Fractional Senior Account Director (Show Jumping)
Location:
US (Remote)
Requirements:
Required Experience & Qualifications
Minimum 6+ years of account management experience at a marketing, advertising, public relations, or social media agency
Deep, firsthand knowledge of the show jumping world — you understand the culture, the calendar, the athletes, and what makes this community tick
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously without dropping the ball
Hands-on experience with project management tools — Monday.com preferred
Comfortable making independent decisions about priority and resource allocation within defined parameters
Strong written communication skills — you can write a tight client email, a clear brief, and a sharp caption
Proficiency in Canva for graphic editing and asset resizing and content development
You are deeply organized — your inbox and your project board are never a mystery
You think like an owner, not an executor. You anticipate what the client needs before they ask
You know when to move fast and when to bring something to leadership before acting
You understand the luxury positioning required for an event of this caliber and communicate accordingly
You're a natural collaborator who can work across a small, fast-moving team without ego
You respect timelines and hold others to them without burning relationships
Description:
Fractional / Part-Time Equestrian Show Jumping Account Support
ABOUT THE ROLE
GSS, The Marketing Agency is seeking a seasoned Senior Account Director to serve as the day-to-day lead on our Highlands Sports account — a premier equestrian show jumping property encompassing the Highlands Cup (CSI5*), Silo Ridge Masters (CSI3*), and Bridlemont Concours in the Hudson Valley. This individual will also support our Sonoma Horse Park / West Palms Events account.
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Highlands Sports is a world-class equestrian show series headquartered in Amenia, New York. GSS is contracted to deliver the full marketing strategy, social media management, creative development, and onsite event coverage for three distinct event properties across the 2026 season.
Sonoma Horse Park is a world-class horse show facility 25 miles north of San Francisco in southern Sonoma County, featuring 6 A-Rated shows per year run by West Palm Events. GSS is contracted to deliver their marketing strategy, social media consulting, creative and onsite coverage for their A shows. The Fractional Account Manager would be responsible for assisting the GSS Account Directors with pre-determined weeks of horse show coverage.
For more information visit: https://www.gsstheagency.com/post/work-with-us-fractional-show-jumping-senior-account-director
To Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit the following to inspired@gsstheagency.com with the subject line: Fractional Senior Account Director:
Resume or professional profile
Brief note on your background in the equestrian industry and show jumping specifically
One relevant work sample or campaign example (agency context preferred)
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