Account Director
On Board Experiential
| Company | On Board Experiential |
| Category | Sales |
| Location | New York |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 21 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
ON BOARD EXPERIENTIAL
On Board Experiential (OBE) is an award-winning, full-service, experience-led agency that creates meaningful brand experiences worldwide. We have offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and NYC. We work with some of the top brands in the world such as Nike, Meta, JPMorgan Chase, OpenAI, and Stripe, to name a few. Event Marketer has recognized OBE as one of the best places to work in events for 15 consecutive years. The most important part of our business is our people.
We believe in the power of diversity. We focus on conducting open meetings to facilitate discussions that challenge, inspire, and empower. We encourage each other to bring our whole selves to work. We want to hear about your lived experiences and unique perspectives.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Account Director is a leadership position within the Account Team, delivering an exceptional level of service and execution of programs on behalf of our clients. Positioned as a mentor and manager for team members in the department and agency, the Account Director is r esponsible for generating and expanding our client accounts and relationships . T his position requires a comprehensive understanding of our clients’ business needs and a competitive landscape . They provide end to end project management on high profile large scale complex programs, offering creative and strategic solutions to deliver on program KPIs. This position is accountable for financial and operational performance, managing program budgets and resource utilization . The Account Director ensures that programs and marketing strategies successfully promote client brands, products, and services in accordance with client objectives and initiatives .
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Serve as a strategic partner to clients by translating business objectives into integrated experiential and marketing solutions that drive measurable impact and long-term brand growth.
Demonstrate strategic thought leadership through insightful analysis of client business objectives, developing innovative solutions that strengthen brand presence, and deliver meaningful audience impact.
Partner with creative strategy and cross-functional teams to develop audience insights, brand positioning and strategic recommendations that inform concept development and integrated program solutions.
Lead and/or supervise client activations to ensure seamless planning, development and execution with the highest level of professionalism and accountability.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and/or supervise other account personnel, such as Account Managers, Account Coordinators, Interns, and external teams.
Develop and manage program SOWs ensuring resources, budgets, timelines, and deliverables remain aligned with contractual agreements and client commitments.
Critically evaluate program performance and offer strategic solutions to optimize client budgets, staffing plans, and internal resource allocation.
Provide oversight of program budgets, resource allocation, timelines, and creative deliverables to ensure alignment with client objectives, contractual commitments, and internal standards. Lead proactive and solutions-oriented conversations when priorities, budgets, or expectations shift.
Provide mentorship and candid, real time feedback to direct reports, cross-functional team members as needed and appropriate.
Drive organic growth and new business opportunities across existing and prospective clients relationships,