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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We Are:
Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise, we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence. Visit us at: www.accenture.com/song
You Are:
Song Life, Part of Accenture Song, is seeking a Group Account Supervisor that serves as the internal leader of the brand, building and maintaining positive client relationships with a focus on achieving their goals. This person motivates and inspires others through transparent expression of ideas and fosters a collaborative work philosophy within and amongst teams. They lead in the creation of a work environment that encourages and reinforces positive and productive team relationships. They actively engage in opening opportunities to team members to provide growth. Through example, they encourage teammates to take personal responsibility. They are accepted and sought after for coaching and mentoring. As an active member of the senior management team, they lead the way to advance the agency’s mission and business—identifying opportunities and turning them into realities.
The Work:
- The Group Account Supervisor serves as the internal leader of a brand, building and maintaining positive client relationships with a focus on achieving their goals
- Maintain contact with clients to ensure a strong understanding of their needs and effectively communicating that to the internal team, staying on top of business opportunities and/or significant changes in the client’s business structure or needs
- Take a leadership role in the development and presentation of the agency’s recommendations, POV’s, and strategic initiatives, actively promoting agency offerings to clients
- Partner closely with creative and integrated producer partners to ensure day-to-day workflow
- Seek out and maintain complete working knowledge of the assigned disease segment, products, and target audiences
- Work with strategy partners to develop creative briefs and strategic plans
- Act as a key contributor of tactical brainstorming
- Provide accurate and timely product forecasts, managing quarterly reconciliations and billing.
- Work with integrated producer to build SOW’s
- Develop and help manage career growth plans for junior account team members – instilling confidence in your team
- Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary depending on business need and client requirements
Here's what you’ll need:
5+ years of experience in an account/client services role in the healthcare or pharmaceutical advertising industryBonus points if:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience
- Experience managing or mentoring others
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to manage deadlines
- A drive to elevate thinking and the work
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/12/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture
Role Location Annual Salary Range California $73,800 to $182,600 Colorado $73,800 to $157,800 Connecticut $73,800 to $157,800
District of Columbia $78,500 to $168,000
Illinois $68,300 to $157,800 Maine $62,800 to $134,400 Maryland $73,800 to $157,800 Massachusetts $73,800 to $168,000 Minnesota $73,800 to $157,800
New York $68,300 to $182,600
New Jersey $78,500 to $182,600 Ohio $68,300 to $146,100 Virginia $68,300 to $168,000 Washington $80,200 to $168,000
Requesting an Accommodation
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009 or send us an email or speak with your recruiter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.
Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.
We Are:
Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise, we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence. Visit us at: www.accenture.com/song
You Are:
Song Life, Part of Accenture Song, is seeking a Group Account Supervisor that serves as the internal leader of the brand, building and maintaining positive client relationships with a focus on achieving their goals. This person motivates and inspires others through transparent expression of ideas and fosters a collaborative work philosophy within and amongst teams. They lead in the creation of a work environment that encourages and reinforces positive and productive team relationships. They actively engage in opening opportunities to team members to provide growth. Through example, they encourage teammates to take personal responsibility. They are accepted and sought after for coaching and mentoring. As an active member of the senior management team, they lead the way to advance the agency’s mission and business—identifying opportunities and turning them into realities.
The Work:
- The Group Account Supervisor serves as the internal leader of a brand, building and maintaining positive client relationships with a focus on achieving their goals
- Maintain contact with clients to ensure a strong understanding of their needs and effectively communicating that to the internal team, staying on top of business opportunities and/or significant changes in the client’s business structure or needs
- Take a leadership role in the development and presentation of the agency’s recommendations, POV’s, and strategic initiatives, actively promoting agency offerings to clients
- Partner closely with creative and integrated producer partners to ensure day-to-day workflow
- Seek out and maintain complete working knowledge of the assigned disease segment, products, and target audiences
- Work with strategy partners to develop creative briefs and strategic plans
- Act as a key contributor of tactical brainstorming
- Provide accurate and timely product forecasts, managing quarterly reconciliations and billing.
- Work with integrated producer to build SOW’s
- Develop and help manage career growth plans for junior account team members – instilling confidence in your team
- Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary depending on business need and client requirements
Here's what you’ll need:
5+ years of experience in an account/client services role in the healthcare or pharmaceutical advertising industryBonus points if:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience
- Experience managing or mentoring others
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to manage deadlines
- A drive to elevate thinking and the work
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/12/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture
Role Location Annual Salary Range California $73,800 to $182,600 Colorado $73,800 to $157,800 Connecticut $73,800 to $157,800
District of Columbia $78,500 to $168,000
Illinois $68,300 to $157,800 Maine $62,800 to $134,400 Maryland $73,800 to $157,800 Massachusetts $73,800 to $168,000 Minnesota $73,800 to $157,800
New York $68,300 to $182,600
New Jersey $78,500 to $182,600 Ohio $68,300 to $146,100 Virginia $68,300 to $168,000 Washington $80,200 to $168,000
Requesting an Accommodation
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs such as for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009 or send us an email or speak with your recruiter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement
Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.
Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.
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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, VML, and Coolr, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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 Uniondale 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 100% of group account director openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of October 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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