayed in the work, not flaunted in plumes of conceit. Here, cooperation and wecentricity are what we champion. Are you a self-effacing rock star? A sensible diva? A down-to-earth maestro? Have we got a stage for you. Our people are wildly talented, clever, and inspiring.
Who we are:
What our Clients' Service Executives do every day is quite influential and consequential. Great Agency work starts and ends with us. As the catalyst for creation, the way we influence teams will have the greatest impact on our collective success. As trusted partners, we are an extension of our Client and Agency teams who wants to make a positive difference every day.
We are the respected steward of our culture, emulating our principles, and radiating wecentricity, inside and outside our walls. As a dynamic mirror, we are reflective of our Agency standards and ethos, as well as our unique mix of authenticity, generosity, fearlessness, and joy. You and me, know this already, and it's what brought us here and keeps us here. Let's keep motivating, inspiring, and influencing greatness.
Who you are:
Acts as the business lead for the agency team and is responsible for all facets of assigned client business. The VP, Group Account Director carries out the client's vision and advocates of agency solutions by ensuring proper alignment of resources to deliver against it. They lead cross-functional teams to deliver great work and client satisfaction across multiple accounts. The drive organic growth and growth of each of their account folks. Execute on company goals like wecentricity, excellence and convergence.
Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
Tactical Management
- Directs account team to oversee tactics
- Provides guidance to high-profile and/or new strategy/deliverables
Client Management
- Develops working relationships with director-level client partners as well as core brand team
- Touches base with senior-level clients regularly to ferret out any opportunities or issues early
- Demonstrates ability to pick up the phone and talk to any level of client at any time regardless of daily interactions
- Develops and maintains senior-level relationships at agency-of-record account(s)
- May be called upon to step in (on an ad hoc basis) to assist with certain situations on other account(s)
Financial Management
- Accountable for the forecasting, monthly and annual revenue recognition of assigned accounts
- Provides ongoing guidance to staff for pricing, revisions, and forecasting
- Alerts SVP/VP Accounts to upsides/downsides related to revenue or forecasting
- Reports early and often on any changes to financial picture
- Leads agency understanding of financial implications regarding jobs/accounts
- Ensures that issues regarding clients/jobs are identified as early as possible and provides a rationale and guidance on next steps
Product Knowledge
- Understands product, category and competition so that can easily jump into any strategic discussion
Strategy
- Provides solid insights to strategic development process to internal and external teams
- Expert on one or more industry segments
- Has or develops deep familiarity with client's market, including disease state, treating clinicians and influencers and their corresponding professional societies, competitive companies and technologies, and current and future state of treatment
- Consistently is a go-to person for business insights
- Understands product, category, and competition to easily jump into any strategic discussion
- Draws upon analogs across the agency to share best practices/ideas
Business Development
- Expands agency opportunities to other client departments or divisions
- Participates actively in business development initiatives representing the account management team
- Mentors junior staff and encourages participation
- Continues to hone and perfect presentation style and agency responses to typical questions
- Maintains contact and open dialogue with an ongoing list of senior-level executives in the industry to mine for new business
- Participates in networking events
- Identifies inline opportunities for sister companies
Leadership & Agency Advocacy
- Motivates and mentors account team to remain positive and push the boundaries
- Works cross departmentally to ensure success of daily operations and manages interdepartmental issues
- Supports and represents the agency's point of view at the highest levels of the client organization
- Identifies opportunities across the agency to help close gaps
- Provides leadership in difficult and challenging circumstances and creates an environment for honest conversations, business growth and issues mitigation
Qualifications:
Minimum Required:
- Bachelor's Degree
Other Required:
- May require travel domestically and/or internationally including overnight stays
Preferred:
- Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Experience
- 13 years of agency experience; experience successfully managing and growing $1M+ pharma/healthcare accounts
Skills:
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Internet
Competencies:
- Leadership
- Communication
- Analytical and Strategic thinking
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Attention to Detail
Any data provided as a part of this application will be stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For CA applicants, please also refer to our CA Privacy Notice.
Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at myHR@precisionmedicinegrp.com.
Recruitment Fraud Warning: Please be aware that fraudulent individuals and websites may impersonate Precision Medicine Group or its affiliates and attempt to obtain personal, financial, or banking information through fake job postings or employment offers. Precision Medicine Group will never request payment, banking details, or other sensitive financial information as part of the recruitment process. If you believe you have been targeted by a recruitment scam, we encourage you to report the incident to your local law enforcement authorities, consumer protection agency, or relevant cybercrime reporting organization in your country. Please also notify us at myHR@precisionmedicinegrp.com so we can investigate and take appropriate action.
When you love what you do, it won't feel like work. Who says your calling and career have to be mutually exclusive? People who join us at Precision AQ are drawn to our agency because of their passion for and commitment to truly cutting-edge and incredible work – they stay for our ethos of wecentricity, the community and collaboration we foster here. Launching clients' treatments. Changing patients' lives. Advancing creativity and strategy, improving results and outcomes. We do our best and most innovative work when it's fueled by purpose and comprised of the unique and varied perspectives and abilities of team members across the globe.
At Precision AQ, talent is displayed in the work, not flaunted in plumes of conceit. Here, cooperation and wecentricity are what we champion. Are you a self-effacing rock star? A sensible diva? A down-to-earth maestro? Have we got a stage for you. Our people are wildly talented, clever, and inspiring.
Who we are:
What our Clients' Service Executives do every day is quite influential and consequential. Great Agency work starts and ends with us. As the catalyst for creation, the way we influence teams will have the greatest impact on our collective success. As trusted partners, we are an extension of our Client and Agency teams who wants to make a positive difference every day.
We are the respected steward of our culture, emulating our principles, and radiating wecentricity, inside and outside our walls. As a dynamic mirror, we are reflective of our Agency standards and ethos, as well as our unique mix of authenticity, generosity, fearlessness, and joy. You and me, know this already, and it's what brought us here and keeps us here. Let's keep motivating, inspiring, and influencing greatness.
Who you are:
Acts as the business lead for the agency team and is responsible for all facets of assigned client business. The VP, Group Account Director carries out the client's vision and advocates of agency solutions by ensuring proper alignment of resources to deliver against it. They lead cross-functional teams to deliver great work and client satisfaction across multiple accounts. The drive organic growth and growth of each of their account folks. Execute on company goals like wecentricity, excellence and convergence.
Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
Tactical Management
- Directs account team to oversee tactics
- Provides guidance to high-profile and/or new strategy/deliverables
Client Management
- Develops working relationships with director-level client partners as well as core brand team
- Touches base with senior-level clients regularly to ferret out any opportunities or issues early
- Demonstrates ability to pick up the phone and talk to any level of client at any time regardless of daily interactions
- Develops and maintains senior-level relationships at agency-of-record account(s)
- May be called upon to step in (on an ad hoc basis) to assist with certain situations on other account(s)
Financial Management
- Accountable for the forecasting, monthly and annual revenue recognition of assigned accounts
- Provides ongoing guidance to staff for pricing, revisions, and forecasting
- Alerts SVP/VP Accounts to upsides/downsides related to revenue or forecasting
- Reports early and often on any changes to financial picture
- Leads agency understanding of financial implications regarding jobs/accounts
- Ensures that issues regarding clients/jobs are identified as early as possible and provides a rationale and guidance on next steps
Product Knowledge
- Understands product, category and competition so that can easily jump into any strategic discussion
Strategy
- Provides solid insights to strategic development process to internal and external teams
- Expert on one or more industry segments
- Has or develops deep familiarity with client's market, including disease state, treating clinicians and influencers and their corresponding professional societies, competitive companies and technologies, and current and future state of treatment
- Consistently is a go-to person for business insights
- Understands product, category, and competition to easily jump into any strategic discussion
- Draws upon analogs across the agency to share best practices/ideas
Business Development
- Expands agency opportunities to other client departments or divisions
- Participates actively in business development initiatives representing the account management team
- Mentors junior staff and encourages participation
- Continues to hone and perfect presentation style and agency responses to typical questions
- Maintains contact and open dialogue with an ongoing list of senior-level executives in the industry to mine for new business
- Participates in networking events
- Identifies inline opportunities for sister companies
Leadership & Agency Advocacy
- Motivates and mentors account team to remain positive and push the boundaries
- Works cross departmentally to ensure success of daily operations and manages interdepartmental issues
- Supports and represents the agency's point of view at the highest levels of the client organization
- Identifies opportunities across the agency to help close gaps
- Provides leadership in difficult and challenging circumstances and creates an environment for honest conversations, business growth and issues mitigation
Qualifications:
Minimum Required:
- Bachelor's Degree
Other Required:
- May require travel domestically and/or internationally including overnight stays
Preferred:
- Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Experience
- 13 years of agency experience; experience successfully managing and growing $1M+ pharma/healthcare accounts
Skills:
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Internet
Competencies:
- Leadership
- Communication
- Analytical and Strategic thinking
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Attention to Detail
Any data provided as a part of this application will be stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For CA applicants, please also refer to our CA Privacy Notice.
Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at myHR@precisionmedicinegrp.com.
Recruitment Fraud Warning: Please be aware that fraudulent individuals and websites may impersonate Precision Medicine Group or its affiliates and attempt to obtain personal, financial, or banking information through fake job postings or employment offers. Precision Medicine Group will never request payment, banking details, or other sensitive financial information as part of the recruitment process. If you believe you have been targeted by a recruitment scam, we encourage you to report the incident to your local law enforcement authorities, consumer protection agency, or relevant cybercrime reporting organization in your country. Please also notify us at myHR@precisionmedicinegrp.com so we can investigate and take appropriate action.
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Top Industries Hiring
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- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in group account director jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, advertising, or a related business field
- Seven or more years of account management experience within an agency or brand organization
- Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring teams of account managers and supervisors
- Proven ability to manage large multi-million-dollar client portfolios and budgets
- Strong background in integrated campaign strategy across digital, social, and traditional channels
- Experience working with California-based technology, entertainment, or consumer brand clients
Group Account Director Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a group account director in California?
The path to group account director in California typically begins with a bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, communications, or business, followed by progressive agency or brand-side experience moving from account coordinator through account manager and supervisor levels. California does not require a state-issued license for this role. Hiring managers at California agencies consistently expect demonstrated leadership of account teams, cross-functional campaign experience, and a portfolio of retained client relationships before promoting or hiring at the director level.
How much do group account directors make in California?
Group account directors in California earn a median of about $167,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,800 for the lowest 10% to over $321,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire group account directors in California?
Employers hiring group account directors in California right now include AEG Worldwide, Eisai, and PIMCO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of global agency holding companies, major technology brands, and entertainment studios makes it one of the most consistently active states for this role.
Which California cities have the most group account director jobs?
Los Angeles, Irvine, and Costa Mesa account for the largest share of group account director openings in California. Los Angeles dominates due to its entertainment, consumer, and advertising agency ecosystem, while San Francisco and San Diego draw openings through their technology and biotech brand clients, with established agency offices in both metros supporting consistent director-level hiring.
Are there remote group account director jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many senior roles, because group account directors spend much of their time in strategic planning, client calls, and internal reviews that translate well to remote formats. About 67% of group account director openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting agency and brand flexibility at this level. Client pitch preparation and major campaign kickoffs are the parts of the role most likely to require an in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a group account director in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to join a California agency or in-house brand team as an account coordinator or assistant account executive and advance through structured promotion tracks. Large California-based agency networks and technology company marketing departments regularly hire at junior levels with the intention of developing talent into senior roles. Building expertise in a specific vertical, such as entertainment, technology, or consumer packaged goods, and earning a Google or Meta certification can accelerate the path from associate to director in California's competitive market.
Where can I find and apply to group account director jobs in California?
You can find and apply to group account director jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across agencies, brands, and technology companies. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and industry focus, and apply directly to each position that fits.
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