Key Account Director, Client Services

The Key Account Director (KAD) is a vital client-facing role within the Client Services team at 829, tasked with overseeing the strategic management and growth of our key client accounts. This role includes indirect supervision over a pod that consists of an Account Management Manager (AMM) and 2-4 Account Managers under their charge.

The KAD is key in setting and steering the strategic course for the pod’s client portfolio, focusing on enhancing client retention, leading in client issue resolutions, monitoring performance metrics, and spotting opportunities for upselling. Effective collaboration with strategists and the AMM is essential for devising and implementing marketing strategies that are customized and effective, meeting the clients' goals. This position is pivotal in fostering growth and sustaining high client satisfaction in our fast-paced agency setting.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Client Management :

• Oversee the strategic direction of all pod accounts, providing resources and support to develop comprehensive strategies that align with client goals.
• Cultivate and maintain senior-level client relationships to deeply understand their needs and expectations, ensuring our strategies effectively address their goals. This involves organizing and leading quarterly breakout sessions with clients to discuss and refine strategies.
• Overseeing the creation and delivery of customized QBRs that showcase client-specific insights and progress. This includes working closely with the AMM to provide the AM feedback on areas of improvement and framing.
• Monitoring client churn rates and providing detailed reports to senior leadership. The KAD analyzes trends and formulates strategies aimed at minimizing client turnover and boosting retention, leveraging operational insights from the AMM who handles the day-to-day management aspects.

Client Retention And Growth

Servicing Of Individually Owned Accounts

Team Leadership and Development

Key Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Performance Monitoring

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

Reporting And Analysis

Benefits And Perks We Provide

What We Believe

At 829 Studios, we boldly embrace diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. Our goal : a team rich in backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Why? Because inclusivity powers our brilliance and client success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, mental illness, age, ancestry, genetic information, military service, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Who We Are

829 Studios is a Boston-based integrated digital marketing agency with a mission to propel organizations to unlock their full potential and accomplish their most ambitious goals. We harness the power of logic with magic – a balance of data-driven strategy and brand-focused creative. We partner with diverse organizations across various industries and our client list encompasses venture-backed start-ups, publicly traded companies, non-profits, and more. By committing not only to our growth as a company, but the development of our employees and teams’, we have created a collaborative environment that fosters ingenuity and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging values within our community. 829 has been recognized as one of the nation’s top agencies by the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies, Adweek 100 Fastest-Growing Digital Agencies, Boston Business Journal's Fast 50 (Massachusetts' 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies), HubSpot's Top Digital Agencies list, and a we are and employee-certified Great Place to Work.

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