Account Director (Automotive)

TL;DR

Account Director (Automotive): Managing growth and profitability for a major global automotive account with an accent on client relationship management and cross-functional delivery. Focus on evolving a modern operating model using AI-enabled ways of working and leading senior-level client interactions.

Location: Hybrid in Costa Mesa, CA, USA (average 4 days per week in office)

Salary: $70,000 — $150,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a leading creative company part of WPP that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to drive growth for world-renowned global brands.

What you will do

• Lead the overall management, growth, and profitability of a large global automotive account.
• Develop strategies and identify solutions to achieve client business goals through cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive delivery excellence across creative, strategy, social, and CRM functions.
• Leverage proprietary AI software platforms and tools to enhance client performance and scale output.
• Manage and supervise a growing account team, providing guidance and translating client needs into agency action.
• Deliver high-level presentations and lead quarterly agency review meetings with client organizations.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of experience in account leadership within an advertising agency environment.
• Experience in the automotive category is a huge plus.
• Demonstrated experience with technology-enabled delivery models and applying AI tools to scale output.
• Proven track record of managing relationships with large, multi-layered global clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and project management methodologies specific to product life cycles.
• Must be based in or able to work from the Costa Mesa office (Hybrid, average 4 days/week).

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, close-knit, and supportive team environment.
• Hybrid work model designed to foster creativity and connection.
• Competitive benefits package provided by WPP.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of blue-chip client partners.