Account Director - Performance Marketing Agency

Job Description: • Account Director • We're Not Looking for Employees. We're Looking for Builders. • Level Agency is hiring a performance-obsessed, detail-anchored Account Director—someone who knows how to move fast, lead client relationships with precision, and turn data into strategic momentum. You’re not here to coast—you’re here to drive outcomes. • This Isn’t for Everyone. • We’re building something rare: a place where growth, truth, and high performance go hand-in-hand. You’ll thrive here if: • ✅ You love pressure, autonomy, and accountability. • ✅ You can juggle a dozen details, then pitch strategy to a CMO. • ✅ You treat AI and innovation as second nature. • And you’ll struggle here if: • ❌ You move slowly. • ❌ Feedback makes you bristle. • ❌ You need a step-by-step manual to do your best work. • About Level • We’re an AI-powered performance marketing agency—built for precision, designed to scale, and powered by a scientific mindset. At Level, we blend strategy, media, creative, and machine intelligence to deliver outcomes that matter. Every time. At scale. • We’ve been named one of Pittsburgh’s Best Places to Work and an Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Company. Our clients range from ecommerce to B2B, education, healthcare, and beyond. • Your Role (and Impact) • As an Account Director, you’ll sit at the epicenter of our client engagements—leading strategy, managing outcomes, and mentoring a small but mighty team. You’ll be the person clients trust, internal teams count on, and performance revolves around. • You’ll: • Own Strategy: Translate client business goals into performance marketing plans that win. • Manage the Work: Set the pace, run agile standups, and keep teams aligned and accountable. • Lead the Relationship: Be the voice clients count on for clear guidance and smart recommendations. • Think in Numbers: Analyze performance data, ask the right questions, and bring strategic insights. • Talk on Your Feet: Whether it’s presenting to a C-suite or fielding an unexpected question, you’re ready. • Drive Growth: Spot new opportunities, pitch great ideas, and get buy-in to execute. • Mentor & Manage: Be the lead on clients and coordinate resources for those clients. • Master the Details: Keep budgets, invoicing, forecasting, and documentation sharp and accurate. Requirements: • Agency veteran: 5–7+ years in a digital agency, leading client accounts across paid media. • Paid media fluency: You’ve managed campaigns in Google Ads, Meta, and other major platforms. • Platform savvy: In-platform experience with GA, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and dashboards is second nature. • Financial command: Comfortable owning budgets, forecasts, and client-level profitability. • Strategic chops: Proven success driving performance in B2B, Financial Services, or similar verticals. • Presentation-ready: A confident communicator—written, visual, and verbal. • Deeply Analytical: You live in the numbers and make decisions that move the needle. • AI-native: You don’t just dabble—you apply AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, or Perplexity to work smarter and faster. • Detail-obsessed: You never let the small stuff slide and can juggle complex, high-volume accounts without blinking. Benefits: • $85,000–$125,000 depending on your level and experience • Remote work from anywhere in the U.S. • Unlimited PTO to rest, recharge, and do your best work • 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave • 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave • 12 Paid Holidays with 2 Additional Floating Holidays • Summer Fridays (because high performance includes balance) • Competitive Medical Plan Options tailored to your needs • 100% Employer-Paid Vision & Dental Insurance • Pet Insurance for your furry (or feathery) coworkers • 401(k) Retirement Plan with 3% Employer Contribution – 100% Vested • Performance Reviews Every 6 Months—we don’t believe in waiting a year to grow • Career Advancement Opportunities mapped to clear outcomes • Medical Travel Reimbursement • $100 Monthly WFH Stipend for phone, internet, and electricity (paid quarterly) • In-Person and Virtual Company Events—connection matters • Peer-to-Peer Recognition Programs • Concierge Support Services for personal scheduling and productivity help • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health, legal, and financial counseling