Weekday (YC W21)Group Account Director
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
**Salary range: Rs 1500000 - Rs 7000000 (ie INR 15-70 LPA)
**Min Experience: 6 years
Location: Mumbai, Delhi, NCR
JobType: full-time
The Role
You are the driving force that makes things happen. Internally, you will oversee operations, externally you will nurture client relationships, and act as the essential link connecting ideas to revenue.
What You’ll Do
1. Business Growth & Revenue
- Lead efforts to increase overall revenue and profitability
- Identify new business opportunities, pitch to potential clients, and secure deals
- Develop and maintain long-lasting partnerships with brands and founders
- Manage client retention and drive account expansion
2. Client Leadership
- Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients
- Engage directly with founders, CMOs, and marketing leaders
- Convert business objectives into clear and actionable briefs
- Ensure smooth execution and delivery of campaigns and projects
3. Agency Operations
- Establish structure in processes, timelines, and project execution
- Collaborate cross-functionally with creative, strategy, and performance teams
- Guarantee projects are completed on time, aligned with briefs, and impactful
4. Strategic Thinking
- Possess a deep understanding of customer acquisition, brand development, and growth drivers
- Contribute strategically to campaigns beyond just execution
- Balance creative vision with measurable business results
5. Leadership & Culture
- Mentor and support junior team members
- Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and high performance within teams
- Act as a cultural liaison bridging business and creative functions
What We’re Looking For
- 6 to 12 years of experience in agency, startup, or brand roles
- Strong business insight combined with client management expertise
- Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth and closing deals
- In-depth knowledge of marketing, branding, and customer acquisition strategies
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Highly organized, solution-focused, and composed under pressure
- A mindset of ownership and responsibility equivalent to that of a founder
Why This Role is Different
You won’t simply manage clients—you will help build the business. You won’t stay behind the scenes—you will be the face of the brand. You won’t just follow existing frameworks—you will play a key role in creating them.