Account Director
Monks
| Company | Monks |
| Category | Sales |
| Location | Minnesota |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website ( monks.com/careers ). About the Role
An Account Director (Brand) are business leaders who can be a valued advisor and partner to clients and agency teams, and to support the larger teams in creating data-driven, award-winning work. They identify and champion great creative work and understand the importance of flawless delivery. They are an open and willing resource to team members in assessing ideas and directions, and providing guidance to push further, pushing creative and strategy to deliver better work.
All Account roles are inherently leadership roles - responsible for inspiring great creative through confident decision-making, positive collaboration, quick problem-solving, and effective communication. You will build relationships with Director and VP-level clients, championing the Monks vision and positioning a sound strategy for organic revenue growth, developing scopes of work and managing resources.
With a focus on brand social strategy, working closely with day-to-day clients, cross-functional client teams, IAT and brand partners, you will help clients connect the dots across initiatives so everything ladders up to bigger brand ambitions and cultural salience. You will coach and inspire the growth and development of agency staff by providing consistent feedback, training, and growth opportunities. Once comfortable, you will also join senior leadership to scale learning and growth throughout the agency.
Responsibilities:
Effectively consult on creative ideas and executions
Deliver effective storytelling against sponsorship and talent partnerships
Inspire larger creative strategies that can create further business outcomes
Identify how the outcomes we are driving by our work can scale to other parts of the business
Understand and champion agile production that can flex efficiently with market needs
Manage a scope of work and create organic growth to expand our relationship
About You
The essentials:
8-10+ years of agency experience required
Comfortability with regular travel (up to 7 days per month)
A passion for and experience in brand marketing
Strong people skills - good at building relationships, comfortable conversationalist, with a presence that compels others to pay attention
Diplomatic and empathetic leadership
Experience in social media, fluency in media and KPIs
An effective communicator, strong writer and strong presenter
Not a must, but a plus:
Experience working in entertainment or brand partnerships
Ability to balance the best interests of Monks and our clients and their businesses
At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants, from all backgrounds, who are excited to contribute to our mission.
This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.
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