Senior Client Account Strategist (Digital / Insurance Focus)

ABOUT US

321 is a creative marketing agency using strategic data to create the kinds of meaningful moments that connect, inspire, and engage. We thrive on collaboration, agility, and heart — and we're powered by teammates who focus on what matters, bring proactive solutions to the table, and take full ownership of their work. We believe great work starts with great people, and we're looking for one more to join the team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Client Account Strategist (Digital) - Insurance Specialist at 321, you will play a dual role as both a strategic leader and digital marketing expert with deep expertise in the insurance sector. You will own high-level client relationships and performance outcomes while leveraging specialized digital execution expertise across paid campaigns, CRM initiatives, and full-funnel customer strategies tailored to the unique dynamics of home and auto insurance marketing.

You'll act as a key driver of business success for our insurance clients—helping them achieve growth through sophisticated digital marketing strategies that navigate the complexities of insurance consumer behavior, regulatory considerations, seasonal enrollment periods, and long consideration cycles. You understand the nuances of insurance product marketing, from awareness and quote generation to policy conversion and retention.

This role is at the intersection of senior client leadership, digital marketing mastery, insurance industry expertise, and team mentorship. You'll bring deep experience in multi-channel digital strategy, campaign execution, CRM, customer journey planning specific to insurance sales cycles, and be energized by the evolving role of AI and automation in marketing innovation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Strategic Client Leadership for Insurance Accounts

• Serve as the senior lead across insurance-focused client accounts (home, auto, and related product lines), acting as their trusted partner and business advisor
• Develop and guide comprehensive digital marketing strategies that span paid media, CRM, content, and automation—with a focus on quote generation, policy sales, and customer lifetime value
• Lead high-level planning meetings, campaign reviews, and growth strategy sessions with insurance clients and internal teams
• Translate complex insurance business objectives and product portfolios into actionable digital strategies and communicate them clearly across creative, media, and development teams
• Navigate insurance industry regulations, compliance requirements, and marketing guidelines in all strategic recommendations
• Understand and optimize for insurance-specific metrics including quote-to-bind ratios, cost per policy, customer acquisition cost by product line, and lifetime value by customer segment
• Actively apply AI-driven tools and techniques to optimize campaign performance, improve personalization, and streamline workflows

Advanced Digital Strategy & Execution - Insurance Focus

• Lead digital campaign planning and audience targeting strategies across platforms including Meta, Google, LinkedIn, and YouTube with insurance-specific audience segmentation (homeowners, renters, auto insurance shoppers, bundle seekers, etc.)
• Own the development and optimization of sophisticated customer journey strategies tailored to insurance purchase behavior—from initial awareness through quote comparison, application, binding, and policy renewal
• Develop multi-touch attribution models that account for the extended consideration cycles typical in insurance purchasing decisions
• Design and execute strategies for seasonal insurance marketing opportunities (moving season, back-to-school auto insurance, weather-related home insurance awareness, open enrollment periods)
• Create targeting strategies that leverage life event triggers (home purchases, vehicle purchases, marriage, relocation, policy renewal dates)
• Define campaign KPIs, budget allocations, and messaging priorities based on insurance product goals and advanced market insights
• Oversee planning and execution of lead generation campaigns optimized for insurance quote funnels and comparison shopping behavior
• Ensure campaigns align with key performance metrics across the funnel—from awareness and quote requests to policy conversion and retention
• Create and present strategic campaign briefs, recommendations, and comprehensive post-campaign performance analysis with insurance-specific benchmarking

Insurance Industry Expertise & Market Intelligence

• Maintain deep understanding of home and auto insurance market dynamics, competitive landscape, and consumer behavior trends
• Stay current on insurance industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging marketing best practices
• Understand insurance product positioning including coverage types, policy features, pricing strategies, and competitive differentiation
• Leverage knowledge of insurance shopping behaviors including multi-carrier comparison, quote aggregators, direct-to-consumer models, and agent-assisted channels
• Apply expertise in insurance customer personas including first-time buyers, policy switchers, bundle seekers, and renewal customers
• Develop strategies that address insurance-specific objections and decision factors (price sensitivity, coverage concerns, claims reputation, customer service quality)

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor other Client Strategists and Digital Account Strategists, providing strategic insight, digital-first thinking, insurance industry knowledge, and ongoing guidance
• Partner with department leadership to improve internal digital tools, workflows, and collaboration between teams
• Lead by example in digital best practices, strategic thinking, and insurance marketing expertise
• Share insurance industry insights and best practices across the broader agency team

Advanced Funnel & CRM Strategy - Insurance Applications

• Guide development of sophisticated CRM campaigns including email journeys, automations, and advanced list segmentation via tools like High Level, HubSpot, or Salesforce tailored to insurance sales cycles
• Design nurture sequences for insurance quote abandonment, policy renewal reminders, cross-sell opportunities (home + auto bundling), and retention campaigns
• Develop re-engagement strategies for lapsed policyholders and quote non-converters
• Analyze customer behavior and engagement data to provide strategic recommendations for optimization across the insurance customer lifecycle
• Identify and define high-impact opportunities to improve quote-to-policy conversion, reduce abandonment, and increase multi-policy household penetration
• Create CRM segmentation strategies based on policy type, coverage level, claims history, renewal timing, and household characteristics
• Lead creative brief development and guide internal teams on translating advanced insurance-focused digital strategy into execution

Performance Analytics & Optimization

• Monitor, analyze, and collaborate to optimize campaign and account performance through advanced data-driven decision making with insurance-specific KPIs
• Track performance across all digital channels using platforms like Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, and ad platforms with custom insurance conversion tracking
• Build and present comprehensive monthly performance reports with clear KPIs including cost per quote, quote-to-bind rate, cost per policy, customer lifetime value, retention rate, and strategic optimization tactics
• Provide actionable insights that drive continual improvement and strategic evolution based on insurance market benchmarks
• Optimize campaigns for insurance-specific conversion events including quote starts, quote completions, application submissions, and policy bindings

Client Success & Agency Growth

• Build lasting client relationships rooted in digital marketing results, transparency, forward-thinking strategy, and deep insurance industry knowledge
• Lead onboarding for new insurance accounts and projects to ensure strategic alignment and operational clarity
• Collaborate with business development to identify growth opportunities and scope new digital initiatives within insurance and related verticals
• Own revenue planning, budget tracking, and invoicing in coordination with account and project teams
• Position 321 as a thought leader in insurance marketing innovation

WHAT YOU HAVE

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 6+ years in digital marketing strategy, client strategy, account management, or marketing consulting—preferably in an agency environment
• 3+ years of direct experience marketing insurance products, specifically home and auto insurance (personal lines focus required)
• Demonstrated success managing high-value insurance client relationships and leading complex digital marketing campaigns in the insurance sector
• Deep understanding of insurance sales funnels, quote generation processes, and policy conversion optimization
• Proven success in managing and optimizing paid media campaigns (Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) at scale with demonstrated results in insurance lead generation and policy acquisition
• Experience supervising or mentoring a team; skilled at coaching and guiding direct reports in digital marketing excellence
• Advanced expertise in full-funnel digital marketing tactics including paid digital advertising, CRM, email strategy, and content-led conversion with specific application to insurance marketing
• Experience with CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot, High Level, Salesforce) and sophisticated customer lifecycle planning for insurance sales cycles
• Understanding of insurance-specific compliance requirements and advertising regulations
• Knowledge of insurance industry metrics, benchmarks, and performance standards
• Familiarity with insurance technology platforms and quote generation systems
• Strong understanding of advanced digital KPIs (ROAS, CAC, CTR, LTV, etc.) and performance optimization with insurance-specific metrics (CPQ, quote-to-bind, cost per policy)
• Comfort with AI tools and innovation platforms to support campaign performance and workflow efficiency
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complexity and build buy-in with senior stakeholders in the insurance industry
• Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Proficiency in Google Suite, ClickUp, and marketing analytics platforms
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a deep passion for client success, peer mentorship, and digital marketing innovation

Nice to Haves

• Certification in Google Ads, Meta Blueprint, or HubSpot Academy courses
• Experience with insurance comparison platforms and aggregator marketing strategies
• Knowledge of property & casualty insurance licensing or insurance industry certifications
• Experience with other insurance product lines (life, health, commercial)
• Familiarity with insurance agency management systems and quoting platforms
• Experience marketing during Annual Enrollment Periods (AEP) or Open Enrollment Periods (OEP)
• Understanding of telematics, usage-based insurance (UBI), and insurtech innovations
• Experience with insurance-specific attribution modeling and multi-touch conversion tracking
• Knowledge of marketing automation tools, SEO, or GA4
• Experience leading digital transformation initiatives for insurance clients or agencies
• Background in regulated industries beyond insurance (healthcare, financial services, legal)

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to the SVP of Strategy or Director of Client Success.

This position directly manages and mentors Client Strategists and Digital Account Strategists.

COMPENSATION

$85,000-$95,000 per year (dependent on experience and insurance industry expertise)

321 BENEFITS

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K after one year of employment
• 2 Weeks (80 Hrs) Paid Time Off [Additional 40Hrs at 3 Years]
• 3 Sick/Mental Health Days
• 8 Hours Volunteer Time
• Additional PTO at holiday and management discretion
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Leadership training opportunities and career advancement pathways
• A collaborative, creative, and ambitious team environment

321 is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.