Account Director, Performance Marketing

We're looking for an Account Director who thrives at the intersection of client leadership, performance marketing, and business growth and who is passionate about helping brands turn media investments into measurable business results. Serve as the senior strategic lead for a portfolio of client accounts, building trusted relationships with executive stakeholders and key decision-makers.Develop and present integrated marketing and media strategies that align with client business goals and drive measurable results.Translate complex performance data, analytics, and media insights into clear recommendations and actionable business strategies.Lead collaboration across media, analytics, ad operations, and digital teams to ensure successful campaign execution.Champion a "test and learn" mindset, encouraging innovation, experimentation and optimization across campaigns.Guide clients through emerging media opportunities, platform innovations, and evolving marketing technologies.Mentor and develop account team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.Manage account profitability, forecasting, budgets, scopes of work, and overall financial health.Identify opportunities to expand client partnerships and contribute to agency growth.Support agency new business efforts through strategic planning, presentations, and pitch participation.Ensure projects move efficiently while maintaining high standards for quality, communication, and client service. 8+ years of experience in advertising, marketing, media, or agency client services.Proven success managing complex client relationships and executive-level stakeholders.Deep understanding of performance marketing across paid search, paid social, display, video, streaming, and programmatic media.Strong knowledge of analytics, attribution, measurement frameworks, and performance optimization.Experience leading cross-functional teams and developing high-performing talent.Exceptional communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and account profitability.Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and thrive in a fast-paced environment.Strategic mindset with a passion for solving problems and driving growth.Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, Communications, or a related field. Walz Tetrick is a full-service marketing, creative and media agency in Kansas City. Walz Tetrick offers an office culture like no other.