Carousel30

Account Manager
Position Location: 
Alexandria, VA
Position Type: 
Full-time
Position Description: 

We are looking for a candidate who can assist our clients with their marketing campaigns and other efforts and help lead them strategically. The Account Manager will be someone who has relevant experience in digital marketing and who always stays abreast of industry developments. This role will be responsible for implementing and overseeing day-to-day activities for agency accounts to ensure we are delivering deliverables that are strategic and meet client expectations.He or she will be responsible for translating client key objectives into timelines, tasks and keeping a constant pulse on projects. In addition, Account Manager will manage the agency relationship with key clients and keep an eye on new business opportunities with existing clients to expand and enhance our relationship.

Objectives:

  • Serve as main point of contact and maintain client relationships
  • Stay current on industry best practices, and serve as the expert in the client's industry and marketing landscape
  • Prepare and present marketing plans and creative briefs
  • Lead client meetings and calls, ensure follow up and meeting notes are provided
  • Communicate with Managing Director on regular basis on account health, including profitability and client satisfaction
  • Responsible for account growth and profitability, managing time and budget for accounts and communicating with internal teams regularly on status
  • Ensure all deliverables are on-strategy, on-brand and meet client objectives before they are delivered to clients
  • Serve as mentor to junior members of the team Project Management
  • Assists with day-to-day account problem solving
  • Reviews initial and revised job-level budgets and reviews appropriate job-level tracking reports
  • Collaborates with Managing Director to prepare annual client fee budget and to ensure budgets and forecasts are updated as needed
Qualifications: 

Minimum Experience & Other Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field plus four years' experience in an advertising/direct marketing agency
  • 1+ years' supervisory experience
  • Digital/interactive campaign experience required
  • Ability to lead & work independently & within a team environment, to create & solve clients' marketing problems
  • Ability to offer proactive solutions and ensure successful progression without guidance when necessary
  • Comprehensive understanding of relationship marketing techniques and how they are utilized to deliver client objectives
  • Excellent communication skills, including but not limited to: writing long and short formats, presenting projects and listening to clients and working associates
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task effectively
  • Ability to exhibit client service approach with results-driven performance
How To Apply: 

Please send a cover letter with your salary requirements and resume to [email protected]. Please include "Accountant Manager" in the subject line. No phone calls please. Should we determine that your background and experience meets our hiring needs, we will contact you with further instructions.

Carousel30 is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support diversity in the workplace.

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