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About the role We're looking for an Account Director to own relationships across a portfolio of clients, making sure that our clients are happy while working towards a successful commercial outcome.You'll work with clients who come to us through our inbound pipeline, companies that have already identified a need and want help building software. You'll also do some outbound prospecting, particularly as you develop expertise in specific industries or use cases where you see opportunity. Your job is to understand what clients are trying to accomplish, shape engagements that set them up for success, and ensure they get lasting value from working with us.What you'll do Lead discovery conversations with prospective clients, understanding their business goals and translating them into clear project requirementsShape proposals that outline approach, scope, timeline, and investment, balancing client needs with what's realistic to deliverDevelop outbound opportunities in verticals or niches where you see potential, building relationships before there's an active project needServe as the strategic point of contact for your clients throughout their engagement, ensuring they feel supported and informedWork closely with delivery teams to make sure projects stay aligned with what was promised and flag issues earlyIdentify opportunities to expand relationships, whether that's additional phases, new projects, or ongoing retainersBuild genuine, long-term partnerships where clients see you as a trusted advisor, not just a vendor contactThings we look for We value a mix of hard and soft skills, as well as alignment to our core values ( in all of our people. Some specific qualities for this role include:3-5 years of experience in a client-facing role at a software development agency or digital consultancy, or running your own. You know what it's like to scope, sell, and deliver client projects in this environment.A track record of building strong client relationships and growing accounts over timeComfort with commercial conversations. You're not afraid to talk about money, scope, or tradeoffs.Enough technical fluency to be credible when discussing software projects, even if you're not a developerStrong communication skills, both written and verbal. You can translate between business stakeholders and technical teams.Self-directed and organized. You thrive in a remote environment where you manage your own time.Genuine enjoyment of client work. You find it energizing, not draining, to navigate relationships and solve problems for people.Why work at Airdev? At Airdev, you'll have full ownership of your work and see the direct impact of your contributions as we pioneer the future of software development. Here's what we provide to support your success:Remote flexibility:Work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection, with flexible scheduling around team needsHealth benefits (US based employees):Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for healthcare expensesRetirement savings(US based employees):401k retirement plan with company matchingEquipment & workspace:Get a one-time stipend for your home office setup, and monthly reimbursement for co-working spacesLearning & development:Annual education stipend for courses and professional developmentFlexible PTO policy:Take the time you need to rechargePaid family leave:Generous paid leave for new parentsMilestone sabbatical:One-month paid sabbatical after four years with the companyDiversity at Airdev We aim to make software development accessible to those for whom it wasn't a viable career path before. We value diversity in all parts of our organization, and encourage people from varied backgrounds to apply to work here.#J-18808-Ljbffr