Account Director Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of an Account Director:

  • MA in business administration, sales, marketing or similar relevant field
  • x years of experience as an Account Director or similar role
  • x years of experience in market research
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Outstanding knowledge of MS Office
  • Team player
  • Good time-management skills
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Enthusiastic and passionate
  • Good knowledge of CRM software
  • Knowledge in Salesforce is a plus
  • Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
  • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Account Director skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Account Director roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.