Marketing, Advertising and PR Jobs in Petaluma California

Location: Pleasanton, CA (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Employment Type: Base + commission role with a base starting at $70K.

About Martindale Avvo Leads: Martindale Avvo Leads, part of the Martindale Avvo Family and the largest legal marketing network, is a market-leading pay-per-lead platform connecting attorneys with vetted, engaged legal prospects nationwide. We harness the reach of brands such as , , , , and —delivering results for law firms across more than 20 legal practice areas. As part of Internet Brands, our network helps over 895,000 leads per month connect with attorneys and professional legal assistance.

Position Summary: Martindale-Avvo Leads is seeking a high-performing Senior Account Executive (SAE) to join our Acquisition Sales organization. This role is designed for experienced sales professionals who excel at consultative, ROI-driven selling in a fast-paced, competitive environment. As an SAE, you’ll be responsible for acquiring new law firm clients, positioning Martindale-Avvo’s Leads digital marketing solutions, and consistently exceeding revenue goals while modeling best-in-class sales execution. The legal industry is evolving rapidly, and attorneys are looking for trusted partners to help them compete in an increasingly digital-first market. Our Senior Account Executives are at the forefront of this transformation - helping law firms expand visibility, win new clients, and measure ROI through Martindale-Avvo Leads’ marketing and advertising solutions.

Core Responsibilities:

• Drive new business acquisition through high-volume outbound prospecting, consultative discovery, and tailored solution presentations.
• Lead with ROI and consultative value: position Martindale-Avvo Leads’s advertising digital marketing products in a way that connects to firm-specific growth goals.
• Own the full sales cycle: from prospecting and qualifying through discovery, proposal, negotiation, and closing.
• Master pipeline management: maintain disciplined activity, pipeline accuracy, and forecasting within Salesforce.
• Leverage data-driven insights: use metrics, reporting, and market trends to target opportunities and improve client outcomes.
• Negotiate with confidence: handle objections, present competitive differentiation, and close deals at or above minimum pricing thresholds.
• Act as a peer leader: model sales excellence, share best practices and mentor new hire Account Executives.
• Adapt and thrive through change: embrace new sales tools, evolving buyer behaviors, and product launches with agility and resilience.
• Accurate(+/- 5%) weekly forecasting
• Proficient in a sales methodology (BANT, MEDDPIC, etc.)

Ideal Candidate:

• Preferred 2-3+ years of B2B inside sales experience, including 2–3+ years of closing experience with a proven track record of consistently exceeding quota.
• Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to uncover business pain points, articulate ROI, and deliver compelling solution presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a short-to-medium sales cycle (2–4 weeks) while maintaining high activity levels.
• Proven success in new business acquisition — cold calling, objection handling, pipeline creation, and disciplined follow-up.
• Technical proficiency:
• Fluency in Salesforce (or equivalent CRM) - building reports, maintaining pipeline hygiene, and pulling insights for decision-making.
• Strong working knowledge of Outreach or other sales engagement tools.
• Comfort with Google Suite and other productivity platforms.
• Excellent communication skills: professional verbal presence, confident presentations and on-video demos, and polished written follow-up.
• High resilience and growth mindset - competitive, coachable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Background in digital marketing, SaaS, or SMB marketplaces preferred.
• Experience with sales or involvement in the Legal Industry also preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary plus commission with an OTE of $100–$150k
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave (where applicable)
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Accessible leadership team and transparent career growth paths
• Recognition programs, performance incentives, and professional development opportunities

About Internet Brands

Internet Brands®, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif, is a fully integrated online media and software services company focused on four high-value vertical categories: Health, Automotive, Legal, and Home/Travel. The company's properties and platforms include the WebMD, Medscape, and Henry Schein ONE networks, which are the global leaders in their markets; Nolo, Avvo, and Martindale, which form the largest consumer information provider in the legal market; and CarsDirect, Fodor's Travel, and many others which are leaders in their key vertical markets. Internet Brands' award-winning consumer websites lead their categories and serve more than 250 million monthly visitors, while a full range of web presence offerings has established deep, long-term relationships with SMB and enterprise clients. The company's powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel the company's continued growth. Internet Brands is a portfolio company of KKR and Warburg Pincus.

Internet Brands and its wholly-owned affiliates are an equal opportunity employer.

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Digilock is seeking a detail-oriented and forward-thinking Hardware Product Manager to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of access control solutions. In this position, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, deliver, and optimize products that make secure, seamless access a reality for our customers. Your work will directly impact how businesses and individuals interact with spaces safely and efficiently, combining innovation, reliability, and user-centered design.

***This role is 100% onsite in our Petaluma, CA Office ***

What you'll do

• Product Lifecycle management: Guide hardware products from concept through prototyping, testing, certification, manufacturing, launch, and adoption. Translate high-level product goals into detailed hardware specifications and requirements.
• System integration: Critically think about and plan for how hardware interacts with software, networks, and cloud systems in access control ecosystems.
• Compliance and certifications: Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant, security, safety, and building standards. (e.g. UL, CE, ISO, fire codes) Lead compliance and certification activities to ensure products meet global requirements and standards.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Design and manage rigorous testing for reliability, durability, and cybersecurity
• Data and Market driven decision making: Conduct in-depth analysis of competitive products and market trends to identify opportunities, gaps, and risks. Use field performance, sales metrics, customer feedback, and testing to guide development and inform enhancements and next-generation products.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with the engineering, design, software, sales, support, supply chain, and key business stakeholders to ensure product timelines and experiences are aligned and integrated.

What we're looking for

• 8+ years of experience in hardware product management or similar role
• Experience with compliance, certification, and testing standards (CE, FCC, IC, UL etc.).
• A track record of delivering products on time, with a focus on meeting business requirements and customer expectations.
• Experience collaborating with software teams on integrated hardware-software solutions.
• Confident using qualitative and quantitative data understand pain points and make product decisions.
• Familiarity with product management and collaboration tools like Jira and Confluence
• Experience in the smart access or storage security industries and familiarity with cloud-based solutions, APIs, and mobile applications.

About Digilock

Digilock is a leading innovator in electronic lock solutions. We're dedicated to developing and manufacturing technologically advanced access control solutions, which are simple to use and easy to manage. Our technology combines cutting-edge hardware with intuitive software to deliver secure, seamless access experiences across industries. From workplaces and healthcare facilities to education and retail environments, we partner closely with our customers and industry leaders to develop solutions that meet today's security challenges and anticipate tomorrow's needs.

Joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative environment where your contributions directly shape the future of access technology and enhance the way people interact with the spaces around them.

Benefits

We provide a competitive salary and benefits package. Highlights of our current benefits package include Medical, Dental/Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K Match up to 4%, AFLAC, Wellness Program Reimbursement, PTO, and a generous holiday schedule with pay. We provide food and snacks throughout the week in our fully stocked kitchens/breakrooms and have company outings.

Digilock is looking for a Software Product Manager to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of access control solutions. In this position, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, deliver, and optimize products that make secure, seamless access a reality for our customers. Your work will directly impact how businesses and individuals interact with spaces safely and efficiently, combining innovation, reliability, and user-centered design.

***This role is 100% onsite in our Petaluma, CA Office ***

What You'll Do:

• Roadmapping - Translate strategy into actionable plans, balancing short-term wins with long-term value. Define and maintain a strategic roadmap that aligns with business objectives and customer needs.
• Prioritization – Use research, analytics, user feedback, and testing to validate features, monitor adoption, improve usability, and determine priority to maximize impact and ensure timely delivery.
• Defining Requirements: Write clear, structured product requirements in the form of user stories with acceptance criteria.
• UX/UI Collaboration - Partner with designers to ensure the product is intuitive and user-friendly for administrators and end-users while upholding our commitment to simplified security.
• Integration and Coordination - Ensure the digital product flawlessly integrates with Digilock hardware, maintaining performance, reliability, and seamless operation across the ecosystem.
• Cross-Functional Leadership - Work closely with engineering, design, and marketing teams to coordinate effective releases.

What We're Looking For:

• 8+ years in software product management, ideally with hardware, IoT, or connected devices. Previous experience with access control systems a plus.
• Curiosity, strong design sensibility, and keen problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communications skills with a natural ability to explain complex concepts simply, tailoring the message for executives, engineers or customers.
• Aptitude for problem solving with the openness to listen and absorb different perspectives to confidently balance competing interests, manage expectations, and clearly communicate the product vision.
• Experience with agile methodologies and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Figma).

About Digilock

Digilock is a leading innovator in electronic lock solutions. We're dedicated to developing and manufacturing technologically advanced access control solutions, which are simple to use and easy to manage. Our technology combines cutting-edge hardware with intuitive software to deliver secure, seamless access experiences across industries. From workplaces and healthcare facilities to education and retail environments, we partner closely with our customers and industry leaders to develop solutions that meet today's security challenges and anticipate tomorrow's needs.

Joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative environment where your contributions directly shape the future of access technology and enhance the way people interact with the spaces around them.

Benefits

We provide a competitive salary and benefits package. Highlights of our current benefits package include Medical, Dental/Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K Match up to 4%, AFLAC, Wellness Program Reimbursement, PTO, and a generous holiday schedule with pay. We provide food and snacks throughout the week in our fully stocked kitchens/breakrooms and have company outings.

Company Description

Whissle is bridging the missing link in multi-modal AI. We are moving beyond the slow, broken "turn-based" experience of current AI solutions to pioneer Streaming Intelligence. Our platform continuously interprets meaning from live multi-modal input streams (voice, text, visual) to trigger instant, contextual actions and achieve faster task completion. This zero-wait, real-time approach creates a hands-free, hyper-personalized, and ambient interaction experience.

Role Description

As the VP of Product, Streaming Intelligence, you will be the definitive product owner and strategist for Whissle's core technology and APIs. Your mission is to define, prioritize, and drive the execution of a product roadmap that capitalizes on our Streaming Intelligence differentiator.

You will work closely with the CEO, the AI/ML, and Software Engineering teams to transform our advanced models into scalable enterprise solutions.

Product Strategy & Vision

• Own the Streaming Intelligence Vision: Define the long-term product strategy on Advanced Streaming Intelligence for speech, text, and visual input streams.
• Platform Roadmap Leadership: Develop and execute the product roadmap for the Intelligence-API and the Ambient-BOT platform components.
• Monetization & Market Expansion: Identify and prioritize the next categories of consumer and enterprise applications—from hyper-personalized search to audio-visual NPC controls—that can be enabled and monetized by our zero-wait technology.

Enterprise & Execution

• Drive Enterprise Deployment: Oversee the productization and successful deployment of the platform for major enterprise clients, directly contributing to company goals.
• Domain Adapter Strategy: Guide the development of domain adapters (e.g., HR, CX, e-commerce) to facilitate specialized enterprise use cases.
• Security & Compliance as a Feature: Ensure all products meet high standards for security, data privacy, and compliance (e.g., SOC2/HIPAA), productizing features like real-time redaction and non-storage of sensitive information transmission.

Leadership and GTM

• Guide the Part-Time PM: Work in partnership with the existing Product Manager to ensure tactical execution, including the launch of the Whissle App v1 and successful paid pilot programs.
• Market Leadership: Analyze competitor activities (e.g., turn-based systems like ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity) and use these insights to solidify Whissle's differentiated market positioning.

Qualifications

• 10+ Years of Product Leadership experience, with a proven track record of bringing highly technical B2B/Enterprise products to market.
• Deep Technical Expertise in AI/ML, particularly in the areas of speech, language processing, signal processing, or multi-modal AI.
• Exceptional Strategic Planning skills, with prior experience scaling a product which needs real-time intelligence, broad technology skills and experience.
• Strong Business Acumen in SaaS, enterprise licensing, and API revenue models.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's or PhD is a strong plus (especially given the team's academic background).
• Experience with building startups will be preferred

Compensation

We are on-boarding visionary leadership on equity basis before we raise suitable money from investors in the loop.

Overview

Whistler Partners is partnering with a premier corporate capital markets platform seeking a mid-level associate (4–6 years) to join its Public Companies / Public Offerings practice in SF. This group advises innovative technology and life sciences companies through IPOs and beyond, serving as long-term public company counsel after the bell rings.

The practice is deeply integrated with growth-stage and public company work, offering associates sustained exposure to disclosure, governance, and SEC compliance—not just deal execution.

Open to LA, Austin & NY.

Why this role?

This is an excellent seat for a capital markets lawyer who wants to work closely with high-growth tech and life sciences companies before and after they go public. Associates here are embedded with company clients, advising on '33 Act and '34 Act matters, stock exchange compliance, and corporate governance, while also supporting IPOs and other public offerings for issuers and underwriters.

The team values collaboration and hands-on client interaction. You'll work directly with management teams on complex disclosure and compliance issues, gaining durable public company expertise rather than one-off transaction reps.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise pre-IPO and public companies on SEC reporting, disclosure, and stock exchange compliance.
• Support IPOs and other capital markets transactions for issuers and underwriters.
• Counsel clients on corporate governance matters and ongoing public company obligations.
• Draft and review '33 Act and '34 Act filings and related disclosure materials.
• Assist with capital markets transactions and general corporate matters tied to public company life.
• Collaborate with deal teams supporting technology and life sciences clients through growth and scale.

Top Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in IPOs and capital markets transactions.
• Strong background advising pre-IPO and public companies on disclosure, governance, and SEC compliance.
• Prior large law firm experience required.
• Experience with startups, emerging growth companies, venture financings, M&A, or underwriter representation is a plus.
• Team-oriented, collaborative approach with strong communication skills.
• New York bar admission strongly preferred.

TL;DR

Mid-level public companies/IPO role for 4–6 year associates advising tech and life sciences companies on IPOs, SEC reporting, and life as a public company. Strong client exposure, collaborative culture, and top-of-market compensation.

About Whistler Partners

Matchmakers, Not Headhunters

Whistler Partners is a boutique matchmaking firm focused on counseling the best and the brightest attorneys over the course of their careers. We believe that the right move comes from working closely with talent to curate their long-term career paths. When it comes to career advice, what matters is not the size of the agency but the strength of your individual recruiter.

We readily admit that we are elite and only work with the best – after all, a little elitism is okay when it comes to your career. Employers love us because we are picky about whom we represent, and attorneys love us because we get them their dream jobs.

We're hiring a Founding Product Manager to help build AI-powered software transforming how logistics operators work.

This is not a feature-factory PM role.

This is a ground-floor opportunity to design and ship a product that turns messy, real-world logistics workflows into simple, trusted, intelligent software.

Who we're looking for

You're scrappy, systems-minded, and thrive in ambiguity.

• 3–5+ years shipping B2B SaaS products
• Experience building products from 0→1 (ideally for non-technical users)
• Comfortable operating in highly regulated or operationally complex industries
• Strong product instincts paired with structured thinking
• Bonus: logistics, supply chain, or fintech experience
• Early stage startup experience

You're excited by turning operational chaos into elegant, intuitive systems.

What you'll do

• Own end-to-end product execution. from customer discovery and prioritization through delivery and launch
• Map messy, real-world logistics workflows into crisp product experiences
• Work closely with engineering to ship AI features operators trust defining quality bars for accuracy, confidence, and explainability
• Build the product foundation: instrumentation, metrics, release processes, and scalable systems
• Visit customers to deeply understand workflows and pain points
• Partner with GTM to drive adoption, retention, and expansion

This is a true founding PM role. You'll shape not just features, but the product philosophy and operating system of the company.

Comp

$150K–$200K

0.3–0.8% equity

If you want to build at the intersection of AI and global trade and be the product leader from day one please send in your resume asap

Company Description

Savor is a venture-backed startup pursuing transformational technology to produce highquality, healthy and affordable fats without negative climate impact or cruelty to animals. Our deeply technical company is taking an absolute swing for the fences in the climate fight and are looking for someone who shares our passion for the mission.

Role Description

We are seeking a senior level Product Manager to help drive Savor's product development, primarily based in San Jose, CA. In this role, you will join our world-class technical team to develop the new class of products we're bringing to market and have the opportunity to be part of creating and growing our values-first, mission-driven company.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of Savor's product portfolio by defining new product needs statements, specifications, and ensuring change management for existing products
• Consolidate and analyze customer feedback to identify key product development opportunities and technology gaps
• Support the development and execution of Savor's product roadmap by translating customer insights into actionable internal development initiatives, balancing technology and business needs
• Develop compelling external-facing technical materials that effectively communicate Savor's product performance advantages to partners
• Facilitate cross-team coordination on development activities in product stage gate process

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience within a hard tech company, preferably in a product management role. Background in specialty chemicals is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of the product development lifecycle, including the challenges and opportunities associated with scaling from R&D to commercial production.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Data-driven and structured approach to problem solving

If there are items under the "Qualification/Skills" section that you are working towards or would like to pursue, we still encourage you to apply. Our promise is that a real person will review your application!

Working Conditions

• Office environment

Logistics

We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Our current HQ is located in San Jose, CA. This is a hybrid position, requiring 2-3 days per week in office, so you will need to be able to commute to our office or be willing to relocate. Occasional travel (approximately 10-20% annually) may be required for customer meetings, partner site visits, or industry conferences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - we do not discriminate in hiring, promotions, or any other way on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Contact with your resume/CV if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity.

Lawrence Harvey has been engaged by a technology company developing AI-driven software for large-scale industrial construction projects in a position that is critical to commercializing a portfolio of intelligent workflow tools embedded directly into real-world operations.

They are looking for a Product Manager who will own the end-to-end lifecycle of multiple AI agents, from discovery and rapid prototyping through pilot validation and scaled deployment. This individual will work closely with engineering and field stakeholders to map real workflows, define product direction, and merge a portfolio of agents into a cohesive commercial offering.

The successful candidate will be joining a highly technical, fast-paced, and collaborative team operating in a hands-on discovery environment and will play a key role in shaping how AI is applied to complex construction programs.

This is an opportunity to join a technology-driven organization in a role that offers true ownership, measurable impact, and direct exposure to executive leadership while building products that improve how large industrial projects are planned and executed.

The Ideal Candidate has:

• 4+ years of Product Management experience delivering B2B software from discovery through launch and iteration

• Experience building workflow-driven software tools, ideally within construction, EPC, infrastructure, or industrial environments

• Strong ability to translate operational processes into clear product artifacts, roadmaps, and measurable success metrics

• Exposure to AI, automation, enterprise integrations, or systems-of-record environments is a plus

If this aligns well with your experience, please feel free to APPLY NOW

New York, NY, Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA or Los Angeles, CA

Summary

The Director of Communications partners closely with the Firm's leadership and marketing/business development teams to shape and execute a dynamic, firmwide communications strategy spanning media and public relations, internal and external communications, content marketing, and social media. This leader works hand-in-hand with business and practice leadership to advance the firm's vision, spotlight its strengths and successes, and elevate its reputation as an industry thought leader. With a sharp focus on client service and satisfaction, the Director ensures excellence across every touchpoint while upholding the highest editorial quality and brand standards.

• Develop and execute comprehensive PR and communications strategies that elevate the firm, its practices, and attorneys across key markets and audiences.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Leadership Team and senior management on communications strategy, reputational risk, and crisis response.
• Lead proactive media relations efforts, cultivating strong relationships with top-tier and industry outlets to increase visibility and share of voice.
• Identify and drive strategic PR opportunities aligned with the firm's core practices and industry strengths.
• Oversee the creation of high-impact communications materials, including press releases, messaging documents, Q&As, biographies, and briefing materials.
• Ensure consistent positioning, messaging, and brand standards across all external and internal communications channels.
• Direct digital communications and content marketing strategies, leveraging social media, web, email, and marketing technologies to enhance brand awareness and engagement.
• Lead the firm's internal communications strategy, partnering with leadership to clearly and effectively communicate the firm's vision, strategic priorities, performance, and key initiatives—driving alignment and engagement across offices and functions.
• Partner with firm leadership and cross-functional teams to promote thought leadership initiatives and elevate key spokespeople in the marketplace.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on media coverage, industry trends, and competitive positioning to inform strategy and demonstrate impact.
• Manage the communications budget and team operations to deliver exceptional service and measurable results.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior-level experience in public relations or corporate communications, preferably within a large, international law firm or similarly complex organization.
• Deep expertise in corporate communications, public relations, finance and transactional PR, investor relations, crisis/incident management, and social media strategy.
• Proven ability to develop, own, and lead a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Demonstrated success operating persuasively and effectively within a collaborative, consensus-driven culture.
• Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to inspire high performance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with sharp editorial judgment and attention to detail.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Credible, proactive relationship builder who quickly earns the trust of senior leadership and thrives in a dynamic, high-performing culture.

Benefits

• Firm offers a comprehensive benefits package starting on your first day.
• A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options and backup child and elder care.
• Global wellness program, including free access to Talkspace and Calm apps.
• Annual community service day to make an impact on your community and a birthday holiday just for fun.
• Education reimbursement annually.
• Dedicated Talent Development team.
• Competitive annual profit-sharing contribution.

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, overtime as applicable, health/welfare benefits, retirement contributions, paid holidays, and PTO. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: local market data and ranges; an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience; and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.

New York, San Francisco salary range: $244,000.00- $340,000.00, plus bonus

Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. salary range: $232,000.00-$323,000.00, plus bonus

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Code Red is Partnered with a fast-growing startup. They are a software company in the healthtech space. Series D round of funding, located in San Francisco, New York City, + Seattle.

What you'll do:

• Product Security Engineering and Software Security Engineering work, Bug Bounty, Vulnerability Management, and core ProdSec/AppSec management work.
• Will be taking over a small security team and growing it.
• Work with Product and Engineering teams to push out products.
• Collaborate with engineering, mitigate security risks, and support shipping quickly.
• Support threat modeling, shifting left, building tooling, and automating processes.
• Review code designs and pull requests, SSDLC, not a generalist/SecOps role.

Does this sound like you?

• 8+ years' exp. working on Application or Product Security Engineering teams.
• True Leadership experience, a small team is fine, but needs to have true management experience, able to influence and build a team + Engineering.
• Proven track record of starting and scaling a successful Product Security program.
• Excited about integrating security into product delivery without slowing things down.
• Passion for security and technology, bonus points for SWE background.

[leveling Engineering Manager or Sr. Engineering Manager, up to $350K base salary + equity]

*Direct-Hire/Permanent - must be located in San Francisco, New York City, or Seattle*

Cannot wait to hear more about this position?

Click apply below or reach out to Erin Barry () today, and they will share more information and details about the role.

Code Red Partners are extremely committed to working with equal opportunity employers helping build a diverse and inclusive workforce within Cyber Security. We put the people we work with at the heart of everything we do and dedicate all we do to playing a part in developing an industry that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Come join us at Sköna

We’re a small (but mighty) global creative agency with roots in Stockholm and a heart in San Francisco - think Scandinavian minimalism meets West Coast quirkiness. We help B2B and tech companies transform into brave brands through strategy, design, campaigns, events, and digital experiences.

We’re a tight-knit team that believes great work comes from collaboration, curiosity, and a healthy dose of “fika” (look it up). We value a strong culture, a well-stocked snack cabinet, creative thinking, and work-life balance. Pups are welcome in the office every day, and on Thursdays, we have team lunch and hold a weekly creative inspo session. Every year, we all get together for a global retreat - we are 2 offices but one company.

Role Overview

At Sköna, Account Directors are strategic leaders, commercial stewards, and culture carriers. This role sits at the intersection of client partnership, creative excellence, and business growth.

We’re looking for an Account Director who thrives in the fast-paced world of creative agencies. You’ve been in the game long enough to keep your cool - tight deadlines, shifting priorities, and big personalities don’t shake you. Instead, you turn chaos into clarity and make those around you better.

Clients trust your strategic insight. Your team values your leadership. And when you speak, people listen.

You don’t just manage accounts, you grow them. You don’t just deliver projects, you elevate them.

Responsibilities

Client Leadership

• Serve as the senior strategic partner and primary point of accountability across assigned accounts
• Develop deep understanding of clients’ business models, audiences, competitive landscape, and growth objectives
• Translate business goals into clear marketing and creative strategies
• Confidently lead executive-level conversations, presentations, and workshops
• Provide proactive recommendations rooted in insight and industry best practices
• Anticipate challenges before they arise and guide clients through complex decisions
• Own client satisfaction and long-term relationship health

Project Management & Delivery

• Ultimately accountable for on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery
• Ensure profitability across accounts through disciplined scope management and proactive financial oversight
• Oversee multiple concurrent initiatives across brand, digital, and campaign work
• Ensure creative output aligns with client strategy, brand guidelines, and KPIs
• Act as the bridge between client, strategy, creative, and production teams
• Support teams in setting clear objectives, timelines, and deliverables
• Identify and resolve scope creep early and constructively
• Lead contract negotiations and SOW development

Growth & Business Development

• Identify organic growth opportunities within existing accounts
• Proactively bring forward ideas and creative opportunities
• Contribute to new business through proposal development, pitch presentations, and relationship building
• Build strong industry relationships that expand Sköna’s network and visibility

Team Leadership & Operations

• Lead, mentor, and develop account team members
• Set a high bar for professionalism, accountability, and collaboration
• Drive process improvements that increase efficiency without sacrificing creativity
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and healthy team dynamics
• Model calm, confident leadership under pressure

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of experience in marketing, branding, or creative agencies
• Minimum 7 years in account management / client services roles
• 3+ years leading and mentoring teams
• Proven experience managing large, multi-disciplinary accounts
• Strong financial acumen with experience owning budgets
• Demonstrated success driving organic account growth
• Strategic thinker with excellent storytelling skills and executive-level presentation ability
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with exceptional project management skills
• Strong negotiation and scope management capabilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial agency environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)

6 Signs That You Are the Right Candidate

• You are a creative problem solver–you have an entrepreneurial spirit, and you act proactively.
• You have a doggedly curious spirit.
• You are fun to work with–and you have great people skills.
• You love design and using creativity as a tool to help elevate brands and drive business growth.
• You like working in a small environment with a flat organization where everyone’s opinion is respected. In other words, the idea of Team Skona always coming first appeals to you!
• You embrace discomfort – you think outside the box and are open to new ideas, types of work, and ways of doing things.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• 401(k) plan matching
• Competitive vacation policy
• Paid federal company holidays + winter holiday closure
• Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs
• Commuter benefits
• Weekly team lunch and snacks provided
• Learning & development budget

Sköna is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyles like braids, locs, and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic or combination of those characteristics.