Salt is a North American marketing agency that creates connected experiences through creative, digital, and media innovation. Our mission is to help clients, and their brands earn the world’s attention through our core philosophy of Connected Creativity - a cross-disciplinary, collaborative approach to ideation and planning that unlocks the power of different perspectives.

ROLE: Account Director TEAM: Accounts As an Account Director, you’ll lead a portfolio of integrated campaigns from strategy through execution, acting as the central driver of both client relationships and internal team performance. You’ll serve as the general manager of your business—owning delivery, growth, and team alignment across every touchpoint. From setting the vision to briefing creative, managing timelines, and owning the budget, you’ll keep the work on track and the client confident in every step.

Lead the development and execution of integrated marketing (IMC) programs, ensuring excellence from concept to delivery. Identify and pursue opportunities for organic account growth by proposing incremental programs and value‑added services. Provide strategic brand and business guidance to clients as needed, fostering long‑term partnership success.

Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing account team, ensuring clear objectives, performance feedback, and professional growth. Collaborate cross‑functionally with specialty teams (Creative, Design, Media, Studio) to deliver integrated, high‑impact work. Work with senior leadership and HR to assess team needs, support hiring, and onboard recent team members effectively.

Guide team resource planning based on project scope, ensuring balanced workloads and alignment with business needs.



Own the portfolio P&L;, partnering with finance and account teams to ensure profitability and budget discipline. Train and empower account teams in budget management to ensure scalable financial stewardship.

Identify financial gaps or underperformance risks and implement corrective action plans to drive revenue and profit growth. Monitor program performance and client KPIs, recommending optimization strategies and process improvements post‑campaign. Manage key external relationships including clients, suppliers, agencies, and contractors to ensure program excellence.

Support ongoing innovation and operational refinement to improve ways of working and overall business performance. 10+ years of experience in Account Management, Client Service, Project Management, or a related role within an agency environment. ~ Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high‑performing teams. ~ Proven track record in project management and production, with excellent organizational and executional capabilities. ~ Hybrid setup, up to 28 paid days off, winter holiday shutdowns, and dog‑friendly office vibes.

Comprehensive Coverage: Health, dental, and vision plans, plus Salt Bucks to spend on what matters to you—wellness, RRSPs, or extra time off. Legendary team trips, seasonal socials, and Salt Swag that reps your squad. Referral and new business bonuses, exclusive lifestyle perks, and personalized wellness options.

Diversity fuels our thinking. Inclusion drives our impact. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job‑related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs.

📌 Account Director - Support (Toronto)
🏢 SALT XC
📍 Toronto