Group Account Director Jobs in New York
Group Account Director jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in advertising, public relations, healthcare marketing, and integrated media, with openings at every level from newly promoted account supervisor through senior group director. The heaviest hiring is centered in New York City, with additional demand in White Plains and Hoboken, where agencies and brand-side marketing teams draw from the wider tri-state talent pool. WPP, Publicis Groupe, and IPG are among the most established employers with deep roots in the New York market and consistent need for group account directors. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Klick Health
Meet a different kind of workplace. Klick Health is an ecosystem of brilliant minds working to realize the full potential of their people and clients in life sciences since 1997. And we're still growing fast, even after two decades. What does that mean for you? As Klick experiences exponential growth year-over-year, so do the people who help make it happen. Because we're constantly evolving and changing, we invest in talent early and often, to develop future leaders at all levels. We're one of the country's Top 10 Great Workplaces, 10 Most Inspiring Cultures, Best Workplace for Innovators, Best Managed, and Fastest Growing. We know that career paths are seldom simple and straightforward. And that's an asset. If you feel like you'd be a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply and take the first steps to starting your career journey at Klick!
About Our Client Services Craft
Our Client Services Craft ensures strong partnerships and seamless delivery across engagements. This craft connects strategy, execution, and relationships. Teams focus on alignment, clarity, and accountability. Their work drives successful outcomes for clients and internal teams.
Job Description
What You'll Do
- Lead and oversee account management for major client relationships, ensuring strategic alignment and seamless delivery.
- Build and mentor a team of account and delivery professionals focused on client success and retention.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and expand Klick's role with key accounts.
- Establish service standards and practices that reinforce client partnerships and drive meaningful outcomes.
- Drive innovation in how Klick engages with and delivers value to clients.
Qualifications
Requirements
- 14–18 years of client services experience in a healthcare marketing or pharmaceutical advertising agency, with a track record of leading enterprise-level accounts and managing senior client relationships at the C-suite level
- Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary account teams across large, complex multi-brand or multi-indication portfolios, with experience managing account P&L, organic growth, and client retention
- Demonstrated expertise in healthcare marketing strategy including brand launch, lifecycle management, HCP and DTC communications, and omnichannel program development
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing and mentoring account directors, supervisors, and managers while fostering a high-performance, client-first culture across the account team
- Track record of new business development contributions including pitch leadership, organic growth, and expanding agency relationships within existing client organizations
Desired
- Track record of building and scaling client services, account management, or agency relationship management capabilities at an organizational level
- Familiarity with project management and resource planning tools used in agency environments
- Understanding of pharmaceutical brand planning cycles and agency service delivery models across integrated teams
- Interest in industry thought leadership, emerging trends, and how innovation can drive competitive advantage
Additional Information
The base salary range for this position is between USD $200,000 - $260,000. The final amount offered will be determined based on several factors such as a candidate's work location, their unique skill set, education, and prior work experience.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Klick is consciously creating a culture where everyone can thrive and grow in their careers. We believe that our best work comes from our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including Black people, Indigenous peoples, and other people of color, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities. We're also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Should you require any accommodation, please contact us at careers@klick.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs and ensure you have a positive experience.
About Klick Health
Meet a different kind of workplace. Klick Health is an ecosystem of brilliant minds working to realize the full potential of their people and clients in life sciences since 1997. And we're still growing fast, even after two decades. What does that mean for you? As Klick experiences exponential growth year-over-year, so do the people who help make it happen. Because we're constantly evolving and changing, we invest in talent early and often, to develop future leaders at all levels. We're one of the country's Top 10 Great Workplaces, 10 Most Inspiring Cultures, Best Workplace for Innovators, Best Managed, and Fastest Growing. We know that career paths are seldom simple and straightforward. And that's an asset. If you feel like you'd be a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply and take the first steps to starting your career journey at Klick!
About Our Client Services Craft
Our Client Services Craft ensures strong partnerships and seamless delivery across engagements. This craft connects strategy, execution, and relationships. Teams focus on alignment, clarity, and accountability. Their work drives successful outcomes for clients and internal teams.
Job Description
What You'll Do
- Lead and oversee account management for major client relationships, ensuring strategic alignment and seamless delivery.
- Build and mentor a team of account and delivery professionals focused on client success and retention.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and expand Klick's role with key accounts.
- Establish service standards and practices that reinforce client partnerships and drive meaningful outcomes.
- Drive innovation in how Klick engages with and delivers value to clients.
Qualifications
Requirements
- 14–18 years of client services experience in a healthcare marketing or pharmaceutical advertising agency, with a track record of leading enterprise-level accounts and managing senior client relationships at the C-suite level
- Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary account teams across large, complex multi-brand or multi-indication portfolios, with experience managing account P&L, organic growth, and client retention
- Demonstrated expertise in healthcare marketing strategy including brand launch, lifecycle management, HCP and DTC communications, and omnichannel program development
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing and mentoring account directors, supervisors, and managers while fostering a high-performance, client-first culture across the account team
- Track record of new business development contributions including pitch leadership, organic growth, and expanding agency relationships within existing client organizations
Desired
- Track record of building and scaling client services, account management, or agency relationship management capabilities at an organizational level
- Familiarity with project management and resource planning tools used in agency environments
- Understanding of pharmaceutical brand planning cycles and agency service delivery models across integrated teams
- Interest in industry thought leadership, emerging trends, and how innovation can drive competitive advantage
Additional Information
The base salary range for this position is between USD $200,000 - $260,000. The final amount offered will be determined based on several factors such as a candidate's work location, their unique skill set, education, and prior work experience.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Klick is consciously creating a culture where everyone can thrive and grow in their careers. We believe that our best work comes from our diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented communities to apply, including Black people, Indigenous peoples, and other people of color, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities. We're also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Should you require any accommodation, please contact us at careers@klick.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs and ensure you have a positive experience.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Group Account Director Job Market in New York
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Who's Hiring
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- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in group account director jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, advertising, or a related field required
- Seven or more years of account management experience at an agency or brand-side organization
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop cross-functional account teams
- Experience managing large client budgets and multi-channel integrated campaigns
- Strong client relationship skills with a history of retaining and growing accounts
- Proficiency with project management platforms and agency workflow tools such as Workfront or Asana
Group Account Director Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a group account director in New York?
The path to group account director in New York typically runs through agency account management, starting at the coordinator or account executive level and advancing through account supervisor before reaching group director. No state-issued license is required. New York employers place significant weight on agency experience gained in the city's competitive market, a proven record of managing major client relationships, and leadership of mid-sized account teams, often at a recognized New York agency or brand.
How much do group account directors make in New York?
Group account directors in New York earn a median of about $173,700 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,430 for the lowest 10% to over $343,540 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire group account directors in New York?
Employers hiring group account directors in New York right now include BGBx, Ogilvy, and Spectrum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New York's concentration of global holding company offices and Fortune 500 brand headquarters means openings tend to cluster at large integrated agencies and in-house marketing departments with national account responsibilities.
Which New York cities have the most group account director jobs?
New York and Buffalo have the most group account director openings in New York. New York City dominates because it is home to the U.S. headquarters of the world's largest advertising holding companies, while suburban markets like White Plains attract roles tied to corporate brand and healthcare marketing teams based outside Manhattan.
Are there remote group account director jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most client-facing roles at this level, since group account directors spend significant time on strategy, internal leadership, and written deliverables that translate well to remote settings. About 75% of group account director openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. Client-facing responsibilities and team leadership duties tend to anchor the hybrid in-office days, while campaign planning and reporting work is most often done remotely.
How can I get hired as a group account director in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing an account coordinator or junior account executive role at a New York agency, then progressing through account manager and account supervisor over several years. Large New York holding company agencies under WPP, Publicis, and Omnicom run structured associate and rotational programs for recent graduates. Candidates moving laterally from project management or brand strategy roles with client exposure are also competitive, particularly when they can demonstrate campaign ownership and team mentorship.
Where can I find and apply to group account director jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to group account director jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the available roles, identify the ones that fit your background and preferred location, and apply directly to each position through the listing.
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