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Drive Social Media

Account Strategist

Drive Social Media, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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Position Overview Drive Social Media is seeking an Account Strategist to lead the development and execution of paid media campaigns across social and search platforms. This role combines strategic thinking with analytical skills to build targeted audiences, optimize performance, and identify growth opportunities. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with platforms like Google Ads and Meta Ads Manager, is comfortable interpreting marketing data, and thrives in one-on-one client interactions where they can confidently influence outcomes.

This isn’t just about campaign management, it’s about ownership. Our Account Strategists are sales-minded competitors who love winning, aren’t afraid to drive conversations with data, and know how to create relationships with charisma and confidence. You’ll need to be sharp, tech-savvy, and results-oriented, with the drive of a self-starter who doesn’t think in terms of “9 to 5.” At Drive, we celebrate ambition and results, the more value you create, the greater your reward.

Key Responsibilities

Own the full client relationship from onboarding through renewal, becoming their trusted advisor.

Lead the research, planning, execution, and optimization of paid media campaigns across social and search platforms.

Confidently guide reporting calls, planning meetings, and client conversations. You don’t just present results, you persuade and lead.

Recommend and configure product packages tailored to client goals and business growth.

Monitor performance, run split tests, and adjust strategies to drive measurable ROI.

Translate complex marketing data into clear, actionable insights that clients can rally behind.

Collaborate with product, creative, and analytics teams to deliver high-performance campaigns.

Proactively identify opportunities for upsells and expansions within your book of business.

Maintain accurate notes, deliverables, timelines, and billing across accounts.

What Success Looks Like

20–30 clients actively managed with high satisfaction and retention

Campaigns are delivered on time, with consistent performance reviews

Clients understand their marketing results and feel well-supported

Internal teams view you as a trusted, prepared partner

You lead conversations, not just facilitate them

You consistently increase the value of your book of business

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in digital marketing, client strategy, or account management

Strong knowledge of Meta Ads, Google Ads, SEO, Email Marketing, and/or content creation

Sales-minded competitor who thrives on performance, persuasion, and results

Smart, tech-savvy, and quick to master new tools and platforms.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Ability to interpret campaign analytics and make data-driven decisions

Comfortable managing multiple accounts and deadlines simultaneously

Experience in a fast-paced agency environment preferred

Growth mindset, self-awareness, and accountability are a must

Why Drive Social Media Over the past 10 years, we’ve been keeping up with the massive shifts in consumer attention to online platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Amazon, and Google and we pride ourselves on comprehending and delivering the industry’s best practices and solutions to our partners.

Come join our 200+ employees at AdWeek’s Fastest Growing Agency, Inc. 5,000’s six-time award winner. We’ve been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, AdWeek, NBC, Smart Insights, Glassdoor, NHL.com, Buzzfeed, Entrepreneur Magazine, Startup Grind, Business.com & Medium Business Journal.

To find out more about us, check out our Culture Insight Video.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO Plan that encourages flexibility, accountability, and work-life balance

Eligible for full health, dental, vision benefits within the first 90 days of employment

Drive pays 100% of premiums for STD, LTD, and Life Insurance

401k with up to a four percent match after your first full year at Drive

Our office is located at 906 Olive St, Suite 700, St Louis, MO 63101 with easy access to public transportation and nearby paid parking options.

Office Locations

Saint Louis: Office outfitted with a hidden speakeasy

Miami: Gorgeous view in the heart of Brickell

Atlanta: Midtown location

Nashville: 2 blocks from Broadway & Assembly Hall

Tampa: Gulf view in Westshore

Drive Social Media does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Marketing and Sales

Industries Advertising Services

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