Senior Account Director at Kick

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of client service experience in the advertising industry
  • 3+ years of pharmaceutical or healthcare advertising experience
  • Experience managing a $3M+ book of business
  • Proven ability to build and grow relationships at the Associate Director/Director level
  • Strong financial acumen, including scope development and budget oversight
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • University degree required; MBA a plus
  • Launch experience in pharma or healthcare (desired)
  • Experience leading client meeting intake, agenda development, follow-ups, and recaps (desired)
  • Ability to translate client feedback, prioritize changes, and guide internal teams (desired)
  • Understanding of US pharmaceutical/healthcare marketing regulations (desired)
  • Comfort and enthusiasm for integrating AI into workflows (desired)

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver programs that meet regulatory, operational, and brand expectations
  • Manage project execution to ensure processes are followed and deadlines are met with precision
  • Oversee account financials, including budget management, forecasting, and scope alignment
  • Identify opportunities for organic growth and contribute to account planning
  • Ensure all communications and deliverables reflect Klick’s standards and elevate the client experience

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Client Relationship ManagementAccount ManagementStrategic PlanningProject ManagementBudget ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceAccount GrowthFinancial ForecastingScope Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or on-site?

This is an on-site position.

What experience is required for the Senior Account Director role?

Candidates need 8+ years of client service experience in the advertising industry, 3+ years in pharmaceutical or healthcare advertising, and experience managing a $3M+ book of business.

What key skills are needed for this position?

The role requires proven ability to build and grow relationships at the Associate Director/Director level, strong financial acumen including scope development and budget oversight, and strong presentation and communication skills.

What is the company culture like at Klick?

Klick fosters a high-performance, people-first culture with creativity, collaboration, innovation, and impact, and is consistently named a Best Managed Company, Most Admired Corporate Culture, and Great Place to Work.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Account Director role?

A strong candidate will have the required 8+ years in advertising client services and 3+ years in pharma/healthcare, plus experience managing large accounts, building senior relationships, and strong financial and communication skills; desired traits include pharma launch experience and enthusiasm for AI integration.

Kick

Financial management for small businesses and creators

About Kick

Kick.co helps small business owners, freelancers, and creators manage their finances more effectively. The company offers a range of services that simplify bookkeeping, maximize tax deductions, and provide cash back opportunities. Users connect their debit or credit cards to Kick.co's platform, which automatically categorizes their business income and expenses, saving them significant time and reducing audit risks. Kick.co operates on a subscription model, providing both automated and human-assisted support, ensuring users receive timely and personalized financial advice. Unlike traditional banks, Kick.co partners with Blue Ridge Bank N.A. to offer banking services. The goal of Kick.co is to help its users save time and money, with the average member saving around $15,452 annually through tax deductions and cash back, while also fostering a community for sharing financial tips.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$8.8MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
FintechIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from new AI-driven bookkeeping startups.
Sudden influx of users may strain Kick's resources and service quality.
Dependence on Blue Ridge Bank N.A. for banking services poses potential risks.

Differentiation

Kick offers a unique social banking platform for crowdsourcing tax deductions.
The platform automates bookkeeping, saving users 40 to 80 hours annually.
Kick combines AI-driven advice with human-assisted support for personalized financial management.

Upsides

Kick can capture market share from Bench's 12,000 former clients.
Recent $9 million funding supports growth and AI-driven financial solutions.
Increased demand for automated bookkeeping due to Bench's shutdown.

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