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Edelman · 1 day ago

Sr. Director, Account Management

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$80K/yr - $120K/yr

8+ years exp

Edelman is an award-winning global agency specializing in entertainment, sports, and lifestyle marketing. The Sr. Director, Account Management will autonomously lead and manage diverse accounts focused on integrated marketing, ensuring innovative thinking and financial health of the business while developing strong client relationships.

AdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsAnalyticsBrand MarketingCMSContent MarketingCRMMarketingPublic Relations

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead a growing portfolio of diverse clients, overseeing the execution of high-profile workstreams

Partner with Group Account Director to ideate, identify, deliver and sell plus-up/net-new opportunities for sustained revenue growth

Create and maintain strong client relationships across the brand and with partner agencies - serving as a trusted brand advisor and thought leader

Work alongside leads of the specialty practices (Creator/Talent, Strategy, Branded Content, Entertainment, Sports and Experiential) to bring best-in-class thinking to every client assignment

Develop and lead innovative thinking for each client/brand while infusing UEG’s “Make Famous” spirit

Oversight and management of the account’s financials alongside the team BM/PM including pricing, staffing (planning and utilization), SOW development and client procurement process

Ongoing business development and growth within the portfolio based on key client relationships, opportunistic pitches, ideation and overall quality/health of the business

Team management including the personal development of direct reports via career pathing, goal setting and ongoing mentorship

Qualification

Account managementBrand marketingIntegrated program managementBusiness acumenFinancial performancePop culture insightsTeam managementCommunication skillsCollaborationMentorship

Required

8+ years of experience relevant to the role and industry with strong work examples and references demonstrating an exemplary account lead who can maintain positive client relationships, deliver strategic counsel, and successfully troubleshoots client and internal issues

Keen understanding of brand marketing, consumer insights and integrated program management

Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and lead with a balance of the 'art and science'

Experience with multi-faceted/integrated campaigns, and comfort leading senior client conversations and within an IAT setting is imperative

A keen understanding of financial and operational performance of multiple sizable accounts to ensure quality work, deadline and budget adherence

Ability to command a room as a dynamic speaker with strategic credibility fueled with analytical insights

Superior written and verbal communications skills along with the proven ability to consistently make sound judgments and effectively motivate and manage teams

Strong collaborator and mentor with the ability to bring out the best in agency talent and resources to produce great work for clients

Passion for pop-culture/insights and trends - and ability to build trusted relationships to grow the business

Preferred

Preferred background running a group of clients across varied industries

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Travel assistance

Wellness programing

Company

Edelman

Glassdoor3.7

Edelman, a public relations firm, offers analysis, advertising, marketing, branding, and content and strategy management services.

Founded in 1952

New York, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.edelman.com

H1B Sponsorship

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