Account Director

Envisionit is a fiercely collaborative, digitally-driven marketing agency proudly headquartered in Chicago. We bring destinations and brands to life by merging creativity, strategy, and performance into campaigns that inspire action. Our teams work with travel, tourism, finance, and innovative brands, connecting their stories with the right audiences in a meaningful way. We believe in doing work that matters, supported by a workplace culture that prioritizes learning, growth, and support.

We're seeking an experienced Account Director to join our Client Services team. This is an opportunity to lead integrated marketing programs for exciting clients within the tourism space, leading cross functional teams to deliver results, inspire innovation and steward lasting client relationships.

This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, working onsite Mondays/Wednesdays.

What you'll do:

• Serve as the primary client lead for both media and brand/creative programs—cultivating strong, trusted partnerships and acting as their day-to-day strategic advisor.
• Lead campaign planning and execution across the full consumer journey—streamlining workflows and ensuring seamless collaboration within internal teams.
• Own internal and client meetings, distill client's business priorities, and keep communications tight and strategic (recaps, POVs, timelines, rationale).
• Translate client objectives into comprehensive, results-driven marketing plans and compelling proposals.
• Drive account performance by monitoring revenue pacing, forecasting, SOW management, and profitability—with an eye for growth opportunities.
• Steer development of creative briefs, campaign architecture, messaging strategy, and results analysis across digital and traditional channels.
• Mentor and develop team members, ensuring best-in-class standards and continuous learning.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional agency teams (creative, media, analytics, business development) to problem-solve, make decisions, and drive progress.
• Final QA of client deliverables and share learnings across internal teams.

Who you are:

• 7+ years of experience leading integrated account management at a marketing agency (destination marketing experience preferred)
• A natural relationship builder and trusted advisor who is as comfortable with high-stakes presentations as you are with day-to-day communications
• Strategic, analytical, and entrepreneurial—proactive about identifying opportunities, with a knack for creative problem-solving and insight synthesis
• Experience in reviewing brand, campaign and tactical briefs, campaign planning documents, and integrated marketing strategies with the client lens
• Experienced developing creative briefs, campaign planning documents, and integrated marketing strategies
• Financially fluent: familiar with agency revenue models, SOWs, forecasting, and account growth
• Excellent communicator, with strong EQ, executive presence, and an ability to lead and mentor teams
• Driven by curiosity, trend-awareness, and performance storytelling

Due to the nature of this role, we are only considering local candidates at this time.

Perks, Salary & Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - 135,000 USD. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and any potential offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process.

Our benefits include:

• A hybrid office model, with the option to WFH 2-3 days/week
• A minimum of 20 days off yearly + 12 company holidays + summer hours
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• Employer-matched 401k
• Transit benefits, corporate discount programs, free fitness center membership
• Career pathing, dedicated budget towards opportunities for professional growth
• A culture focused on collaboration, curiosity & support, with regular events, volunteerism, and an employee-led recognition program

Due to the high volume of applicants, we are not currently accepting phone calls about employment opportunities or application status. In addition, we cannot pay for relocation expenses or act as an immigration sponsor at this time. Please peruse our website and socials to learn more about us: http://www.envisionitagency.com

Envisionit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with diverse strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for the work we do. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one's identity. All of our employee's points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Envisionit is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact HR Manager, Ali Aguilar at [email protected] or 312-262-6602.

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