Director, Account Strategy

The Director, Account Strategy leads strategy and account growth across our client roster. This is a senior seat: you set the strategic agenda for our accounts and work in partnership with the owners/co-CEOs.

Health insurance and healthcare clients make up a meaningful part of our business and we are looking for an experienced executive who has worked in healthcare, managed care and/or insurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy : Lead strategic planning across the agency's client base, from brand positioning through campaign strategy and messaging architecture.
• Client leadership : Serve as the senior agency contact for a portfolio of accounts, working to lead our client services team of account executive and project managers.
• Account growth : Find where current clients need more from us and bring in the work. We are in growth mode.
• New business : Support new business efforts alongside agency leadership: pitches, RFP responses and prospecting conversations. Bring your strategic and category experience into the room.
• Team management : Manage and develop a team of account executives and project managers. Set the standard for how client work gets done at Ohlmann Group.
• Cross-functional leadership : Work daily with creative, media and account leads to keep the work strong and the client served.
• Health insurance category knowledge : Bring what you know about health plan marketing, member communications, open enrollment cycles and regulatory review to the clients who need it.

Qualifications:

• Agency background : 10+ years in client services at an advertising or marketing agency, including several years in a senior or director-level role.
• Health insurance experience : Direct experience working with or for a health insurance company or health plan, agency-side or client-side. This is a priority for this search.
• Strategic experience : A track record of leading strategy work directly from strategy sessions to recommendations.
• People management : Experience managing and developing account staff.
• Executive presence : Exceptional presentation skills, quick on your feet and comfortable presenting in boardrooms.

Why Join Ohlmann Group?

At Ohlmann Group, we don't just market - we move people. Our team of creative thinkers and strategic experts is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and results. We offer a collaborative culture, flexible work arrangements, and the opportunity to partner with a diverse set of clients making a real difference. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for client service and marketing impact, we invite you to join our journey.