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Account Director

Nectar CommunicationsSan Francisco, California, .US
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Nectar Communications shapes and elevates voices and stories that matter to the world. Our powerful combination of fearlessness, creativity and drive built on decades of strategic communications experience delivers big for clients no matter where they are in their company journey.

Join Nectar

Nectar is looking for a strategic, driven, and experienced Account Director to join our team. This is an opportunity to be part of a nimble, high-impact communications group that’s helping some of the most disruptive tech companies tell their stories.

We partner with companies of all sizes—from early-stage startups to Fortune 10 leaders—helping them turn big ambitions into clear, relevant, and impactful stories. Our strength is uncovering what matters and making it resonate, not just with press and influencers, but with customers, partners, and the broader market. We’ve built a reputation for being scrappy and resourceful, consistently delivering outsized impact while staying nimble and scalable. Companies trust us for our deep relationships, technological expertise, and ability to help them navigate what’s next. As AI reshapes the landscape, we’re building the next generation of agency—one that’s ahead of the curve and designed for what’s coming.

If you’re energized by innovation, passionate about shaping narratives, and ready to thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment where talent matters more than titles, we’d love to have you on board.

About You

You bring energy, attention to detail, and the confidence that comes from real experience. You know how to balance urgency with capacity, and you’re skilled at finding solutions that move things forward without losing sight of people. Your strategic instincts are matched by your leadership, and you’re just as comfortable building trust with teammates and clients as you are with reporters and industry leaders. As an Account Director at Nectar, you’ll guide accounts, shape innovative strategies, and help grow new business. More than that, you’ll play a key role in shaping the agency’s next chapter alongside colleagues who believe in our mission—and in you.

What You Do

As an Account Director, you’ll lead high-level strategy across 3–5 tech-focused client teams and play a key role on Nectar’s leadership team. Your work will span :

Senior Client Counsel & Communications — Serve as a trusted partner to senior-level clients, offering proactive and responsive counsel, and leading high-stakes presentations and deliverables.

Strategic Account Management — Own accounts end-to-end, managing operations, budgets, staffing, and driving media strategy across earned and paid programs.

Industry & Category Expertise — Bring fluency in technology PR, guiding internal teams and clients while staying sharp on industry trends, competitors, and business goals.

Future-first Approach — Infuse a forward-looking perspective, integrating AI and emerging technologies into tried-and-true PR tactics to create smarter, faster, and more impactful results.

Agency Growth — Play an active role in new business, from lead generation and research to creative ideation, pitch decks, and presentations.

People Leadership — Mentor and coach team members with empathy, feedback, and humor, building a culture of growth and collaboration.

What You Offer

Experience & Expertise

  • 8+ years in tech or corporate PR, ideally with agency experience
  • Industry fluency with a proven track record across tech brands of all sizes
  • Proficiency in leveraging AI and emerging technologies for clients and teams

Communication & Strategy

  • Excellent written and verbal communication across all audiences
  • Strong deck-building skills paired with an engaging presentation style
  • Confidence in managing senior client relationships and providing in-the-moment counsel

    • Leadership & Collaboration

  • Experienced and collaborative people manager, committed to developing talent
  • Curiosity and passion for learning, as well as teaching
  • Ability to mentor with empathy, warmth, and clarity

    • Organization & Operations

  • Extremely detail-oriented and able to thrive in fast-paced environments
  • Solid account management skills—from budget and hours tracking to contracts and billing

    • Why Nectar

    A competitive compensation package, including :

  • Annual salary range of $120,000 - $149,000 (depending on experience)
  • 401k with match
  • Generous employer contributions toward insurance premiums
  • Paid mental health and fertility benefits
  • Unlimited vacation
  • Paid sabbatical after every 4 years of continuous employment
  • 11 paid holidays plus a paid end-of-year office closure
  • Paid short-term disability and parental leave benefits

    • Cell phone reimbursement

    What We Stand For

    Nectar Communications is committed to building a workplace rooted in equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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