Group Account Director, adidas

Company: Archrival
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Archrival is seeking a visionary Group Account Director, adidas to shape the future of our client partnerships, drive innovative brand experiences, and lead teams toward excellence. As a senior leader within the agency, you’ll oversee the adidas account at a strategic level, guiding both the client and internal teams to deliver bold, culture-shaping work that moves the needle for the brand and for Archrival. YOUR IMPACT IN THE ROLE: Serve as the senior strategic partner to our adidas clients, setting the direction for brand and business growth across all adidas initiatives. Translate adidas objectives into actionable strategies that align with Archrival’s creative and cultural expertise. Partner with executive leadership to shape account strategy, innovation, and resourcing priorities. Identify and pursue new opportunities within the adidas relationships and adjacent categories. Oversee the adidas account portfolios, ensuring profitability, retention, and expansion. Push creative thinking and cultural relevance, inspiring clients to take calculated risks that lead to standout work. Challenge briefs and strategies to ensure every output ladders up to brand and agency goals. Elevate strategic planning through insights, market foresight, and trend analysis that drive results. Ensure financial health across accounts, tracking budgets, forecasts, and profitability while maximizing impact. Set clear performance metrics, evaluate success, and report outcomes to leadership and clients. Lead and mentor a team of Account Directors and Managers to deliver high-performing work and exceptional client service Build a culture of accountability, growth, and optimism across the adidas account. Stay informed on industry trends and evolving consumer behaviors to drive strategic, forward-thinking recommendations. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: 10 years of experience in account, brand, or client leadership roles within advertising, brand, or creative agencies. Demonstrated success overseeing multiple accounts or complex programs with multimillion dollar budgets. Exceptional communicator with a commanding executive presence and proven ability to influence senior stakeholders. A trusted team member, known for building client confidence. Strategic thinker who is able to see both the big picture and the tactical path to get there. Financial fluency with experience in forecasting, negotiation, and driving profitable growth. Deep understanding of consumer culture, youth marketing, and brand experience preferred. Willingness to travel and engage in client meetings, presentations, and events as needed. YOU AT ARCHRIVAL Understanding of youth culture and passion for continuous learning Desire to go against the grain and take on challenges that may have never been done before Team first, remain humble and never leave another Archrivaler hanging Driven to excellence, committed to grinding out great work mixed with a playful point-of-view Contribute to a community of belonging, our collective differences to make Archrival f’n awesome WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW This role is based in Portland, OR and does require at least 3 in-office days per week. The expected salary range for this position is $120,000-$150,000. Final compensation will be based on experience, skill set, and other job-related factors, and will be discussed during the interview process. DIVERSE REPRESENTATION IN YOUTH CULTURE Archrival stands to positively affect the diversity, equity and inclusion of youth culture creatively. We are committed to fostering a place of belonging for underrepresented and marginalized communities. We are intentional of creating equal employment opportunities to all applicants and teammates in regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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