Account Manager

Role & Responsibilities

Within the WPP Unite structure Barrows is looking to bring on a dynamic and results-oriented Account Manager to join our team, focusing on commerce for Unilever across one of their key customers, Target. This role is pivotal in driving integrated marketing strategies that leverage commerce insights to enhance brand presence and performance in the digital and physical retail landscapes within Target.

• Drive the creation and implementation of retail experiences (both physical and digital) at Target.
• Manage creative projects and serve as the key liaison between clients and strategy and design teams.
• Clearly define project scopes, manage timelines, and ensure ongoing communication among all parties.
• Actively anticipate both internal and client needs to ensure accurate and timely delivery of projects.
• Passion for health and wellness brands and the environment in which they operate to contribute to briefs and deliver great work.
• Develop the skill to convert research information into shopper marketing ideas that are right for your brands.
• Champion outstanding collaboration between departments to get to better work.
• Participate in strategic and tactical planning sessions with a mind to innovation.
• Responsible for the highest quality of creative briefs.
• Proactively problem solve with oversight from manager and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Collaborate well with internal agency teams and external agency partners to drive integrated programs.
• Show strong attention to detail and organization, demonstrated through actions such as effectively proofing own and others' work to ensure accuracy.
• Actively and effectively manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables of multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a marketing agency, retailer, or digital company.
• In-depth understanding of the Target landscape and ecosystem.
• Shopper/retail experience for CPG or health and wellness brands preferred.
• Digital experience preferred.
• Experience with brand and trade activations.
• Strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with hunger for growth.
• Excited about working in a startup environment.
• All-hands-on-deck mentality.
• Comfortable working with clients; strong interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and decisive; driven and logical thinker.
• Lead by example and perform well under pressure.
• Computer literate, administratively strong, attention to detail, accountable.
• Proven track record of building revenue in a retail marketing environment.
• Ability to work in the office 3 days a week.

Pay & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000. **Exact compensation will be determined based on individual experience.** Benefits include: Unlimited PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision (with an option for free medical care!), 401K with a % match, various maternity/paternity leave options, fully funded disability and life insurance options, Headspace subscription, Wellness Stipend, and more....