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West Cary Group · 1 day ago

Account Manager 2

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

West Cary Group is a full-service, digital marketing and technology agency based in Richmond, Virginia, which services numerous mid-sized local and Fortune 500 clients. They are seeking a dynamic Account Manager II to manage the growth and profitability of 3-5 accounts, ensuring client needs are met through strategic planning and relationship management.

AdvertisingInformation TechnologyMarketing

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Must execute strategic and tactical planning to meet client needs

Must develop a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executives

Must establish and maintain project budgets, timelines and administration to achieve profitability

Internally work in tandem with the creative team to deliver high quality, on time branding and marketing solutions

Must contribute to new business opportunities, including idea contribution, research and proposal preparation

Forecast and track client account metrics

Enhance department and organization’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Develop new opportunities to grow the client’s business through branding and marketing efforts

Awareness of marketing trends and innovations

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Advertising agency experienceMarketing fundamentalsTraditional marketing channelsOnline marketingCommunication skillsProactive attitudeThought leadershipRelationship managementFlexibilityTeam playerProject management

Required

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience

3-5 years of advertising agency experience and a solid grasp of the fundamentals of marketing and advertising

Experience in traditional marketing channels (print, television, radio, point of sale, promotions) as well as newer media like online marketing, social networking, blogs, etc

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation/pitch skills

Proactive, solutions-oriented attitude

Flexibility (e.g. the ability to handle an account where deadlines are tight and client preferences may change suddenly and with short notice)

The ability to both work independently and function as a high performing team member

An innate desire to operate at the top of your game and deliver the best creative product

Commitment to bringing consistent thought leadership in support of the client's marketing and communication needs