Vice President of Accounts

Job overview

The Vice President of Accounts role is listed as onsite in Oakland, CA, although the posting describes a hybrid in-office model and remote work flexibility. The salary range is $120,000–$150,000 per year. Blue State partners with causes, brands, and campaigns to create change. This leader guides client relationships and cross-disciplinary teams, setting growth plans for client businesses and advancing the agency’s account management practice. The role also contributes to broader business leadership and supports fundraising, advocacy, awareness, and digital products for clients.

What you'll do

• Lead a significant portion of the business and Accounts team
• serve as a senior client contact
• oversee program and project planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and delivery
• provide strategic, technical, and creative oversight
• develop client strategies, proposals, plans, and presentations
• support new-client pursuits
• mentor staff and develop account management practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

vice president of accounts

oakland ca

blue state

client services

account management

digital strategy

client growth

nonprofit

political advocacy

brand campaigns

fundraising

$120k-$150k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Unlimited time off
• $1,000 annual professional development funds
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible and health savings accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• paid holidays
• 12-week paid parental leave
• disability insurance
• commuter benefits
• remote work flexibility.

Why this role

Leadership role spanning client strategy, account management, and agency-wide progress; supports nonprofit, political/advocacy, and brand clients.

About the employer

Blue State is hiring for this role. Industry: Marketing Consulting Services. Sector: 54.