Account Manager

About the role

The Account Manager role is primarily responsible for the execution of all marketing and creative for assigned accounts. They are the client’s day-to-day contact and brand steward within the agency, and should drive and carry out the execution of projects flawlessly across the client’s business. They support the senior members of the account team and effectively manage up to ensure open communication on the status of projects.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to lead projects independently; but works effectively to manage upwards and across the team
• Understands role and function of other agency disciplines and when those staff members should be brought in to interface with the client
• Sets and communicates clear expectations with the team for each project
• Maintains a positive relationship between agency and client
• Understand clients’ business and strategic direction
• Assists with the development of marketing and communications planning
• Follows up on all work in progress to ensure timelines and budgets are met
• Manages creative development, production, media planning/execution, network clearance, legal approvals, client approvals, etc. on assigned projects
• Keeps immediate supervisor informed to status and progress of all projects.
• Monitor all budget, billing and production activity assigned and communicate status of each project to appropriate agency and client personnel
• Helps mentor Assistant Account Executives
• Successfully maintains the core functions of the account: weekly status reports, contact reports within