Account Director
The Mom Project
Sales & Business Development
Chicago, IL, USA
Posted on Feb 26, 2026
About Us
We are an award winning, fully integrated advertising agency with offices in Chicago and Pittsburgh. We are bound by the intense desire to succeed with a relentless commitment to results. No matter the challenge, we find a path forward always working to elevate our clients’ brands and push the limits of what’s possible.
Our goal is to leave a lasting legacy by building a business where creativity thrives and curiosity is rewarded. A place that creates stories that are memorable and meaningful, and most importantly, a place where ideas spark meaningful solutions. To help businesses grow and to connect with people in the process- through insights, conversation, provocation, and inspiration.
Our experience spans a wide range of industries, with particularly deep expertise in B2B, higher education, financial services, and retail. We are fiercely independent and proud members of IPREX and AMIN, a global network of leading independent agencies. We recently were recognized by Ad Age for Best Places to Work 2026.
VP, Account Director
We are seeking a seasoned VP, Account Director to lead and retain a key client relationship. This role is dedicated to one primary client and is responsible for driving strategic leadership, day-to-day client partnership, and long-term account retention.
This is a part-time, ongoing temporary-to-permanent opportunity, beginning at 20–30 hours per week, (Tues/Wed/Thurs. 10am-3pm as a potential schedule) for the first two months, then transitioning closer to 20 hours per week on an ongoing basis. There is potential for full-time employment if the client relationship is successfully retained and expanded.
Key Responsibilities
Client Leadership & Retention
We are an award winning, fully integrated advertising agency with offices in Chicago and Pittsburgh. We are bound by the intense desire to succeed with a relentless commitment to results. No matter the challenge, we find a path forward always working to elevate our clients’ brands and push the limits of what’s possible.
Our goal is to leave a lasting legacy by building a business where creativity thrives and curiosity is rewarded. A place that creates stories that are memorable and meaningful, and most importantly, a place where ideas spark meaningful solutions. To help businesses grow and to connect with people in the process- through insights, conversation, provocation, and inspiration.
Our experience spans a wide range of industries, with particularly deep expertise in B2B, higher education, financial services, and retail. We are fiercely independent and proud members of IPREX and AMIN, a global network of leading independent agencies. We recently were recognized by Ad Age for Best Places to Work 2026.
VP, Account Director
We are seeking a seasoned VP, Account Director to lead and retain a key client relationship. This role is dedicated to one primary client and is responsible for driving strategic leadership, day-to-day client partnership, and long-term account retention.
This is a part-time, ongoing temporary-to-permanent opportunity, beginning at 20–30 hours per week, (Tues/Wed/Thurs. 10am-3pm as a potential schedule) for the first two months, then transitioning closer to 20 hours per week on an ongoing basis. There is potential for full-time employment if the client relationship is successfully retained and expanded.
Key Responsibilities
Client Leadership & Retention
- Serve as the senior, trusted advisor and primary point of contact for the client
- Build and maintain strong executive-level relationships
- Ensure high client satisfaction and long-term partnership retention
- Anticipate client needs and proactively address risks or concerns
- Lead overall account strategy, ensuring work aligns with the client’s business goals
- Provide strategic guidance across creative, media, and integrated marketing efforts
- Identify opportunities to grow the relationship through added value, new initiatives, or expanded scope
- Partner closely with internal strategy, creative, media, other teams
- Provide mentorship and guidance to Account Executive on account to support ongoing skill development.
- Translate client objectives into clear direction for internal teams
- Ensure work is delivered on time, on budget, and at a high level of quality
- Oversee account scope, budgets, and resourcing
- Ensure the account is managed profitably and efficiently
- Support contract renewals and scope extensions tied to retention efforts
- 10+ years of experience in account management or client services within an advertising or integrated marketing agency
- Proven success leading and retaining large or complex client relationships
- Strong strategic thinking, communication, and presentation skills
- Experience working directly with senior and executive-level client stakeholders
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams
- Comfortable in a flexible, part-time role with evolving scope
- Part-time, ongoing temporary-to-permanent opportunity, beginning at 20–30 hours per week,
- Example schedule: Tues/Wed/Thurs. 10am-3pm for the first two months